The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has announced new collaborations with specialists The Algorithm People and Auditel as the industry pivots to a more environmentally sustainable future and reduces emissions. Both organisations have become affiliate members of the SWA and will... Read more
SWA’s Chief Executive Colin Smith picks his way through the evolving DRS situation in Scotland The SWA are members of Circularity Scotland (CSL), Scotland’s DRS scheme administrator. We have been working closely with producer members we represent and trade bodies,... Read more
According to TWC Trends research, 57% of the UK population expect all companies to be focused on sustainability and their environmental impact. The data – taken from research conducted in June 2022 – suggests that rather than being a point of... Read more
There’s a new face for sustainability issues in the wholesale sector, with Ylva Haglund joining Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) as head of sustainability and engagement. Haglund joins SWA from Zero Waste Scotland, where she was campaigns manager leading on consumer... Read more
Sam Jones, Head of Climate & Sustainability at CCEP – and supporter of the Green Wholesale Collective – explains why ongoing innovation in the supply chain is important for the planet and beneficial for businesses in the food and drink... Read more
Vehicle emissions are dropping through the floor at Hunt’s Food Group after the foodservice wholesaler registered a 76% drop following a switch to biofuel. The Caterforce member has invested heavily in innovative new ways to fuel its fleet of delivery... Read more
Industry experts gathered on stage at FWD’s conference to discuss how the wholesale sector can become greener in the face of demand for greater sustainability We’re all well versed about the need to operate more sustainably, but a lot of... Read more
A new study into the deposit returns scheme (DRS) has found shoppers experience a three-stage mental shift due to the plans. Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I commissioned a new white paper that has identified three phases – Surprise, Review and... Read more
The Group’s environmental values were recognised at the Foodservice Footprint Awards in June The Group, which is home to speciality businesses such as Fresh Direct, M& J Seafood, Wild Harvest and Freshfayre, took home the win in the Innovations in... Read more
A selection of Green Wholesale Collective supporters share examples of how their businesses are working more sustainably Dawood Pervez, Managing Director, Bestway Bestway has always strived to be at the heart of the community. We keep our company value of... Read more
Foodservice wholesaler Thomas Ridley has revealed it is successfully diverting 99% of its waste from going into landfill The Country Range Group member is committed to taking positive environmental action with its own operations and encouraging its customers to doing... Read more
Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has joined the Zero Emission Truck Taskforce in Scotland The SWA – and Chief Executive Colin Smith, who will be its representative – was invited to form part of the new group in recognition of its... Read more
Recycling Coca-Cola products has been made easier after the soft drinks giant introduced new, attached caps to its plastic bottles Production of bottles with attached caps began on 17 May at CCEP’s site in East Kilbride in Scotland – with... Read more
A new movement to encourage the wholesale sector to work more sustainably has been launched The Green Wholesale Collective is exclusive to Wholesale News – and is supported by national trade associations, FWD and SWA – and aims to cast a spotlight on how... Read more
As energy costs continue to soar, FWD Chief Executive James Bielby explains why more sustainable options are suddenly becoming a lot more attractive for wholesalers Chatting to one of our members a few days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine,... Read more
