All articles by James Badger – Page 9
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NewsMars drawing fire from wholesalers over PMP margins
The Grocer understands that Mars this week agreed to a u-turn on plans to reduce the shared margin on some but not all key confectionery lines
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NewsBestway appoints Jim Brown as trading controller for catering, fresh and frozen
He will join Bestway on 3 October and manage a six-person team at its Park Royal head office
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NewsBoost Drinks appoints Steve Armstrong and Anjna Mistry in joint hiring
The two new appointments come as part of Boost’s wider plan for expansion
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NewsScottish wholesalers invited to bid for hydrogen fuel cell truck funding
The SWA said that any project funding must be between £20m and £90m for electric, or between £30m and £140m for a hydrogen project
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NewsCook partners with Oxford University for consumer behaviour eco trial
It comes as Cook attempts to reduce its carbon footprint by encouraging customers to eat less meat
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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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NewsPricecheck to launch new website to improve B2B customer experience
The new site will include an improved category database, enhanced filter systems and updated search facilities with product recommendations
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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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NewsUnited Wholesale Scotland posts £4.9m pre-tax profit
UWS said its strong partnership with suppliers and loyal customer base had allowed it to perform strongly in a competitive market
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association teams up with efficiency specialists in emissions reduction drive
Both companies will participate in a special SWA webinar on 31 August aimed at helping members cut costs and reduce carbon emissions
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NewsFilshill acquires wholesaler Iain Hill for undisclosed sum
Iain Hill started the eponymous wholesale business from a garage 32 years ago
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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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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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NewsSupreme acquires trade and assets of vaping businesses Cuts Ice and Flavour Core
It follows Supreme’s acquisition of Liberty Flights in June in a deal worth up to £15m
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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
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NewsFormer Tesco boss Matt Davies to become Greggs chairman
Davies has already joined the board as an independent non-executive director and will take over from current chair Ian Durant on 1 November