Caterfood Buying Group acquires Turner Price
Caterfood Buying Group – part of Bidcorp UK – has announced the acquisition of Turner Price for an undisclosed sum. Having opened its doors in 1992, Turner Price now offers […]
Bidfresh names Andy Farnworth as its new managing director
Bidfresh has appointed Andy Farnworth as its new managing director. From 1 July, he will replace Brian Hall, who will retire this summer after nearly 20 years at the company. […]
Caterfood Buying Group appoints Tom Workman as commercial director
Caterfood Buying Group has appointed Tom Workman as commercial director. Workman was previously director of trading at Creed Foodservice, where he worked for six-and-a-half years. Before that he was at […]
Bidfood and Direct Seafoods win MSC Foodservice Wholesaler award
Bidcorp UK companies Bidfood and the Direct Seafoods division of Bidfresh have won the MSC Foodservice Wholesaler of the Year award for their focus on seafood sustainability. The MSC awards […]
Bidfood to support small suppliers through Open Doors Programme
Bidfood is launching a new initiative – Open Doors Programme – to identify and support the most innovative and interesting brands from small food and beverage suppliers trying to establish […]
‘I’m a custodian of the business’ – Filshill’s Simon Hannah
In an exclusive interview, Simon Hannah (pictured) talks about being CEO of JW Filshill and explains why the Glasgow-based business is likely to remain family-owned well into the future. Simon […]
Industry bike ride raises over £1 million for MAG
The annual wholesale, convenience and foodservice charity bike ride ‘Bikes Against Bombs’ (https://bikesagainstbombs.co.uk/) has now raised over £1 million. The initiative was set up in 2015 by Neil Turton, non-executive […]
Thomas Ridley Foodservice appoints Jon Matthews as sales director
Thomas Ridley Foodservice – acquired by Bidcorp earlier this year – has appointed Jon Matthews as sales director. Matthews (pictured) has 28 years of foodservice experience at Bidfood, where he […]
Bidcorp acquires Thomas Ridley Foodservice
After its recent announcement about the acquisition of Harvest Fine Foods, Bidcorp UK has further strengthened its portfolio with the acquisition of Thomas Ridley Foodservice. Founded in 1808, Thomas Ridley […]
Bidcorp acquires Harvest Fine Foods
Bidcorp UK has acquired Harvest Fine Foods, an independently run foodservice supplier to more than 1,000 catering establishments across the South of England. The Totton-based business, which opened its doors […]
Leading wholesale executives sign up for 2023 MAG charity bike ride
Senior executives from foodservice wholesalers and buying groups have signed up for the 2023 wholesale sector bike ride for the landmine clearance charity MAG (Mines Advisory Group). Organised by Tom […]
Bidcorp acquires Nicol Hughes Foodservice
Bidcorp UK has acquired Chester-based Nicol Hughes Foodservice. The North West wholesaler becomes the latest addition to Caterfood Buying Group’s network of independent businesses, trading alongside Elite Fine Foods, Caterfood, […]
