Pioneer Foodservice announces death of chairman Andrew Jenkins
Pioneer Foodservice has announced the death of its chairman Andrew Jenkins. Jenkins joined Pioneer in the 1950s, working for his father, Bob. He became managing director in the 1970s, and […]
Rustic chips are first products in Chefs’ Selections Premium Collection
The first products in the premium tier of Caterforce’s own-brand range have been launched. Rustic Triple Cooked Chips 19mm, Rustic Chips 15mm, and Rustic Skin On Chips 10mm are now […]
Caterforce invests in central office data team
Caterforce has invested in its central office data team. “The team is already proving to be invaluable analysing data and identifying key insight for our growth strategies,” said managing director […]
Caterforce adds more gluten-free and vegan desserts to Chefs’ Selections
Caterforce has launched four new cakes and desserts to its Chefs’ Selections range in time for the festive period. The new lines are Vegan & Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Dessert, […]
Caterforce relaunches own-brand lines to meet new salt and sugar guidelines
Caterforce is improving the recipes of its own-brand Chefs’ Selections products to ensure they meet Public Health England’s salt reduction targets for 2024. Chefs’ Selections sauces, which include 2.27-litre mint […]
Pioneer Foodservice recognised as top family business
Pioneer Foodservice has won the Wholesaler category at the North West Family Business Awards. The awards evening brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts to recognise the hard work, […]
Caterforce’s membership of European Catering Distributors brings rewards
Caterforce is reaping the rewards of its membership of the European Catering Distributors (ECD) group by learning about best practice at the businesses of European wholesalers. The annual shareholder meeting […]
Q Catering becomes Caterforce’s ninth member
Sittingbourne-based Q Catering is joining Caterforce on 1 April 2023. Established in 2003, Q Catering provides a large range of grocery, chilled and frozen food products to more than 800 […]
Caterforce invites suppliers to invest in group initiatives
Caterforce is encouraging a collaborative approach to business by promoting its services to suppliers. It is inviting suppliers to invest in the Caterforce Sales Hub for 2023 to gain insight […]
‘We need to box clever’ – Caterforce MD Gary Mullineux
Although the foodservice market has declined over the last couple of years, Caterforce has grown its share, moving from 4.8% to 6.3%. That was just one of the upbeat messages […]
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 […]
Caterforce conference will focus on partnerships
Caterforce will be sharing exclusive data and insight with members and supplier partners at its upcoming conference in a bid to support the foodservice sector. The conference, titled ‘Connect and […]
