Archive of all Foodservice articles – Page 29
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NewsCountry Range Group appoints Martin Ward as new chief executive
Ward is the direct replacement for former MD Coral Rose, who left in April to join Fairway Foodservice after 12 years at the buying group
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NewsWomen in Wholesale survey reveals 82% rise in women at board level since 2016
The survey found that 20% of roles at board level were now occupied by women, up from just 11% six years ago
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NewsCastell Howell distributes 16,000 food packs for children over the summer holidays
Over the last two years, the boxes have provided around one million holiday and lockdown meals
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NewsPeckwater Brands acquires Honest Food Company from Delivery Hero
Virtual restaurant brand operator Peckwater Brands has expanded its reach with the acquisition of the Honest Food Company from German delivery service Delivery Hero.
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches new web page to promote own-brand products
It comes as sales of JJ own-brand products increased by 20% in the financial year ending March 2022
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NewsFood wholesalers losing money to fulfil public sector contracts
FWD members have reported that their catering customers are being forced to reduce portion sizes and are using less UK-grown and produced food and drink
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NewsSainsbury’s begins nationwide Restaurant Hub rollout with Sydenham launch
The concept is being executed in partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group
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NewsAlliance acquires wholesaler and distributer Payne Bros
The business is expected to be intergrated into Alliance’s existing UK regional and national network
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NewsClean Kitchen Club raises £2m-plus for expansion and retail push
Plant-based fast food chain Clean Kitchen Club has raised more than £2m in a joint seed and crowdfunding round to expand the roll-out of its estate outside of London and push the brand into supermarkets.
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NewsBrakes and Sysco Speciality Group begin electric vehicle trial
The pilot will include a range of temperature-controlled electric vehicles, including two Electra 19-tonne HGVs and two electric vans
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NewsHunt’s opens new warehouse at Sherborne head office to increase ambient storage capacity
The business said that the new facility was necessary to increase its holding of non-food lines such as packaging, disposables and chemicals
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NewsLockdown-affected Redemption Foods saved in pre-pack deal
Soup maker Redemption Food Company has been rescued from administration after suffering ’significant financial challenges’ during the pandemic
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NewsWilliam Reed announces pioneering Omnichannel Foodservice Conference
The event will provide insight into how leading restaurant brands are building loyalty through omnichannel strategies
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NewsTakeaway chip prices to soar in the autumn due to impact of heatwave
The Grocer understands that chip manufacturers have already been pushing through mid-contract price increases for wholesalers
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NewsPremium crisps brand Burts Snacks adds popcorn duo
The innovation would help Burts ‘meet snack cravings yet remain a healthy food option for consumers’, it said
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NewsFareShare partnership enables wholesalers to provide 570,000 school holiday meals
FareShare said it was now receiving donations from 13 wholesalers, including two new additions this year
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NewsMeals & More launches Big Day Out children’s holiday scheme
The programme will see children given the opportunity to spend a day at the seaside or visit attractions including Go Ape
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NewsSysco International appoints Paulo Peereboom as president of foodservice operations
Peereboom joins the business with over 30 years’ experience in senior leadership roles across seven countries
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NewsSSP Group secures franchise deal with Greggs
The business has already opened a Greggs unit at Derby Railway Station
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NewsQ Catering to expand warehouse facilities to meet increased demand
Expansion comes as Q Catering implements an investment plan that will see it drive towards a goal of £20m turnover by 2030