Kellanova backs Cheez-It with convenience-exclusive competition

Kellanova backs Cheez-It with convenience-exclusive competition

Date: March 20, 2025Leave a comment

Kellanova is backing Cheez-It, the US brand that burst onto the UK snacks scene last year, with a competition exclusively for independent retailers. A £10,000 cash prize is up for […]

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Imperial Brands launches new blu bar kit and pod flavours

Imperial Brands launches new blu bar kit and pod flavours

Date: March 20, 2025Leave a comment

Imperial Brands has launched a range of new flavours for its rechargeable blu bar kit vape line. The additions are three new kit flavours – each comprising a rechargeable blu […]

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Bestway and Socio Local to help retailers with digital marketing

Bestway and Socio Local to help retailers with digital marketing

Date: March 19, 2025Leave a comment

Bestway Retail has launched a pilot scheme across 300 retailers in collaboration with Socio Local – a digital marketing platform for multi-location brands. Socio Local is a platform that simplifies […]

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Harlech Foodservice hits £1.5m in sales at Expo 25

Harlech Foodservice hits £1.5m in sales at Expo 25

Date: March 19, 2025Leave a comment

Harlech Foodservice recently staged its biggest ever trade fair, with 137 stands and a record £1.5 million in sales. The wholesaler’s two-day Expo 25 was held at Venue Cymru in […]

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Country Range introduces Sticky BBQ Sauce

Country Range introduces Sticky BBQ Sauce

Date: March 19, 2025Leave a comment

Country Range has introduced Sticky BBQ Sauce, designed for caterers looking to add bold, smoky flavours to their menus. It comes in 2.27-litre tubs. Rachel Porter, Country Range Group’s marketing […]

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Hancocks appoints Nick Edwards as Manchester store manager

Hancocks appoints Nick Edwards as Manchester store manager

Date: March 18, 2025Leave a comment

Hancocks has announced the appointment of Nick Edwards as manager of its Manchester store. Edwards (pictured) joined the business from Tesco where he worked as a store manager across Manchester, […]

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Freemans Event Partners appoints Matt Luscombe as CEO

Freemans Event Partners appoints Matt Luscombe as CEO

Date: March 17, 2025Leave a comment

Freemans Event Partners has appointed Matt Luscombe as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Stephen Freeman, who moves to the new role of executive chairman. Freeman will remain closely […]

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Boost Drinks unveils new limited-edition Energy and Sport flavours

Boost Drinks unveils new limited-edition Energy and Sport flavours

Date: March 17, 2025Leave a comment

Boost Drinks has introduced two new limited-edition lines: Blue Raspberry Energy and Cloudy Lemonade Sport. Blue Raspberry Energy is available in a 75p price-marked 250ml can, while Cloudy Lemonade Sport […]

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Swizzels introduces limited-edition Squashies Drumchick

Swizzels introduces limited-edition Squashies Drumchick

Date: March 10, 2025Leave a comment

Swizzels has introduced limited-edition Squashies Drumchick ready for Easter. The orange and pineapple flavoured Squashies Drumchick features bright packaging and a chick-shaped design, and is inspired by the success of […]

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United Wholesale Scotland promotes Naeem Khaliq to licensed director

United Wholesale Scotland promotes Naeem Khaliq to licensed director

Date: March 9, 2025Leave a comment

United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has promoted Naeem Khaliq to licensed director. Formerly symbol group controller, Khaliq (pictured) has been with UWS for 27 years. Commenting on his appointment, he said: […]

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Unitas announces Connect Awards for members and suppliers

Unitas announces Connect Awards for members and suppliers

Date: March 6, 2025Leave a comment

More than 650 wholesalers and suppliers attended the Unitas Connect Awards, the group’s annual celebration of the outstanding people, products, initiatives and achievements of the past year. Hosted by TV […]

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Lomond becomes first wholesaler in Scotland to get B Corp status

Lomond becomes first wholesaler in Scotland to get B Corp status

Date: March 6, 2025Leave a comment

Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co – along with its Cake division – has attained B Corp status. The certification recognises Lomond’s commitment to balancing purpose and profit, ensuring […]

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