FWD names Bestway’s Dawood Pervez as its new chairman
The FWD has named Bestway Wholesale’s managing director Dawood Pervez as its new chairman. He will succeed Coral Rose, CEO of Fairway Foodservice, in January and will become the 61st […]
FWD urges the Government to commit to stability
The FWD has criticised several of the measures announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. On the energy price guarantee, FWD chief executive James Bielby said: “The Chancellor’s confirmation […]
Former FWD director general Alan Toft dies
Alan Toft, who was director general of the FWD for 16 years, has died at the age of 91. Toft joined the Federation in 1989, having previously been the editor […]
FWD urges incoming Prime Minister to act to support food distribution
The FWD has laid out a five-point manifesto for the incoming Prime Minister to support food distribution in the UK and boost the wider economy. The next Prime Minister is […]
FWD signs up additional mentors for mentoring scheme
Following higher-than-expected demand for its new mentoring scheme, the FWD has signed up additional industry executives to share their experience and expertise with young colleagues. The volunteers will work with […]
FWD announces winners of 2021 Gold Medal Awards
The FWD announced the winners of its 2021 Gold Medal Awards last night (25 November) at Old Billingsgate, London. Wholesaler awards: Retail Wholesaler: Parfetts Foodservice Wholesaler: Creed Foodservice Smaller Wholesaler: […]
Budget relief measures fall short according to the FWD
News that the Government is to introduce temporary business rates relief for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure properties for 2022-23 has been welcomed by the FWD, but the industry body […]
Specialist bakery wholesaler BAKO joins the FWD
Specialist bakery ingredients and finished goods wholesaler BAKO has joined the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) as a full member. BAKO supplies bakery products and ingredients to 4,000 customers throughout […]
FWD welcomes temporary extension of HGV drivers’ permitted hours
The Government’s announcement that HGV drivers’ permitted hours will be temporarily extended from Monday 12 July has been welcomed by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD). FWD chief executive James […]
FWD implores the Government to act immediately to secure food deliveries
The removal of COVID restrictions on 19 July in England will be a disaster for shops, pubs and restaurants unless the Government acts immediately to secure food deliveries, the Federation […]
Police response to wholesale crime is “not good enough” – Priti Patel
Home Secretary Priti Patel has said that the police must do more to protect shop owners and their stock from criminals who target them on cash & carry premises. Patel […]
New £1.5 billion business rates relief fund will benefit wholesalers
Wholesalers that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 crisis will finally be able to apply for business rates relief following the announcement by the Government of a new £1.5 […]
