Rory Buccheri
Rory is a reporter for The Grocer, focusing on wholesale, convenience and food-to-go.
Prior to joining in 2024, they worked freelance for regional and national papers including the York Press, Metro, Financial Times, TimeOut, whynow, and The Big Issue. Above all, Rory is passionate about culture, social justice, food and travel coverage in the UK and beyond.
When not at The Grocer desk, Rory volunteers as Sponsorship Officer for the Student Publication Association, contributing to its mission to empower the next generation of young journalists.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 846529
- Email:
- rory.buccheri@thegrocer.co.uk
- News
Pilgrim Foodservice duo to climb heights for GroceryAid fundraising
The team will embark on a ‘Three Peaks Pilgrimage’ to raise money for the charity
- News
Greggs hits new milestone with 2,500 shops
The new chain is one step closer to reaching its goal of more than 3,000 sites
- News
Hospitality recovering but four venues still closing a day
Though hospitality is not out of the woods, the decreasing closures show the sector is in a better place compared with last year
- News
Brakes launches new bread range supporting regenerative agriculture
The wholesaler has partnered with a host of suppliers to launch a new range with a sustainable taste
- News
Sugro welcomes three new members to group
The three new wholesalers bring the group closer to the 100-member mark
- News
Kellanova targets wholesalers in UK depot roadshow
The business is targeting the wholesale sector as a ‘vital’ channel for new opportunities
- News
Kitwave moves foodservice operations out of Unitas group
The wholesaler will operate its foodservice branch independently but keep its retail and on-trade business with Unitas
- News
Caterforce debuts new members-only portal and website
The new portal will be a one-stop-shop for essential Caterforce resources
- News
Pricecheck starts volunteering programme to boost sustainability
The distributor has appointed eight volunteers to suggest new ideas and promote sustainable practices among peers
- News
Fresh Direct launches new mushroom-based meat alternative
The new product uses discarded mushroom stalks to recreate a meaty texture
- Profiles and QandAs
MD Chris Hughes on how Regal Wholesale is on a roll after a major rebrand
Regal Wholesale wants to become the best in the paper hygiene market, while staying true to its values as a family business
- News
Parfetts appoints Richard Bone as commercial director
Bone will join from Unitas, where he was financial director
- News
JJ Foodservice acquires Gatelands Supplies to target Asian restaurants
JJ has acquired specialist food wholesaler Gatelands to increase its reach of the growing Asian market
- News
Kirsty Cooper leaves Unitas commercial director role after five months
Cooper joined in November 2023, when she replaced Aoife Kenny
- Category Report
Can new pouch format revive yoghurt category?
Yoghurt brands are banking on pouches to drive sales. But can the new format revive the category?
- News
Bidfood launches interactive care home platform to support care customers
The platform contains 75 interactive elements including videos, product guides and Bidfood’s free e-learning bites, divided in six digital user-friendly rooms
- News
Parfetts Birmingham depot marks anniversary with 60 regional Go Local stores
Parfetts will celebrate the milestone with a week-long event offering promotions on over 700 lines
- News
Pret a Manger launches new spring menu with focus on fresh salads
Customers will be able to choose between new salads, baguettes and seasonal wraps
- News
Popeyes UK appoints Peter Gibson as director of acquisitions and estates
Gibson worked as property advisor at Chicken Shop, with previous roles at Flat Iron and Nando’s
- News
The Salad Project launches ‘Spaces’ for customers on the go
The new concept targets customers ‘living the fast life’, giving them the option to order their salad or bowl online and collect in store