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NewsBidfood faced with possible strike action after unions accuse wholesaler of ‘fire and rehire’ tactics
Bidfood described the fire and rehire allegations as “inflammatory and untrue” and the result of deteriorating relations with the trade unions
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NewsBidfood cuts food waste sent to landfill by 92% in six years
Reducing food waste is one of Bidfood’s ongoing goals to achieve net zero status
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NewsCaterfood outlines £1bn turnover target
Caterfood Buying Group was officially formed in 2019 as Bidcorp kicked off a shopping spree of independent foodservice wholesalers
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association appoints new VP Jon Mack
Mack will join president Tom Slaven to work with association members on key issues
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Analysis & FeaturesGlobal flavours, premium food to go, chocolicious: Bidfood 2025 trends revealed
Despite British consumers still feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, out-of-home forecasts suggest diners are ready to flock back to comfort and affordable luxury in 2025
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NewsBidfood Wales boosts domestic offer with 150 new ‘Wonderfully Welsh’ products
The wholesaler has worked alongside the Welsh government to spotlight product authenticity
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NewsBidfood opens new Bodmin depot to improve south west connection
The new depot will improve delivery connections with the south west
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can we change school dinner provision for the better?
Many believe the school food system needs serious reform. Jamie Oliver’s Good School Food Awards – packed with good examples of tasty, nutritious school dinners – shows a way forward
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NewsCaterfood Buying Group acquires wholesaler Turner Price
The wholesaler will become the eighth member of the buying group owned by Bidcorp
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NewsBidcorp appoints new managing director of Bidfresh
Andy Farnworth will replace Brian Hall, who is retiring after a 20-year career at Bidfresh
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NewsCaterfood appoints new commercial director
Tom Workman will join the team from Creed Foodservice, where he worked for over six years
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NewsPepsiCo invests £8m into Pipers Crisps factory to meet demand
The funding will cover the installation of energy-efficient crisp fryers and packaging machines
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NewsBidfood launches interactive care home platform to support care customers
The platform contains 75 interactive elements including videos, product guides and Bidfood’s free e-learning bites, divided in six digital user-friendly rooms
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NewsBidfood planning to introduce carbon labelling on products
Bidfood announced its next strategy to tackle carbon emissions at Destination 2025 this week
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NewsBidfood ties up with CarbonCloud to manage climate footprint
The foodservice wholesaler said it was an “important step forward” in achieving its net zero carbon emissions target by 2045
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NewsBidfood to reach 27 depots with 2025 Worcester opening
The 60,000 sq ft depot will add to Bidfood’s growing infrastructure, with two new depots in Glasgow and Bedfordshire launching earlier this year
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NewsDaniel Khalife: terror suspect escaped prison underneath Bidfood truck
Bidfood is a major supplier of food to the public sector including schools, hospitals and prisons across the UK
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NewsBidfood releases customer guide ahead of single-use plastic ban
The wholesaler said the guide would help customers to source alternative products and promote recyclable plastics and their correct waste streams
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Analysis & FeaturesOur top social media picks from the Grocer Gold Awards 2023
Did your Grocer Gold Awards 2023 social post grab the limelight?
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NewsM&S Food wins Grocer of the Year for the first time in its history
Ultimate accolade caps a great night in which M&S CEO Stuart Machin also received the coveted Grocer Cup