RD Johns leaves Unitas to join The Wholesale Group
RD Johns, a family-run foodservice wholesaler based in Devon, has joined The Wholesale Group (TWG). Founded in 1971 as a single butcher’s shop in Bishopsteignton, Devon, RD Johns now operates […]
Unitas launches Local Living sugar confectionery £1 PMPs
Unitas has added a new sugar confectionery range to its Local Living own-brand portfolio. There are six lines – Fizzy Mix, Giant Fizzy Strawbs, Mini Pencils, Tangy Mix, Sour Snakes […]
David Cooke pledges to refocus Unitas on unlocking greater value for all
Unitas COO David Cooke, who replaces John Kinney as CEO on 1 January, has pledged to refocus the group on areas where it an unlock greater value for all. Using […]
Unitas confirms that David Cooke is to replace John Kinney as CEO
Unitas has confirmed that chief executive John Kinney is to step down from the role to become chairman, with COO David Cooke succeeding him from 1 January 2027. Kinney will […]
Unitas launches DRS Impact Calculator tool for retailers
With just over a year until the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), Unitas Wholesale has created a practical new tool to help independent retailers understand what the scheme […]
Dhamecha to open Bristol depot on 14 September
Dhamecha will open a new depot in Bristol on Monday 14 September. A Unitas member, Dhamecha has a turnover of £1.3 billion and over 18,000 customers already being served in […]
Unitas appoints Garreth Wilson as head of foodservice development
Garreth Wilson, former managing director of Total Foodservice, has joined Unitas as head of foodservice development. The new role at Unitas been created to develop and deliver a growth strategy for […]
Birmingham-based Giro Food rejoins Unitas
Birmingham-based foodservice wholesaler Giro Food is to rejoin Unitas after a brief absence from the buying group. Purchasing manager Usmaan Akram said: “After reviewing the opportunities available to us in […]
Bestway Wholesale acquires Dee Bee Wholesale
Bestway Wholesale has announced the acquisition of DB Ramsden & Co, trading as Dee Bee Wholesale, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1961, Dee Bee Wholesale has been operating for […]
Unitas announces member and supplier award winners
Unitas has announced the winners of its annual awards. In front of 650 guests at Liverpool’s International Convention Centre, Unitas CEO John Kinney, assisted by comedian Jason Manford, shone the […]
UWS celebrates Achievers wins and confirms £500m turnover target
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading wholesale and cash & carry operators after a standout night at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards, […]
North London based Enzo Wholesale signs up to Unitas
North London cash & carry operator Enzo Wholesale is to join Unitas in January. Operating from a 75,000 sq ft multi-temperature facility in Edmonton, Enzo has a customer base of […]
