Welcome to the September issue of Wholesale Manager. Leading foodservice provider, Bidfood, is creating up to 30 new jobs for local drivers with its new 15,000 sq. ft depot on the Cooksland Industrial Estate in Bodmin. In addition, the new site will also help to connect the South West and ease some of the seasonal pressures on Bidfood’s Lee Mill depot, as well as reduce delivery miles and enhance the customer experience for those furthest away from Lee Mill.
Unitas Wholesale has announced the launch of its latest category guide that will provide retailers with ‘essential industry insight’ to drive sales and increase profits. Available now, the new 64-page category guide contains the latest advice for the licensed and tobacco category, informed by the most up-to-date sales and trends data.
Pilgrim Foodservice marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of a new depot in Colchester. The official opening was marked by the Mayor of Colchester, Councillor Lesley Scott-Boutell, who not only celebrated the launch of this impressive facility but also highlighted the positive impact it will have on the local community and beyond. This new depot, a cornerstone of Pilgrim Foodservice’s ambitious investment plan, has already created 14 new jobs, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting the local economy.
Dunns Food and Drinks, in partnership with Scotland’s oldest football club, Queen’s Park, has announced a new initiative to support young people through Aware Scotland. The partnership will see the club provide coaching sessions and experiences for young people facing adversity. Julie Dunn, Operations Director, and Jim Rowan, Managing Director at Dunns Food and Drinks, tell our Focus on Foodservice page more about the charity initiative and their plans to grow the business.
With a global portfolio of brands, a successful strategy and talented people, BAT’s purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World. The company’s strategic aim is to migrate smokers from cigarettes to smokeless alternatives and become a predominantly smokeless business by 2035. In The Interview, Susanna De Iesu, Commercial Director UK&I tells Wholesale Manager what are the current trends in the vape market and how BAT is striving to be responsible in its marketing to avoid appealing to youths.
Budweiser Brewing Group has introduced a new Convenience Vision, with the aim of helping the trade drive beer category growth. Data gathered by BBG is passed on to wholesalers so they can know where the greatest demand within the category is and therefore where they should focus their resources. Ollie Devon, Commercial Director, Convenience & Wholesale at Budweiser Brewing Group, talks to Wholesale Manager about what trends are driving the market and how the company works with wholesalers to help them grow their sales.
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