Bidfood highights trends set to shape menus in 2027

Bidfood highights trends set to shape menus in 2027

Date: October 5, 2026Leave a comment

Bidfood has highlighted the food and drink trends it believes will shape the out-of-home market in 2027. The overall message is that consumers a growing appetite for food that sparks […]

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World of Sweets relaunches Candy Realms range

World of Sweets relaunches Candy Realms range

Date: October 4, 2026Leave a comment

World of Sweets has relaunched its Candy Realms sugar confectionery range with a refreshed pack design, new varieties and a clear value proposition. Available through World of Sweets and Hancocks, […]

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Castell Howell announces partnership with Football Association of Wales

Castell Howell announces partnership with Football Association of Wales

Date: October 4, 2026Leave a comment

Castell Howell has announced a new three-year partnership with the Football Association of Wales (FAW), becoming the organisation’s Official Food Wholesale Partner. As specialists in foodservice, supplying schools, hospitals and […]

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Sysco launches Keystone Laundry range for hospitality operators

Sysco launches Keystone Laundry range for hospitality operators

Date: October 4, 2026Leave a comment

Sysco has launched Keystone Laundry, a new professional-grade range designed to make on-site laundry simpler, more consistent and more cost-effective for hospitality operators. Created for the realities of busy kitchens, […]

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Country Range Group Business Development Day attracts 35 suppliers

Country Range Group Business Development Day attracts 35 suppliers

Date: October 4, 2026Leave a comment

Country Range Group’s latest Business Development Days brought together more than 35 suppliers and the organisation’s 21 wholesaler members. Across the two days, the event welcomed nearly 140 member and […]

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Carol Welch steps down as CEO of AF Blakemore

Carol Welch steps down as CEO of AF Blakemore

Date: October 2, 2026Leave a comment

Carol Welch (pictured) has stepped down as CEO of AF Blakemore. No reason has been given for her departure. A statement for the wholesaler and retailer said: “We can confirm […]

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Kitwave acquires First Choice Foodservice

Kitwave acquires First Choice Foodservice

Date: October 2, 2026Leave a comment

Kitwave Wholesale Group has acquired First Choice Foodservice. The business dates back to the 1960s when it was founded by Eddie Ainger, Arthur Taylor and Graham Ainger and sold household […]

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Juul Labs launches new JUUL2 Starter Kit with upgraded device

Juul Labs launches new JUUL2 Starter Kit with upgraded device

Date: October 1, 2026Leave a comment

Juul Labs UK has introduced a new JUUL2 Starter Kit, with an upgraded USB-C device, longer battery life, reduced packaging, and four flavoured pods. The new JUUL2 Starter Kit, which […]

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Sysco GB launches One Planet One Table product sustainability information service

Sysco GB launches One Planet One Table product sustainability information service

Date: September 30, 2026Leave a comment

Sysco GB has launched ‘One Planet One Table’, a new service designed to help foodservice operators make menu decisions supported by third-party sustainability certifications. Developed in partnership with Quantis, a […]

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Caterforce adds premium breads and cakes to Chefs’ Selections Premium Collection

Caterforce adds premium breads and cakes to Chefs’ Selections Premium Collection

Date: September 29, 2026Leave a comment

Caterforce is expanding its Chefs’ Selections Premium Collection with a new range of cakes and premium breads. Available now are four new cakes: • Spiced Pear & Caramel Cheesecake • […]

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James Hall & Co Beat the Trails to raise over £17,000 for Marie Curie

James Hall & Co Beat the Trails to raise over £17,000 for Marie Curie

Date: September 29, 2026Leave a comment

Members of Team SPAR who Beat the Trails for Marie Curie along Hadrian’s Wall have raised £17,410 for Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end-of-life care charity. More than 60 people […]

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David Cooke pledges to refocus Unitas on unlocking greater value for all

David Cooke pledges to refocus Unitas on unlocking greater value for all

Date: September 29, 2026Leave a comment

Unitas COO David Cooke, who replaces John Kinney as CEO on 1 January, has pledged to refocus the group on areas where it an unlock greater value for all. Using […]

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