Author Archives for David
May 26, 2023 11:58 am
Published by David
We caught up with our sustainability champions, the Green Wholesale Collective, to check on their sustainability success stories CREED’S 2022 TARGETS ON TRACK Having set ambitious targets for its sustainability actions last year, Creed Foodservice is firmly on track to... Read more
May 26, 2023 11:47 am
Published by David
FWD’s project to understand and reduce the environmental footprint of wholesalers has completed its first stage: an analysis of the emissions of members representing 80% of the market by turnover What have we learned so far? The companies taking part... Read more
April 24, 2023 10:44 am
Published by David
Food manufacturing specialist Wrights has announced a £1.3m investment in a fleet of environmentally friendly vehicles. The three-site manufacturer which supplies and distributes sweet and savoury bakery products and ready meals into the hospitality and retail sectors as part of... Read more
April 18, 2023 5:44 pm
Published by David
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors and the Scottish Wholesale Association have reacted to the decision to delay the launch of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme Scottish Government has announced that the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland, the first... Read more
April 14, 2023 4:50 pm
Published by David
With sustainability remaining a key focus for the sector as it works towards its Net Zero targets, The Green Wholesale Collective is opening its doors for its second year with wholesalers and brands invited to get involved From packing to... Read more
March 31, 2023 9:21 am
Published by David
Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched its latest product brochure with a clear sustainability message running throughout In addition to sharing its latest products and brand new lines, the Glasgow-based wholesaler has added value advice regarding food waste, with... Read more
March 22, 2023 7:33 pm
Published by David
Harlech Foodservice is on course for significant CO2 and energy cost reductions as it invests in more environmentally friendly systems. Among a package of initiatives, the foodservice wholesaler has increased the capacity of its giant freezer by 25% after reconfiguring... Read more
March 22, 2023 6:31 pm
Published by David
Working with ClimatePartner to identify targets and initiatives is to help the Group and its members operate in a more environmentally sustainable way. ClimatePartner, a leading climate action solutions provider, currently works with more than 6,000 companies across 60 countries... Read more
March 21, 2023 4:13 pm
Published by David
Scottish wholesaler announces a £1.5m investment in a range of major sustainability measures to support its long-term Net Zero ambitions. The investment includes a £1m energy-efficient CO2 freezer, solar panels, and LED lights with motion sensors; plus, on the 100-year... Read more
March 15, 2023 2:20 pm
Published by David
With sustainability one of FWD’s three key priorities for the coming years, wholesalers and suppliers reveal their achievements and plans. While we all know that sustainability is a global concern, it is affecting consumer behaviour now more than ever. More... Read more
February 24, 2023 5:27 pm
Published by David
Circularity Scotland has announced £22m of cashflow support measures to help Scotland’s drinks industry prepare for the introduction of Scotland’s deposit return scheme. The package includes: Up front charges removed for lower sales volumes Improved payment terms for lower sales... Read more
February 13, 2023 11:13 am
Published by David
As it launches its latest electric vehicle, Sysco in Great Britain has called for greater cross-industry collaboration. The new vehicle, which is built as part of a partnership that it hopes will be the catalyst for widespread, fully electric, multi-temperature... Read more
February 9, 2023 4:06 pm
Published by David
Scotland’s thousands of small producers lack the financial resources and capacity to meet the current deadlines for the deposit return scheme (DRS) according to a leading group of trade associations. The Scottish Wholesale Association, along with the Society of Independent... Read more
January 18, 2023 11:34 am
Published by David
FWD expresses concern over another burden on the supply chain as government bans the sale of single-use plastics in a bid to tackle the impact on the environment The ban, which comes into force in October 2023, will place another... Read more
January 11, 2023 1:49 pm
Published by David
Bidfood is set to open two new depots during 2023 to further strengthen its offer and support its target for greener depots and carbon footprint reduction. The new depots, which will add to the current 24, will be based in... Read more