Author Archives for David
July 21, 2023 11:42 am
Published by David
Fresh Direct has partnered with Fischer Farms to launch a range of British-grown herbs and leafy greens, giving foodservice customers access to high quality, locally-produced fresh produce The partnership aims to improve supply chain sustainability with products currently having to... Read more
July 3, 2023 5:10 pm
Published by David
We chat to Britvic and Country Range member Savona Foodservice to find out about their latest sustainability initiatives Britvic invests to reduce emissions The soft drinks manufacturer is installing a new heat system, which will reduce its emissions by 50%... Read more
June 30, 2023 12:58 pm
Published by David
FWD has unveiled its plans for the wholesale sector to reach net zero by 2040 at its annual conference The project, which has been nine months in the making, consists of three key elements: A calculation of the carbon footprint... Read more
June 28, 2023 3:47 pm
Published by David
To drastically reduce its carbon footprint and generate cost savings that help to drive value, Parfetts is rolling out LED lighting and solar panels at its depots across the UK The programme sees new LED lighting installed in Halifax and... Read more
June 21, 2023 11:52 am
Published by David
There’s no hiding from the growing importance of environment, social and governance principles, and those who ignore them do so at their peril, says FWD Chairman Dawood Pervez In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in consumer expectations with... Read more
June 1, 2023 1:10 pm
Published by David
Costco has joined forces with Engenera Renewables Group to support its members in combatting soaring energy costs through the adoption of solar power In today’s retail landscape, where energy prices are reaching unprecedented heights and the urgency to address global... Read more
June 1, 2023 1:08 pm
Published by David
Following a successful installation at its Harlow depot last year, Brakes has taken the next step to harnessing natural energy across its estate with a solar panel system at its Aylesford depot The new 2,400 solar panel system will provide... Read more
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