Author Archives for David
December 19, 2024 10:48 am
Published by David
Welsh wholesaler plays key role in groundbreaking pilot project to support local produce and growers With just 6% of vegetables in Welsh schools being grown in Wales, a wholesaler is working with others to drive forward change as part of... Read more
December 19, 2024 10:43 am
Published by David
Already a champion of sustainability, Woods Foodservice has taken further steps towards being Net Zero by 2030 Woods Foodservice has accelerated its sustainability journey by replacing a third of its delivery vans with electric vehicles. The new fleet includes custom-built... Read more
December 19, 2024 10:15 am
Published by David
Wholesaler rolls up its sleeves in a collaboration to support and protect local green spaces In a collaboration aimed at enriching local ecosystems and fighting climate change, Suma Wholefoods joined forces with Forus Tree, a social enterprise committed to reforestation... Read more
December 13, 2024 3:46 pm
Published by David
Reflecting its commitment to responsibly-sourced premium products, Woods Foodservice has expanded its supplier base ahead of the festive period The Confex member has added charcuterie, smoked salmon, smoked meats, clotted cream, and regeneratively farmed flour to its portfolio to ensure... Read more
November 15, 2024 11:26 am
Published by David
Discover why it’s been a busy year for Suma and how there’s more to this wholesaler than meets the eye Suma is a wholefood collective founded more than 40 years ago in Leeds. Offering 7,000+ specialist and responsibly sourced products,... Read more
November 8, 2024 1:18 pm
Published by David
Mondelēz International has announced that its Cadbury core sharing bars, manufactured in Bournville and Coolock and sold in the UK&I, will be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging The packaging can be attributed to plastic sourced from advanced recycling... Read more
September 23, 2024 2:56 pm
Published by David
Sysco GB continues to transform the rooftops of its depots into renewable power stations with three new solar arrays Rooftops at its Newhouse (North Lanarkshire), Reading and Warrington depots will now generate almost 3 million kWh per year combined, building... Read more
August 20, 2024 4:49 pm
Published by David
Bournemouth-based foodservice wholesaler Country Fare is settling into its brand-new, state-of-the-art depot, achieving an incredible sustainability goal along the way Not only does the site offer the Unitas member additional space to continue its expansion plans, but it has also... Read more
August 9, 2024 11:23 am
Published by David
Having won praise for its many and varied sustainability actions, Castell Howell Foods has taken things a step further Announcing a collaboration with carbon partner Auditel, the Caterforce member has ambitious plans to create a fully sustainable supply chain. “Our... Read more
August 9, 2024 11:06 am
Published by David
Coca Cola European Partners completes the two-year roll-out of its attached-cap plastic bottles as the final two sites switch to the new-style bottles The phased roll-out across CCEP’s five manufacturing sites in GB and sites in Morpeth, Northumberland and Edmonton,... Read more
June 28, 2024 6:56 pm
Published by David
FareShare UK, the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, has launched its manifesto ahead of the General Election on Thursday 4 July Called ‘Where’s the Food? Strengthening Communities Through Surplus Food Redistribution’, the manifesto calls on the next... Read more
June 7, 2024 11:47 am
Published by David
Bristol event hosted by the Spanish wholesaler and importer attracted more than 200 chefs and guests from the UK and Spain The event attracted more than 200 chefs and guests from the UK and Spain and was the perfect opportunity... Read more
June 6, 2024 6:04 pm
Published by David
Wholesalers and suppliers can benefit from a free webinar, hosted by The Felix Project, on reducing food waste The event, Tackling Food Waste: How To Hit Net Zero And Be A Hero, will bring together a number of food industry... Read more
May 17, 2024 4:26 pm
Published by David
We catch up with Creed Foodservice to find out more about its progress on sustainability As Creed Foodservice releases its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, it revealed that the wholesaler reduced its electricity consumption by 25% in 2023.... Read more
May 16, 2024 6:39 pm
Published by David
Adams Foodservice claimed the sustainable wholesaler crown at Confex’s annual awards Beating fierce competition to take the title of Confex’s Green Wholesaler of the Year at its annual awards, Adams Foodservice wowed the judges with its commitment to sustainability. The... Read more