All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 10
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NewsWholesale veteran Martin Williams to retire after 50 years
Williams will be stepping down from his roles at The Wholesale Group and FWD
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NewsGreggs launches first eco drive-thru at Winchester store
The food-to-go retailer aims to roll out eco-features to 30% of its estate by the end of 2025
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken begins national UK expansion
The fried chicken chain is rolling out new shops in Birmingham and Manchester this summer
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Starbucks’ US turnaround working and should the UK follow suit?
The strategy promises better standards in Starbucks outlets but labour costs are high
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NewsAnimal rights activists to ‘shut down’ KFC drive-thrus
Activists claim that KFC has ignored calls to publish a new timeline for its animal welfare commitments
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NewsBooker launches own-label food-to-go packaging range
The range features 255 professional-quality disposable packaging and catering essentials
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NewsKFC owner Yum Brands appoints new CEO
Turner will begin the role of CEO in October, succeeding company veteran David Gibbs
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NewsEPR: government agrees to explore alternative approach
The government is exploring an alternative approach to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, in a move welcomed by the hospitality sector
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NewsMusgrave NI appoints new wholesale boss and retail sales director
Musgrave NI MD Trevor Magill said the new hires would help with the company's ambitious plans to grow its retail store network, as well as expand its footprint across foodservice and wholesale
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NewsSchool Food Matters CEO awarded MBE
Slater has spent the past 18 years working to help improve the school food system
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NewsWagamama launches 'biggest ever' campaign and new menu
With a new ‘Food is Life’ slogan, Wagamama is hoping to drive home its commitment to offering ‘great food any time, any occasion'
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NewsFWD launches academy to promote inclusive leadership
The launch of the FWD Academy marks the next phase of the trade association’s Diversity in Wholesale initiative
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NewsSchool Food Standards to be updated in 'long overdue' review
The government is working with experts across the sector to revise the School Food Standards
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NewsFresh Direct strengthens standards with 100% Leaf Marque certification
The move will see growers supporting Fresh Direct’s commitment to sustainable farming practices
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NewsThe Wholesale Group reports 'strong start' as value and volume rise
The group first launched in January to support independent wholesalers in the foodservice and retail sectors
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches Connect 2025 supplier conference
JJ's refreshed conference is designed to connect the group with potential future partners
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NewsDunelm’s Pausa Cafés distribute over 100k Too Good To Go bags
Too Good To Go offers customers access to surplus food at a reduced cost
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NewsWhole Foods Market primary distributor United Natural Foods hit by cyberattack
United Natural Foods detected ‘unauthorised activity’ on its IT systems
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NewsIndependent retail ‘on brink of disaster’ as pressures mount
A third of independent retailers have recorded an increase in crime since the start of 2025, new data shows
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NewsUKHospitality CEO promoted to chair in leadership shake-up
The changes will enable UKHospitality to deliver a new strategy as it looks to boost future growth