The Wholesale Group holds Development & Innovation Days

The Wholesale Group holds Development & Innovation Days

Date: January 29, 2026Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group brought together independent foodservice wholesalers and suppliers for its annual Development & Innovation Days. Held over two days in Nottingham, the event provided the opportunity for more […]

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The Wholesale Group launches CORE Juices for retail and foodservice

The Wholesale Group launches CORE Juices for retail and foodservice

Date: January 22, 2026Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group has launched CORE Juices as part of its ongoing strategy to enhance own-brand capability and support member competitiveness across retail and foodservice channels. There are three variants […]

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The Wholesale Group targets 15% retail and 10% foodservice growth

The Wholesale Group targets 15% retail and 10% foodservice growth

Date: January 16, 2026Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group expects to be the largest buying group in UK wholesale by the end of 2026, and is targeting growth of 15% in retail and 10% in foodservice […]

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The Wholesale Group visits members to showcase CHEF Approved range

The Wholesale Group visits members to showcase CHEF Approved range

Date: October 20, 2025Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group has launched a UK-wide tour to visit its members and showcase its CHEF Approved own-brand range. Clocking up the miles in ‘Mabel’, the group’s branded Volkswagen ID […]

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The Wholesale Group’s second Foodservice Fair attracts 105 suppliers

The Wholesale Group’s second Foodservice Fair attracts 105 suppliers

Date: September 26, 2025Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group’s second Foodservice Fair, held recently at Stratford upon Avon Racecourse, saw more than 105 suppliers host stands in order to connect with 82 different wholesale businesses. The […]

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The Wholesale Group appoints Mark Aylwin as non-exec chairman

The Wholesale Group appoints Mark Aylwin as non-exec chairman

Date: August 20, 2025Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group has appointed Mark Aylwin as non-executive chairman, effective 1 September 2025, and has also restructured its executive board. Aylwin (pictured) brings more than 35 years of senior […]

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The Wholesale Group achieves growth of over 2%

The Wholesale Group achieves growth of over 2%

Date: June 11, 2025Leave a comment

In the year to date, The Wholesale Group has seen value growth of 2.47% and volume growth of 2.13%. “We’re absolutely delighted that we are delivering on our promises to […]

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The Wholesale Group unveils Chef Assured own-brand range

The Wholesale Group unveils Chef Assured own-brand range

Date: May 2, 2025Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group has launched a new foodservice own-brand range, Chef Assured. There is a core range of high-quality foodservice products for everyday use, supported by two sub-brands: Chef Prestige, […]

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The Wholesale Group’s first tradeshow attracts more than 190 suppliers

The Wholesale Group’s first tradeshow attracts more than 190 suppliers

Date: March 24, 2025Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group’s first tradeshow, held last month at Cheltenham Racecourse, attracted more than 190 suppliers and 180 executives from wholesale members. Jess Douglas, joint managing director commented: “To see […]

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Head office team of The Wholesale Group announced

Head office team of The Wholesale Group announced

Date: November 13, 2024Leave a comment

The head office team of The Wholesale Group has been announced (see image above). In addition, Cash & Carry Management can confirm that all members of Confex and Fairway Foodservice […]

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Confex and Fairway Foodservice merge to form The Wholesale Group

Confex and Fairway Foodservice merge to form The Wholesale Group

Date: November 11, 2024Leave a comment

Confex and Fairway Foodservice have merged to form The Wholesale Group. The group will be led by joint managing directors Tom Gittins and Jess Douglas, with Martin Williams and Coral […]

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SJB Foods joins Fairway Foodservice

SJB Foods joins Fairway Foodservice

Date: September 18, 2024Leave a comment

  Sidmouth-based SJB Foods has joined Fairway Foodservice. Based in the West Country, SJB Foods supplies caterers throughout Devon and Somerset with a comprehensive range of ambient, chilled, non-food and […]

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