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NewsBooker in ‘very healthy place’ despite sales fall, says Tesco CFO
Tesco blamed the ongoing decline in tobacco sales and lapping ‘exceptionally’ strong growth in foodservice last year for Booker’s results
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NewsUnitas targets scale, data and unison in wholesale overhaul
Incoming CEO David Cooke told The Grocer that negotiating terms was no longer enough to keep the buying group ‘healthy and relevant’ for the next 10 years
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NewsCo-op Wholesale drops Peckish to focus on Snappy Shopper
Peckish launched in February 2025, backed by a £1m first-year investment, and had ambitious plans to sign up more than 1,000 independent stores within 12 months
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NewsParfetts signs up 41 symbol stores after southern expansion
The employee-owned wholesaler launched the 113,000 sq ft site in September 2025 as its ninth depot overall, giving it a major foothold across the south coast and London
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NewsAF Blakemore ramps up Snappy Shopper partnership as customer numbers rise
The rollout takes its online estate to 167 stores, all of which are company-owned
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NewsKitwave acquires First Choice Foodservice
First Choice will join Kitwave’s foodservice division alongside its other acquired businesses Creed, Total, WestCountry, Fife Creamery and Charles Saunders Foodservice
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NewsAF Blakemore CEO Carol Welch steps down
She joined in 2023, succeeding Jerry Marwood, having previously been Odeon MD for UK & Ireland and Europe commercial officer for six years
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NewsSpar wins Swansea University store contract from Costcutter
The store, which will now be supplied by Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore, has been revamped with new refrigeration, digital screens, electronic shelf labels, and a broader range
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NewsWeight-loss drugs to fuel rise of smaller plates in 2027, says Bidfood
The foodservice wholesaler has predicted ‘Mini & Mighty’ dishes will drive growth for operators, such as right-sized bowls, sliders, snack pots, mini desserts and grazing plates
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NewsCo-op Wholesale renews contract with Pro Gro Supermarkets
The new supply contract will continue to cover Pro Gro’s estate of 12 Nisa stores across Scotland
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NewsSysco launches online tool to support customers with sustainable sourcing
The initiative highlights products that carry robust, product-specific, third-party sustainability certifications
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NewsUnitas CEO John Kinney to step down after six years
The leadership changes form part of a planned succession process designed to ensure continuity
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NewsCaterforce expands premium bakery and dessert range with on-trend flavours
New desserts include a Matcha Cake, Whiskey Cream Cake, Hazelnut Praline Salted Caramel Cake, and a Spiced Pear Caramel Cheesecake
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NewsBidfood adds new suppliers to Open Doors accelerator scheme
The programme, which first launched in 2023, has now onboarded 33 smaller food and beverage companies
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NewsHarlech Foodservice predicts ‘busiest Christmas yet’ as pre-orders surge 1,100%
Harlech has launched a Christmas brochure featuring 420 products, including 78 new lines
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NewsCo-op Wholesale extends rebate scheme to food-to-go DTS orders
Under the new model, which takes effect from 5 October, retailers can enjoy the benefits of a DTS service while adding to their potential rebate earnings
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NewsBrakes launches 2026 Christmas range with over 1,000 products
The range is available through Brakes’ Christmas hub, providing customers with product information, menu ideas, recipes, promotional tools and seasonal planning support
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NewsWholesalers urge Chancellor to ‘keep food affordable’ ahead of autumn budget
FWD members have outlined five practical steps, including to protect essential wholesale depots from unintended business rates increases
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NewsSugro UK launches AI-powered loyalty scheme
The scheme is designed to reward independent retailers for completing specific actions set by suppliers
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NewsJW Filshill posts ‘robust’ results despite ‘challenging’ market
Pre-tax profit jumped by 72% to £8.4m in the year to 31 January 2026