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
NewsBoots UK appoints new managing director Anthony Hemmerdinger
Hemmerdinger has occupied the retail and operations director role since September 2022
NewsParfetts employees awarded 12% bonus following increased turnover
The wholesaler’s turnover went up 8.8% in the latest financial year
NewsPret a Manger to open first franchise store in Saudi Arabia
The store will open in Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport later this year
NewsConfex launches cyber security protection for its members
Confex has identified cyber security as one of its strategic growth pillars for the future
NewsCosta Coffee trials free coffee pod recycling drop-off in Tesco shops
Customers can pick a free bag in store and bring it back filled with used pods to be recycled for free
NewsWomen in Wholesale expands coaching opportunities
The academy will now support 16 women across the wholesale and convenience industry
NewsPret a Manger exec appointed new president of Krispy Kreme UK
Guy Meakin will replace Jamie Dunning, who is stepping down after two years in the role
NewsPilgrim Foodservice opens Colchester depot to strengthen operations in the south east
The project was allocated £3m to create a purpose-built new site serving the south east of England
NewsNew AI tech speeds up growth for independent London wholesaler Crowbond
The wholesaler has reported doubling the number of orders processed daily thanks to the new tech
NewsSainsbury’s and McDonald’s CEOs among bosses to meet government over workers’ rights reforms
Bosses met deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and business secretary Jonathan Reynolds to discuss Labour’s proposed workplace reforms
NewsHarlech Foodservice snaps up major public contracts across Wales
The wholesaler has renewed a lucrative contract in Gwynedd, and signed a new agreement in South Wales
NewsPret a Manger launches new autumn menu with focus on savoury bakes
The autumn menu doubles down on savoury items and features a new range of indulgent sweet pastries
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NewsUnitas Wholesale appoints new retail director Victoria Lockie
Lockie has several years’ experience in retail and convenience
NewsDunns Food & Drinks renews support for charity Aware Scotland
The initiative will give young people exclusive access to training sessions, matches and special events
NewsHospitality sector recovering as new openings outpace closures
The growth was spurred by a rise in casual dining and quick-service restaurants
NewsGreggs launches all-day breakfast item as part of new autumnal menu
The new item will capitalise on Greggs’ ongoing breakfast success
NewsBidfood opens new Bodmin depot to improve south west connection
The new depot will improve delivery connections with the south west
NewsSugro introduces new software to integrate e-commerce with ERP systems
The buying group says ERP integration is one of the most common challenges to setting up online sales
NewsDunns Food & Drinks eyes £50m turnover target for anniversary year
The company has rebranded and expanded ahead of celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025
Comment & OpinionBarons: analysis of US food industry corruption offers uncomfortable truths
Author Austin Frerick peppers this book with action and lurid anecdotes, but he prioritises deep analysis