Latest wholesale news – Page 12
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NewsNew healthy food wholesaler Dundeis acquires Minton’s Good Foods
A new healthy food distributor started by former Tree of Life employees has acquired Welsh wholesaler Minton’s Good Foods as it continues to build capability ahead of a full launch later this year.
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NewsJames Hall refreshes range and adds new deals
The alcohol range has also been refreshed for summer, while the non-food area has been developed and now includes seasonal bedding plants
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NewsReduced shopper spending power hits sales at Spar retailer
The multi-site retailer said it had been exposed to ’the downturn in spending power’ among shoppers in the north west of England
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NewsEntries for World Steak Challenge 2023 now open
The competition will take place in September and will recognise the best steaks, producers and suppliers across the globe
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NewsFoodservice wholesaler RD Johns moves into new HQ
The business, which supplies customers across the south of England, said the facility would improve capacity and boost growth
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NewsThomas Ridley wins City Pub Group supply contract
The new deal follows the acquisition of Thomas Ridley by Bidcorp in January. It is now part of the Caterfood Group
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NewsSugro rebrands as it expands into new categories
The group has begun to focus on foodservice, catering, non-food and alcohol products alongside its traditional confectionery and impulse offering
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NewsHunt’s Food Group to create renewable energy surplus
As part of the plans, the business is constructing a 14 megawatt solar array on its farmland, which will generate 185% of its current electricity demands
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NewsSugro member ICS opens Birmingham distribution centre
The Sugro member said the new site would be dedicated to its CaterChoice foodservice division and would offer a click & collect service
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NewsJJ Foodservice joins Local Authority Caterers Association
In February, the wholesaler announced plans to double the number of schools with which it works by 2026
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NewsPricecheck reports double digit growth for second year running
Pricecheck said that its core delivered wholesale offering remained the biggest contributor to turnover
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NewsHunt’s Food Group awarded B Corp status
Hunt’s said it had built upon its core values to achieve the award, which already included a commitment to donate £150,000 to charities each year
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NewsBestway launches website analytics platform for suppliers to monitor brand performance
In partnership with Contentsquare, the real-time analytics dashboard provides insights into retailers’ buying behaviour
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NewsBlakemore awarded £9m of education and council contracts
The five new contracts will add over 400 new accounts to the company’s portfolio of education, care homes, leisure facilities and other council-run services
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches premium seafood range
The new range includes whole lobster, scallops and crab meat and will be available for the wholesaler’s London customers
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NewsSysco trialling bespoke butchery operation
The wholesaler has launched the project to provide a more personalised butchery proposition to local operators
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NewsHancocks owner Innovative Bites acquired by private equity firm
Innovative Bites said the deal would strengthen its position in the UK confectionery and snacks sector while pushing expansion
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NewsSpar trading director Chris Lewis exits business after 23 years
’Chris has been an important part of Spar’s recent history and we wish him continued success for the future’
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NewsFrozen food wholesaler Hopwells acquires Windsor Foodservice
Hopwells said the deal formed part of a strategic plan to expand its geographical reach and overall offering
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NewsBestway running promotions campaign for coronation
The wholesale giant said it was aiming to help retailers maximise profits over the period with leading promotions and products