All articles by Lyndsey Cambridge – Page 30
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NewsSimplyFresh to cut down on plastic with ‘unpacked’ scheme
SimplyFresh’s 84-store estate will be encouraged to adopt the new scheme in a bid to reduce plastic
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NewsBooker claims first with fully recyclable takeaway cup
The cup is recyclable, compostable and biodegradable
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NewsUnitas plans major expansion of fascia estate
Plans for 2020 include a key focus on the foodservice channel
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NewsWDS Group hails success of KeyKegs recycling scheme
An average of 600 empty craft beer and wine containers are collected by the delivered wholesale business each week
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NewsVegware links with First Mile for compostable packaging collection
The service is available to both businesses and individuals
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NewsCaterforce to launch Roast 440 own label coffee brand
The new range will be available for its seven Caterforce members to supply independent coffee shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants
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NewsCostco’s Steve Pappas retires after 50-year career in retail
Pappas spent 29 years with wholesaler Costco, 22 of them helping to develop its business in Asia, Australia and Europe
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NewsPret a Manger set to complete rollout of full ingredient allergen labelling
The initiative forms a key part of Pret’s Allergy Plan, launched in May this year
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NewsHenderson Wholesale reports rocketing sales and profits
The company-owned stores division, Henderson Retail posted a 12% increase in turnover to £384m and a 12.9% jump in pre-tax profit to £8.7m
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NewsJJ Food Service launches campaign to recruit women for night shift work
The campaign is focused on its Enfield, Dagenham and Sidcup branches
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NewsParfetts posts 10% jump in turnover as profits surge
The wholesaler’s like-for-like sales grew by 5%
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NewsLeadsom warned over no-deal Brexit impact on food and drink workforce
Trade bodies are calling for a revision down of the suggested £30,000 minimum salary threshold
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NewsGary Mullineux to take over as interim MD at Caterforce
Current MD Nick Redford announced plans to step down at the end of the year after 10 years in the role
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NewsExponent buys specialist foods wholesaler East End Foods
Exponent confirmed that several members of the Wouhra family would continue with the £200m turnover business
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NewsHi-Line Wines blames collapse on increased supermarket competition
A winding up petition was presented in August by Kingsway Asset Finance, which claims to be a creditor of the company
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NewsPret a Manger names Clare Clough UK MD
Clough oversaw the introduction of Pret’s allergy plan over the past year
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NewsLink launches fund for free-to-use cash machines in rural areas
Link will fund free-to-use ATMs in areas that have lost free access to cash in a new £4m initiative
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NewsPayPoint links with Paysafe to offer in-store online payments system
The partnership will allow customers to pay for online purchases in stores using cash
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Amazon a threat to the wholesale sector, or does it offer an opportunity?
Until recently, wholesale has been relatively unscathed by the online giant. But could the advent of Amazon Business change that?
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NewsBidfood makes DTC debut with standalone Catering2You service
The foodservice giant has launched Catering2You.co.uk, a standalone online marketplace aimed at small businesses, event organisers and consumers looking to buy in bulk