Wholesale
A rounded look at the wholesale industry
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Food industry trends to look out for in 2021
27 January 2021 Food & DrinkLloyd’s Register’s Kimberly Carey Coffin outlines what retailers and food producers can expect to see in 2021 -
“Hidden heroes of the pandemic”: tribute paid to food and drink workers
19 January 2021 CoronavirusEnvironment secretary George Eustice has penned an open letter to the food and drink industry praising the sector’s work throughout the coronavirus crisis -
Wholesalers outline “urgent support” needed for the food and drink supply chain
21 October 2020 CoronavirusA group of industry leaders have written to the Chancellor to urge the government to extend its support measures to the hospitality sector and those who supply it -
How COVID-19’s potential second wave is affecting online shopping
01 October 2020 CoronavirusWith the concerns surrounding another lockdown causing fluctuations in consumer behaviour once again, we examine how independent retailers can prepare themselves online -
Retailers see an exciting rise in demand for British food
30 September 2020 CoronavirusIncreasing numbers of consumers are actively seeking out locally produced food, says recent research -
How I pivoted my drinks business to survive Covid-19
01 July 2020 CoronavirusDavid Wood, director of The Liana Cocktail Company, reimagined his drinks distribution business, pivoting the brand into an interactive cocktail retailer in a matter of weeks in order to survive the coronavirus pandemic -
FRA annual conference approaches
13 February 2019 NewsThe annual conference of the Farm Retailing Association (FRA), previously known as FARMA, will take place in Oxford this month, bringing a network of farm retailers and suppliers together for a packed programme of conference seminars, workshops, trade stands and a roving networking dinner -
Ambrosi acquires Anthony Rowcliffe and Son Limited
31 January 2019 NewsAmbrosi S.p.A, a premium specialty Italian cheese producer, has acquired family-owned cheese and fine foods distributor Anthony Rowcliffe and Son Limited -
Hider Foods cuts range by 20 per cent to drive innovation
17 December 2018 NewsHider Foods, one of the UK’s largest fine food and drink distributors, has implemented a range rationalisation review to reduce its SKU count by 750 products -
Curd & Cure gains SALSA certification
25 July 2018 NewsFood and drink wholesaler Curd & Cure has been awarded Safe & Local Supplier Approval (SALSA) for the production facility within its new custom-built premises in Staplehurst, Kent -
Hider Foods acquires Dart Valley Foods brands and assets
20 July 2018 NewsFine food and drink distributor Hider Foods has announced the acquisition of a collection of assets from Hampshire-based Dart Valley Foods, which recently went into administration -
Fine food wholesaler expands into larger premises
29 May 2018 NewsKent-based artisan food and drink wholesaler Curd & Cure has moved into a 10,500 square foot, state of the art, custom-built unit in Staplehurst in order to drive the business forward
