Caterforce focuses on health and responsible sourcing for own brand
Caterforce has reformulated products in its Chefs’ Selections own-brand range as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver healthier nutrition and support responsible sourcing. Joanna Halucha, head of own brand, […]
Woods Foodservice signs up to Caterforce
Woods Foodservice has joined Caterforce. The former Confex member will officially join the group on 1 August, further strengthening Caterforce’s reach and influence across the UK’s foodservice sector and bringing […]
Martin Williams to retire after 50 years in food and drink sector
After 50 years of working in the food and drink sector, Martin Williams has announced that he will be retiring. He will step down from his current roles as co-chair […]
Freemans Event Partners appoints Matt Luscombe as CEO
Freemans Event Partners has appointed Matt Luscombe as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Stephen Freeman, who moves to the new role of executive chairman. Freeman will remain closely […]
Confex promotes cyber security service to members
Confex is offering cyber security services to its members to protect its supply chain. The Cotswold-based buying group has identified cyber security as one of its seven strategic pillars and […]
Simon King switches from Confex to Bestway as senior category manager
Bestway has appointed Simon King as senior category manager. King (pictured) was formerly senior business development manager at Confex, where he spent five-and-a-half-years. Before that he was trading controller at […]
Thompsons relaunches Great Yarmouth depot after £3m investment
Thompsons Food Service has invested more than £3 million in its depot in Great Yarmouth. The Confex member has extended the warehouse from 8,000 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft, […]
Confex introduces retail and foodservice dedicated divisions
Confex has introduced retail and foodservice dedicated divisions with the aim of providing the best possible support for its members while it continues with its ambitious growth strategy. Since the […]
Adams Foodservice appoints Cash Patel as wholesale sales manager
Adams Foodservice has reaffirmed its commitment to expansion with the appointment of Cash Patel as wholesale sales manager. Patel joins the company from Millennium Cash & Carry’s central distribution business. […]
Confex and Jisp launch loyalty club with shared return on investment
Confex has announced a partnership with Jisp to launch its own wholesale loyalty and rewards platform for its members and their retailers. The new ‘Confex Savings Club powered by Jisp’ […]
Channel Islands based Alliance joins Confex
Confex has welcomed Alliance, in the Channel Islands, as its newest member. Alliance has been trading for 30 years and has a turnover over of £37 million, adding to Confex’s […]
Freemans Event Partners to put carbon labelling on menus at sporting events
Confex member Freemans Event Partners has formed a partnership with food sustainability firm Klimato that will allow carbon labelling to be placed on menus at venues including Wembley Stadium, Lord’s […]
