Archive of all Wholesalers articles
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NewsBestway co-founder Younus Sheikh dies aged 79
The wholesale giant said it was making the announcement with ‘great sadness’
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NewsSysco GB calls on government to address skills gap
The foodservice supplier is lobbying for action to futureproof the workforce and drive long-term growth
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NewsFresh Direct completes Leaf Marque and accelerates sustainable farming
The company is now collaborating with regenerative farming experts to pilot projects with three growers
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NewsFormer food minister appointed chair of Food Resilience Commission
The Commission aims to identify and address vulnerabilities in areas such as cyber resilience and supply chain pressure points
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NewsSWA urges Scottish government to recognise wholesalers in national policy
The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out key priorities and asks of the Scottish government ahead of the Holyrood election
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NewsBranston maker Mizkan Euro appoints RH Amar as wholesale distributor
The partnership will mark a ‘fantastic new chapter’ for Mizkan
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InterviewsUK MD Michael Fletcher on how Spar is creating a ‘functional family’
Spar UK has suffered falls in sales and profits, and the Appleby Westward sale is stalling. But MD Michael Fletcher is confident in its key selling point
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Analysis & FeaturesHow symbol groups are investing to win retailer loyalty in 2025
Facing a cost of living crisis, the decline of tobacco sales and the rise of major mults in the convenience space, symbols are pulling out all the stops to attract retailers and protect margins
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NewsThe Wholesale Group launches own-brand Core Juices range
The range launches with three flavours – orange, apple and cranberry
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association launches new website to ‘enhance member experience’
It is designed to better reflect the wide range of work carried out by the association
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NewsCaterforce hits £1bn turnover as Holdsworth Foods becomes new member
The wholesaler supplies a wide range of chilled, ambient and frozen goods to thousands of caterers across the UK
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches specialist Japanese range
Highlights include certified sushi-grade salmon available in Prime, Premium and Superior grades
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NewsCastell Howell opens new depot in Merthyr Tydfil
The Welsh foodservice wholesaler has been developing the site for 12 months
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NewsPremier drives footfall for retailers with scratchcard campaign
Customers can receive a ‘Chance to Win’ scratchcard with every qualifying purchase, which offers the opportunity to win cash prizes as well as product giveaways and promotional offers in partnership with Burger King
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NewsParfetts and JW Filshill adopt AI to fast-track new product data
Using AI, suppliers upload their product specification documents directly to the platform, where the information is extracted, structured and stored automatically
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NewsNew Covent Garden Market says hello to new Buyers’ Walk
The opening on 12 January brings the wholesale section of Block B fully into operation within a market that is now four-fifths redeveloped
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NewsFilshill contingency planning pays off as snow fails to empty shelves
JW Filshill said heavy snowfall and icy roads forced closures across parts of Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, which cut off access to communities
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NewsTime to shine: Grocer Gold Awards 2026 are open for business
The 33 awards – widely regarded as the industry’s most prestigious honours – will be returning to the Royal Albert Hall for the fourth time
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NewsBooker will be ‘incredibly competitive in 2026’ despite sales dip
Ken Murphy says Booker will do ‘everything in its power to be very competitive and minimise cost to retailers’
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NewsFWD to lead Women in Wholesale initiative
For the past five years, Women in Wholesale has been delivered in close partnership with FWD