Florette launches foodservice range
Agrial Fresh Produce has introduced Florette Foodservice to launch its Florette salad brand into the foodservice arena. Gwyn Jones, head of commercial at Florette Foodservice, says: “We’ve been working successfully […]
CJ Lang boosts pre-tax profits by over 10%
SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son increased pre-tax profits by 10.3% to £3.7 million and net turnover by 4.2% to £221.3 million in the year ending 30 […]
Parfetts appoints Peter Jones as general manager at Sheffield depot
Parfetts has appointed Peter Jones as the new general manager of its Sheffield depot. He was previously a supply chain manager at the company’s head office in Stockport. Jones (pictured) […]
Confex conference sees record attendance
A record 96 delegates attended the Confex conference this year in Lanzarote. Over 630 one-to-one meetings were held between members and suppliers, and attendees were also given an insight into […]
Hopwells and Windsor joint exhibition attracts over 500 visitors
Following its acquisition of Windsor Foodservice earlier this year, Hopwells joined forces with its new partner to put on a joint exhibition in Sheffield on 10 October. More than 70 exhibitors […]
Sysco GB to offer sustainability training to all 8,000 employees
Sysco GB has embarked on a plan to offer comprehensive training on sustainability to all 8,000 employees across its British businesses. The wholesaler has joined forces with specialist sustainability consultancy, […]
Halos and Crunchies join Country Range potato portfolio
Country Range has added Potato Halos and Potato Crunchies to its own-brand potato portfolio. Country Range Potato Halos comprise crispy coated rings filled with potato and onion, while Country Range Potato […]
SWA highlights net-zero challenges at Filshill visit by Patrick Harvie
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) recently facilitated a visit by Patrick Harvie, the Scottish Government’s minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants’ rights, to its member JW Filshill’s […]
Zest Food Partners announces launch of Sigma’s The Mad Butcher
Sigma – the largest charcuterie producer in Europe and a client of Zest Food Partners – has launched The Mad Butcher brand of gourmet authentic cured meat snacks. Meat snacking […]
Thomas Ridley achieves BRCS certification and upgrades fleet
Following a prolonged period of investment across Thomas Ridley’s 100,000 sq ft storage and distribution site, which includes 20,000 sq ft of frozen warehouse space, the Suffolk-based foodservice company has […]
Imperial Tobacco launches Embassy Signature Rolling Tobacco
Imperial Tobacco has extended its Embassy Signature range with the launch of a new rolling tobacco variant. Embassy Signature Rolling Tobacco includes Imperial’s fastest selling and finest tobacco blend in […]
James Hall & Co celebrates achievements of employees
One hundred employees from across the James Hall group of companies have had their achievements recognised. The James Hall Achievement Awards saw staff from a wide range of departments, including […]
