Archive of all Wholesalers articles – Page 13
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NewsJJ Foodservice expands Mix & Save promotion to keep supporting restaurants
The wholesaler is pairing its promotion with a new commercial space to open in the new year
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InterviewsThe Wholesale Group MD Tom Gittins on becoming ‘the home of the independent wholesaler’
Confex and Fairway Foodservice have announced they will merge into The Wholesale Group in January 2025, in a move that has ‘shaken up’ the industry
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NewsHarlech Foodservice secures £1m education contract in the Midlands
This is the third six-figure education contract the wholesaler has secured in this quarter
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NewsTurner Price appoints first MD since Bidcorp acquisition
Paul Brittain has worked as finance director for the company since 2002
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NewsThe Wholesale Group to launch AI ‘virtual assistants’
Through leveraging advanced natural language processing technology, it means the buying group can access ‘virtual conversational assistants’
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NewsParfetts adds dried pasta to own label range to boost sales for indies
The three-strong range comprises Spaghetti, Fusilli and Penne, price-marked at £1.19 per 500g pack to build consumer loyalty
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NewsUnitas procurement scheme saves wholesale members £3m
The scheme offers members centrally negotiated rates on energy, stationery and packaging, among other things
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NewsWoods Foodservice secures new supplier agreements ahead of Christmas
The specialist wholesaler has added eight new suppliers to its roster
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association urges inclusion of wholesale in future emergency plans
The association is calling for a new emergency fund and improved understanding of the sector
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NewsFoodservice wholesalers predict bumper Christmas as office parties return
Wholesalers across the country are expecting higher sales as social occasions around festivities increase
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NewsParfetts launches new fascia Shop & Go for forecourts
The first two Shop & Go stores are based in Bristol and Hull. Ambassador in Bristol is a small, traditional forecourt format, while Three Ways in Hull is a hybrid convenience and forecourt store
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NewsWholesalers urge Starmer to address budget’s long-term negative consequences
FWD members expressed ‘grave concerns’ over the impact of the budget
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NewsQ Catering expands fresh produce offer with RJ Kingsland acquisition
The wholesaler wants to expand its fresh produce offer in the south east
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NewsCrowbond completes fourth acquisition this year with Hertfordshire caterer
The latest purchase would bring Crowbond’s annual turnover over £25m, according to the wholesaler
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NewsBestway Foundation supports Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with £100k donation
The foundation has supported the scheme for over 30 years
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NewsCountry Range Group welcomes new member McClures
The wholesaler is the fifth to join Country Range Group this year
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Bell’s went from fruit & veg shop to award-winning fishmonger
Bell’s combines the freshest produce with bespoke service as it seeks to drive up UK fish consumption
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NewsCaterforce relaunches improved cleaning own brand Clene Guard
The new range will replace Caterforce’s own brand ProClean
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Analysis & FeaturesFive tips from the Farm Shop & Deli Dragons’ Pantry Accelerator
The Farm Shop & Deli Dragons’ Pantry Accelerator offered insight on topics including getting a wholesale listing and making the most of customer data
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NewsUnitas backs supplier campaign against drinking and driving this Christmas
The campaign aims to encourage drivers to make ‘responsible decisions’