Archive of all Wholesalers articles – Page 43
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NewsRiverford Organic Farmers expands wholesale arm following 25% year-on-year growth
The company said demand for wholesale had increased by 25% year on year, with demand from farm shops, cafés and retail up 37% and restaurants 43%
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NewsJJ Foodservice partners with Italian family business to produce premium coffee offering
The company said the beans had been carefully selected from the best coffee-producing countries in South America
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NewsParfetts confirms new depot for central Birmingham
It will be the eighth facility in Parfetts’ estate, joining the Aintree, Anfield, Halifax, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Somercotes and Stockport depots
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NewsJJ Foodservice opens conference to new suppliers for first time in bid to expand range
The business said that it followed increased demand from suppliers, including key fmcg brands, to access its purchasing department
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NewsFWD urges incoming PM to tackle inflation and support food distributors
In a letter to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, the FWD said its members had been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, labour shortages and the Ukraine war
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association appoints Ylva Haglund as head of sustainability & engagement
She joins SWA after most recently holding the position of campaigns manager at Zero Waste Scotland
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NewsBrakes installs new solar panel system in drive towards 100% renewable electricity
The Harlow project is the first in a renewable energy scheme that will see the company generate green power at a number of its other sites across the UK
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NewsSmiths News launches daily recycling collection service for customers
The business said the new scheme would enable retailers to manage plastic and cardboard packaging left over from cash & carry trips and stock deliveries
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NewsBidcorp UK acquires Nicol Hughes Foodservice
Nicol Hughes Foodservice specialises in delivering ambient, frozen, chilled and non-food products to north west England and north Wales
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is the Scottish DRS such a headache for convenience retailers and wholesalers, and what can they do?
Scotland’s DRS plans, which are due to be implemented next year, have sparked outrage from wholesalers and convenience retailers, who claim they are unfair on smaller stores and could even limit consumer choice
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NewsMorrisons expands global trade with new exporter partnership
It means the supermarket giant can now supply its goods to new retailers in Singapore, Malta, Hong Kong, Cyprus and St Helena
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NewsSysco Specialty Group introduces new eco packaging in sustainability drive
The Promens trays have replaced traditional wax boxes, and only contain two types of easily recyclable plastic, LDPE and HDPE.
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NewsOmsco launches first branded range of organic cheeses
The new Grass Roots Dairy Co range will begin being stocked in specialist cheesemongers, delis, independent retailers and farm shops from later this month
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NewsFilshill tells customers to expect delivery delays due to heatwave
Filshill said its teams were working hard to clear any backlog as soon as possible, despite suppliers also experiencing problems
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NewsUnited Wholesale Scotland rolls out app to help retailers take on the rapid grocers
Yuu, a subsidiary of United Wholesale Scotland, is working with last-mile logistics firm Gophr to establish the service
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NewsBooker pauses frozen deliveries for Budgens and Londis retailers amid heatwave
The temporary suspension started on Monday this week and was put in place to protect frozen product integrity, quality and health & safety,
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NewsBrakes and FareShare provide two million meals to vulnerable people in 2021
Brakes works closely with local charities to ensure any leftover food is redistributed through a network of over 3.000 organisations
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NewsWaitrose to supply food range to Dobbies Garden Centres
Dobbies customers will be able to buy products from the grocer’s Essential Waitrose range as well as its premium ranges Waitrose No.1 and Waitrose Duchy Organic
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches live chat customer service on website and app
JJ said the service, which has been available for two weeks, has already resulted in a 33% reduction in calls to customer service
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NewsFederation of Independent Retailers ‘dismayed’ after Smiths News raises carriage charge
Customers of the news wholesaler received a letter today informing them of the intention to raise prices