Unitas Wholesale reduces membership fees

Date: September 21, 2021Leave a comment

As part of its strategy to adopt a more member-centric approach, Unitas Wholesale is reducing its membership fees, which will take effect for the trading year 2021/22. John Kinney, managing […]

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Hyperama rebrands delivered foodservice arm as Tiger Foodservice

Date: September 20, 2021Leave a comment

Nottingham-based C&C/wholesaler Hyperama has rebranded its delivered foodservice business as Tiger Foodservice. A Caterforce member, Tiger Foodservice supplies the hospitality, leisure and contract catering sectors and specialises in both food […]

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New range of Golden Wonder £1 price-marked packs launched

Date: September 17, 2021Leave a comment

Tayto has announced the launch of a new range of Golden Wonder £1 PMP sharing crisps. The three flavours – Mature Cheddar & Spring Onion, Chargrilled Steak and Crispy Smoked […]

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Jobs created as new Surplus Group vows to fight food waste

Date: September 16, 2021Leave a comment

A new group of companies has been formed to tackle food waste, creating 10 jobs at its South Yorkshire headquarters. Surplus Group is made up of Approved Food, the UK’s […]

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Tropical drink Rio sees sales jump in Boost partnership

Date: September 16, 2021Leave a comment

Six months on from Boost taking on full responsibility for sales, marketing and distribution of the Rio brand, the tropical drink has seen significant sales growth. Supported with an extensive […]

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BrewDog introduces session-strength Planet Pale

Date: September 15, 2021Leave a comment

Carbon negative brewer BrewDog has introduced BrewDog Planet Pale. Available in single 440ml cans (rsp £2.25) and 4 x 330ml cans (rsp £5), the 4.3% abv beer delivers “session-strength fresh […]

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Takis snack brand launched in UK backed by £1m campaign

Date: September 15, 2021Leave a comment

Takis, the Mexican rolled tortilla brand, is being launched in the UK, supported with a £1 million above-the-line marketing campaign. The Grupo Bimbo owned brand has a global retail market […]

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GroceryAid Barcode Festival raises over £750,000

Date: September 12, 2021Leave a comment

GroceryAid’s industry summer party, Barcode Festival, returned this year with a sell-out event that raised more than £750,000 for the charity. With over 3,800 tickets sold and a record 75 […]

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SWA unveils independent judging panel for Achievers awards

Date: September 9, 2021Leave a comment

With judging of the Scottish Wholesale Association’s Achievers awards now under way, the organisation has unveiled its independent judging panel. In a change of strategy from previous years, the independent […]

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CJ Lang appoints Robbie Moore as head of trading

Date: September 9, 2021Leave a comment

CJ Lang & Son has recruited Robbie Moore as head of trading. His appointment follows the decision by the current trading director Richard Collins to leave the business on 1 […]

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Booker rolls out food redistribution scheme to branches nationwide

Date: September 8, 2021Leave a comment

Booker has joined forces with the charity FareShare and free sharing app OLIO to redistribute its surplus food to vulnerable people across the UK. Following a successful trial period with FareShare […]

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JJ Foodservice rewards staff for going the extra mile

Date: September 7, 2021Leave a comment

JJ Foodservice has launched ‘Thank You Awards’ to give staff who go the extra mile for colleagues and customers £250 worth of shopping vouchers.   “Getting recognition from your colleagues […]

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