Sandea Wholesale honoured with King’s Award for Enterprise
Sandea Wholesale has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for 2026. His Majesty The King has approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation for this […]
Kitwave agrees to £250 million takeover by US private equity firm
Shareholders of Kitwave have approved the wholesale group’s acquisition by US private equity firm OEP Capital Advisers for 295 pence per share, equivalent to around £250 million. Ben Maxted, CEO […]
UWS celebrates Achievers wins and confirms £500m turnover target
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading wholesale and cash & carry operators after a standout night at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards, […]
Lynas Foodservice acquires Edinburgh-based JB Foods
Lynas Foodservice has acquired Edinburgh-based foodservice wholesaler JB Foods, strengthening its position in Scotland. A third-generation wholesaler, Lynas Foodservice already employs more than 600 staff and supplies more than 5,000 […]
Sysco acquires catering butcher Fairfax Meadow
Sysco GB has acquired Fairfax Meadow, one of the UK’s leading catering butchers, from Hilton Foods. The acquisition marks the latest stage in Sysco GB’s strategy to grow its centre-of-plate […]
UWS opens Rainham depot and claims new standard for wholesale
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) claims to have set a new standard for wholesale in the UK with the opening of its 82,000 sq ft cash & carry depot in Rainham, […]
United Wholesale Scotland boosts turnover and gross profit
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) achieved record turnover of £285 million in the year ending 31 December 2024, up from £281.7 million in 2023. Gross profit rose from £25.4 million to […]
Sandea acquires Swastik International and plans move to bigger depot
Sandea Wholesale has acquired Swastik International (UK), a wholesaler in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Although Swastik’s depot in Harrow, London, is not part of the acquisition, Sandea is […]
JJ Foodservice publishes brochure to support acquisition drive
JJ Foodservice has published a new brochure to help business and property owners understand what the company is looking for when acquiring new warehouse sites. The move follows the wholesaler’s announcement […]
United Wholesale Scotland acquires Time Wholesale Services
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has acquired Time Wholesale Services for an undisclosed sum, marking its expansion into England. UWS currently trades from two depots in Glasgow and one in Grangemouth, […]
Dunsters Farm acquires Ralph Livesey
Dunsters Farm has acquired Lancashire-based wholesaler Ralph Livesey for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1920 as a stall on Preston Market, Ralph Livesey now has depots in Preston and Bolton […]
Kitwave reports rise in revenue and profit for 2024 financial year
Kitwave Group saw revenues increase by 10.2% to £663.7 million in the year to 31 October 2024. In like-for-like terms, revenue grew by 5%. Adjusted operating profit was up by […]
