Archive of all Wholesalers articles – Page 51
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NewsAF Blakemore trials 19-tonne electric HGV
The Spar wholesaler said the trail puts it ‘one step closer’ to introducing its first electric HGV
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NewsKitwave Group opens new distribution warehouse in Wakefield
The facility will also act as the head office for Kitwave-owned on-trade wholesaler HB Clark
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NewsT Quality acquires Scottish wholesaler Morrison’s Foodservices
It comes as T Quality looks to expand its delivery network to cope with increased demand
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NewsFWD and ACS relaunch dignity charter to promote respect in industry
The Charter was initially launched in 2019 as a tool to unify the trade on best practice while at events and in the workplace
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NewsIceland Swift stores selling Co-op own-label lines in supply deal with Bestway
The deal is supplying Swift with a full range of ambient and chilled food, including branded products as well as Co-op own label
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NewsWholesalers examining supply chains for Russia links
The Grocer understands foodservice wholesalers in particular have been quizzed by on-trade customers regarding products either sourced from Russia or Belarus
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NewsBrakes launches ‘Virtual Chef’ tool ahead of calorie labelling legislation
The new technology would reduce the potential for human error and save businesses time by providing bespoke label design functionality
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NewsSodexo unveils food waste guidance for government and businesses
Recommendations for organisations include committing to a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030 and using technology to track and minimise waste
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NewsUnitas Wholesale appoint Aoife Kenny as new commercial director
She will replace John Baines who plans to retire as trading director after 28 years at the buying group
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NewsThe Ethical Butcher to launch wholesale business supplying restaurants, pubs and hotels
Early partners with the brand include Native, Silo, and The Warehouse at The Conduit.
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NewsJJ Foodservice pledges support for Ukrainian refugees
The wholesaler said it would support refugees with advice on essential skills such as CV writing
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NewsCo-op to extend Glasgow DC in £12m investment
The convenience retailer said upgrading the depot will further improve its service to the existing stores
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches ‘Save Big Wednesday’ promotions campaign
This latest promotional offer is part of a wider strategy to make collecting goods more desirable for customers
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NewsAF Blakemore hires David Cooke as group commercial director
He took up the newly created role on 7 February and reports to CEO Jerry Marwood
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NewsNisa scraps paper for digital proof of delivery system
The rollout of the electronic proof of delivery (EPOD) system will start from the end of the month
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NewsFoodservice wholesalers need to prioritise e-commerce development
The FWD said the pandemic had brought about rapid changes to the way wholesalers did business
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NewsBestway takes part in Home Office age verification tech trials
Trial will run until May across three Bestway Retail stores in Leeds
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NewsAlmost 50% of independent retailers are using Booker
Lumina Intelligence’s Wholesale Markets Report 2021 found that 47% of convenience retailers shopped with Booker from October to December last year
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Comment & OpinionBig 30’s historic losses last year only tell half the story
Last year was the most challenging for the UK’s grocery wholesalers since the Second World War
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NewsSpar appoints Nick Bunker as new chair of food distributors board
His appointment marks the first time Spar has elected a chair from outside the organisation