Archive of all Wholesalers articles – Page 61
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Analysis & FeaturesThe great foodservice diversion: can companies repurpose fast enough?
A once-secure sector is now in a desperate struggle for survival
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NewsMatthew Clark looks to open up new routes to market with delivery app
It comes as on-trade drinks wholesalers were blindsided when the nation’s pubs, bars and restaurants were ordered to close their premises
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NewsBrakes starts selling direct to consumers via Food Shop service
Brakes’ new Food Shop venture went live this week at its Reading, Portbury and Warrington depots
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NewsWholesaler JW Filshill puts 50-case cap on click & collect
Customers have been warned delivery times will now be a day later than usual
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NewsHancocks to shut all 19 cash & carry depots and shift to online
The Grocer understands this to be the first wholesaler to close its doors in response to the coronavirus crisis
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NewsBestway to impose sanctions on coronavirus profiteers
The wholesaler has also introduced social distancing measures in its depots
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NewsWholesalers call for support to prevent foodservice stock from going to waste
Millions of pounds worth of perishable food is sitting in warehouses as foodservice sector ‘falls off a cliff’
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NewsBrakes supports Iceland with supplies of milk
The Grocer understands Brakes will be supplying significant volumes to the retailer
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NewsCoronavirus: Parfetts urges suppliers to keep local shops stocked up
Joint-MD Greg Suszczenia warned against suppliers prioritising major supermarkets over the wholesale sector
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NewsSainsbury’s trials sale of Brakes catering-sized products
Sainsbury’s is currently selling catering-sized packs of Brakes own-label food in 10 stores in Kent
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NewsCoronavirus: Fairfax Meadow launches new DTC meat delivery service
The wholesale catering butcher is now also supplying into retail, through the Central England Co-op
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NewsBidfood and JJ Foodservice adapt business models to sell to consumers
Bidfood is now offering home delivery as well as a click & collect service from 14 of its depots
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Comment & OpinionFoodservice suppliers need support to feed hospital patients and care homes
With no cafés, restaurants or bars to supply, foodservice wholesalers are struggling
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NewsBidfood and Brakes to team up to help vulnerable access essential food
The coalition between the two foodservice giants was agreed during a meeting with Defra last week
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NewsCoronavirus: Booker restricts items and bans children from depots
Booker has introduced maximum limits on items such as bread, milk, anti-bacterial products and dried pasta
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NewsLWC Drinks sells to consumers in temporary switch to B2C model
It will take consumer orders over the phone and offer free home delivery
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NewsNeil Turton to stay on to steer Sugro through coronavirus
Turton was due to leave the business on 1 May following a notice period
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NewsFrozen Food Platform set up to match hospitality suppliers with grocery retailers
The Frozen Food Platform is a response to the crisis in the out-of-home market
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NewsCoronavirus: wholesalers and suppliers struggle with loss of bar and restaurant sales
Chancellor Rishi Sunak tabled a £330bn bailout for businesses impacted by the outbreak including pubs and restaurants
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NewsFoodservice wholesalers predict tough months as coronavirus threatens hospitality sector
Wholesalers have told The Grocer the picture is already bad for many of their customers