Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched ‘Countdown to Christmas’, designed to help operators to make the most of the festive period, with a range of new products, offers and supporting activity. Spearheading the festive campaign are more than 130 new lines with everything from premium desserts including a Chantilly Patisserie Jaffa Orange Dome …
As one of the UK’s largest temperature-controlled food distribution businesses, Reed Boardall is committed to operating in the most efficient and environmentally-sustainable way possible. But like many businesses in the cold chain sector, it also struggles with the challenges of rising energy and fuel costs, which have significantly impacted its profitability. As a result, it’s …
Specialist fresh produce supplier, Bidfresh, has moved Daily Fish from its Kings Cross base in North London to a new 24,298 sq ft state-of-the-art depot in Enfield. The site, now fully operational, is designed to deliver faster, more reliable logistics across London, helping chefs receive the freshest fish at the highest quality. The move also …
M&S Food is announcing another step forward in its Reshape for Growth strategy by appointing A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the UK’s largest family-owned businesses, as its new primary wholesale partner for third party branded products. This strategic partnership will streamline and modernise M&S’ supply chain, helping deliver a more consistent and reliable …
Shepton Mallet-based Peter Green Haulage has posted a sharp increase in both turnover and profits, capping off a strong year for the long-standing local firm. The family-run business, which has operated out of Shepton since the 1960s, saw revenues rise to £26.9 million in the year ending 31 December 2024—a 6.5% increase on the previous …
Olympus Power has joined forces with Julian House, a charity based in Exeter, to raise awareness and funds for people across the South West. They provide life-changing support for those experiencing domestic abuse, addiction, long-term unemployment, and the harsh reality of sleeping rough. Their services range from emergency accommodation to training opportunities that help people …
Star Refrigeration has been recognised for its pioneering role in renewable energy, digital innovation and manufacturing leadership at the Made in Scotland Awards 2025. Organised by Scottish Business Insider, the award winners will be announced at a ceremony, which will take place on 25th September at Glasgow’s Voco Grand Central Hotel to celebrate Scotland’s most …
Signals to ensure there are never too many HGVs using the M48 Severn crossing form part of a solution that will allow the current weight restriction to be removed next Autumn. This would mean HGVs weighing over 7.5 tonnes are no longer diverted onto the M4 Prince of Wales bridge. National Highways is to engage …
kff, the Kent-based leading regional foodservice wholesaler, has launched more than 70 new products as part of a Christmas range that showcases local provenance and offers menusolutions to maximise the festive opportunity for customers, including Grab and Go ideas and festive brunches. The ‘Make Christmas Magic’ campaign introduces products from south-east producers, including the Homemade …
Exide Technologies, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications, releases its latest ESG report, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable battery innovation and its commitment to a resilient future. Building on the momentum of its inaugural report last year, as well as the launch of its 2024 to …
South Lincs Foodservice, part of the Caterfood Buying Group, has implemented Podfather logistics software in a move to transition to paperless deliveries and improve operational efficiencies. The use of Podfather, which includes planning, route optimisation, and ePOD features, is also improving the customer experience for the foodservice company which dates back to the 1930s. Offering …
The Greggs Foundation, the independent charity associated with Greggs, is proud to announce its support of national charity Meals & More with a grant of £28,500 Since leading foodservice provider, Brakes founded Meals & More in 2015, the charity has supported over 2.5 million meals at holiday clubs across the UK. Thousands of children and …
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