Meiko enhances UK management team
A key leader in Hilton’s European F&B strategy for the past 10 years has joined Meiko UK's management team.
Jon Sharp, with over 35 years of industry experience, will take on the role of Specification Manager for Meiko's 'care and protect' sectors. These sectors include specialised washing systems for care homes and breathing apparatus for firefighters.
Mr. Sharp, who brings extensive sales leadership and business development expertise, was instrumental in driving significant F&B brand growth for Hampton by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn during his decade-long tenure as a key member of Hilton’s leadership team across Europe.
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Jon Sharp, with over 35 years of industry experience, will take on the role of Specification Manager for Meiko's 'care and protect' sectors. These sectors include specialised washing systems for care homes and breathing apparatus for firefighters.
Mr. Sharp, who brings extensive sales leadership and business development expertise, was instrumental in driving significant F&B brand growth for Hampton by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn during his decade-long tenure as a key member of Hilton’s leadership team across Europe.
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09/Dec/2024 08:43
Supreme acquires Typhoo Tea from administration
Supreme, a UK-based consumer goods company, has acquired Typhoo Tea after it entered administration.
The Guardian reported that the rescue deal was valued at £10.2 million.
The acquisition secures Typhoo’s future in both UK and international markets, maintaining the brand’s British ownership.
Founded in 1903, Typhoo entered administration last month, putting its future and associated brands in jeopardy.
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The Guardian reported that the rescue deal was valued at £10.2 million.
The acquisition secures Typhoo’s future in both UK and international markets, maintaining the brand’s British ownership.
Founded in 1903, Typhoo entered administration last month, putting its future and associated brands in jeopardy.
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05/Dec/2024 09:34
McClures Joins Country Range Group as Fifth New Member in Five Months
McClures, the proud independent foodservice wholesaler from the English Lake District, has been announced as the latest company to join the Country Range Group.
Becoming the Group’s 15th member and the fifth new addition in 2024, McClures officially joined the Country Range Group on 1st December 2024.
Based in Windermere, in the heart of the English Lake District, McClures is a family-owned business founded by Bill McClure in 1945.
Initially selling Morecambe Bay shrimps from a hand cart in Kendal.
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Becoming the Group’s 15th member and the fifth new addition in 2024, McClures officially joined the Country Range Group on 1st December 2024.
Based in Windermere, in the heart of the English Lake District, McClures is a family-owned business founded by Bill McClure in 1945.
Initially selling Morecambe Bay shrimps from a hand cart in Kendal.
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02/Dec/2024 12:00
Britvic’s 'outstanding performance' fuelled by the success of new growth brands
Soft drinks company Britvic has reported what it calls an 'outstanding performance' in its latest financial results for the year ending 30 September 2024.
The major brand reported £1.9 billion in revenue for the financial year, marking a 9.5% increase from £1.7 billion in 2023.
Similarly, profit after tax increased by 1.8%, reaching £125.8 million, up from £124 million last year.
Britvic attributed the growth to both price/mix and volume.
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The major brand reported £1.9 billion in revenue for the financial year, marking a 9.5% increase from £1.7 billion in 2023.
Similarly, profit after tax increased by 1.8%, reaching £125.8 million, up from £124 million last year.
Britvic attributed the growth to both price/mix and volume.
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25/Nov/2024 10:41
Bidcorp UK marks 25th Anniversary
This month, Bidcorp UK—parent company of Bidfood, Bidfresh, Bidcorp Manufacturing, and Caterfood Buying Group—marks 25 years of successful trading since its acquisition by South African-based Bidcorp.
To celebrate the milestone, all Bidcorp UK depots will host parties, with festivities running for two weeks until Saturday, 23 November. Alongside site-specific activities, every employee will receive an anniversary card with details of a special prize giveaway.
The celebrations commemorate Bidcorp UK’s establishment in 1999.
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To celebrate the milestone, all Bidcorp UK depots will host parties, with festivities running for two weeks until Saturday, 23 November. Alongside site-specific activities, every employee will receive an anniversary card with details of a special prize giveaway.
The celebrations commemorate Bidcorp UK’s establishment in 1999.
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18/Nov/2024 12:00
Bunzl acquires C&C Catering Equipment
Bunzl has expanded its portfolio by acquiring C&C Catering Equipment, a family-owned distributor specialising in catering equipment and kitchen design.
C&C Catering Equipment, based in Chester, has a long family history, having been founded in 1981 by John and Enid Kitchin. Since 1996, their son, Peter Kitchin, has led the company, growing it into a prominent distributor and kitchen design business within the catering sector.
With this acquisition, Bunzl now controls not only C&C Catering Equipment but also its subsidiaries.
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C&C Catering Equipment, based in Chester, has a long family history, having been founded in 1981 by John and Enid Kitchin. Since 1996, their son, Peter Kitchin, has led the company, growing it into a prominent distributor and kitchen design business within the catering sector.
With this acquisition, Bunzl now controls not only C&C Catering Equipment but also its subsidiaries.
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04/Nov/2024 17:22
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney invest in Wrexham Lager
Wrexham Lager Beer Co has announced that Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have joined as new co-owners of the company.
This new partnership comes four years after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased Wrexham AFC, the Welsh town’s struggling football club, and documented its revival in a successful TV series.
Founded in 1882, Wrexham Lager is the oldest lager brewery still operating in Great Britain. It supplies its products across multiple channels, including the on-trade.
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This new partnership comes four years after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased Wrexham AFC, the Welsh town’s struggling football club, and documented its revival in a successful TV series.
Founded in 1882, Wrexham Lager is the oldest lager brewery still operating in Great Britain. It supplies its products across multiple channels, including the on-trade.
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31/Oct/2024 12:23
Northumbrian operator takes on second lease with Star Pubs
Licensee of Newcastle House in Rothbury, and a former hotelier and restauranteur, Chris Greaves has taken on his second Star Pubs lease, The Coach Inn in Lesbury, nr Alnwick. He is undertaking a joint £330,000 refurbishment of the village pub with Star Pubs which will be completed mid-November in time for the festive season.
The Coach Inn, the only pub in the village, reopened in February after a four-year closure with Chris and his team managing it on a temporary basis until he took on its lease.
The investment will see the picturesque pub benefit from a new extended kitchen.
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The Coach Inn, the only pub in the village, reopened in February after a four-year closure with Chris and his team managing it on a temporary basis until he took on its lease.
The investment will see the picturesque pub benefit from a new extended kitchen.
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14/Oct/2024 14:00
Creed Foodservice announces agreement to be acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group
Creed Foodservice, a prominent foodservice provider in the UK, has reached an agreement to be acquired by Kitwave Wholesale Group (Kitwave).
As part of the acquisition, Creed Foodservice will assume a key position within Kitwave’s Foodservice division, which encompasses the trading operations of David Miller Frozen Foods, Total Foodservice, M.J. Baker Foodservice, and Westcountry Food Holdings.
With the integration of Creed Foodservice, Kitwave’s Foodservice division will expand its depot count to 10 (16 when including the on-trade business).
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As part of the acquisition, Creed Foodservice will assume a key position within Kitwave’s Foodservice division, which encompasses the trading operations of David Miller Frozen Foods, Total Foodservice, M.J. Baker Foodservice, and Westcountry Food Holdings.
With the integration of Creed Foodservice, Kitwave’s Foodservice division will expand its depot count to 10 (16 when including the on-trade business).
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26/Sep/2024 10:02
Country Valley Foods to join Country Range Group
As of October 1st, 2024, Country Valley Foods has become the newest foodservice wholesaler to join the Country Range Group.
Founded in 1971 by Stewart Munro and Eric Duggan, Country Valley Foods provides a wide selection of fresh meat, dry goods, chilled and frozen products, as well as janitorial supplies, serving the hospitality, retail, education, and healthcare industries.
In 2023, the family-owned business generated a turnover of £29 million and operates a fleet of 24 vehicles delivering five days a week across North East England.
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Founded in 1971 by Stewart Munro and Eric Duggan, Country Valley Foods provides a wide selection of fresh meat, dry goods, chilled and frozen products, as well as janitorial supplies, serving the hospitality, retail, education, and healthcare industries.
In 2023, the family-owned business generated a turnover of £29 million and operates a fleet of 24 vehicles delivering five days a week across North East England.
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26/Sep/2024 08:09
Harlech secures over £2 million in school food contracts
Harlech Foodservice has secured two significant school contracts valued at over £2 million, marking its first education partnership in South Wales.
One of the contracts, valued at £1.5 million, involves supplying schools in Gwynedd, North Wales, with a variety of products, including Welsh beef. The other is a £700,000, 12-month agreement to provide schools and care homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, with food supplies.
The Gwynedd contract encompasses all schools in the region, including Ysgol Llanystumdwy.
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One of the contracts, valued at £1.5 million, involves supplying schools in Gwynedd, North Wales, with a variety of products, including Welsh beef. The other is a £700,000, 12-month agreement to provide schools and care homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, with food supplies.
The Gwynedd contract encompasses all schools in the region, including Ysgol Llanystumdwy.
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05/Sep/2024 09:07
Britvic unveils upgraded National Distribution Centre
Britvic, the global drinks company, has unveiled its newly upgraded national distribution centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, UK, following a £25 million investment.
Britvic has upgraded the technical systems and facilities at its distribution centre to enhance warehouse and logistical operations. This facility supports both national and international customers, providing a range of soft drinks, including Robinsons, Tango, and J2O.
Thanks to the investment, the Leicestershire facility now boasts 17 new automatic cranes.
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Britvic has upgraded the technical systems and facilities at its distribution centre to enhance warehouse and logistical operations. This facility supports both national and international customers, providing a range of soft drinks, including Robinsons, Tango, and J2O.
Thanks to the investment, the Leicestershire facility now boasts 17 new automatic cranes.
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20/Aug/2024 10:36
Steelite acquires UK hospitality supply business
Steelite International has purchased Utopia, a British supplier of tableware and glassware, for an undisclosed amount.
The acquisition provides Steelite with access to Utopia’s product lines, brands, centralised distribution centre, and state-of-the-art decorating facility, while also expanding its international presence.
Established in 2000 and headquartered in Chesterfield, UK, Utopia provides a wide array of tableware, glassware, and accessories specifically designed for the hospitality industry and branded glass market.
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The acquisition provides Steelite with access to Utopia’s product lines, brands, centralised distribution centre, and state-of-the-art decorating facility, while also expanding its international presence.
Established in 2000 and headquartered in Chesterfield, UK, Utopia provides a wide array of tableware, glassware, and accessories specifically designed for the hospitality industry and branded glass market.
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02/Jul/2024 07:49
STAR PUBS INVESTS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Star Pubs is investing £4.6m in revamping the outside of its pubs and creating great outdoor spaces in 2024 with 156 pubs set to benefit from the external upgrade programme.
To deliver maximum returns for licensees, Star is taking a strategic approach to its redecoration projects focusing on reflecting and promoting each pub’s internal offer to passersby via its external look and signage. As part of the initiative, all Star’s project teams have been through training in the conscious and subconscious signals that a pub’s exterior communicates. Mural signs and smart heritage colours will be used at premium venues.
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To deliver maximum returns for licensees, Star is taking a strategic approach to its redecoration projects focusing on reflecting and promoting each pub’s internal offer to passersby via its external look and signage. As part of the initiative, all Star’s project teams have been through training in the conscious and subconscious signals that a pub’s exterior communicates. Mural signs and smart heritage colours will be used at premium venues.
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25/Jun/2024 13:01
Britvic rejects £3.1bn acquisition from Carlsberg
Soft drink maker Britvic has turned down a £3.1bn takeover bid from Danish brewing giant Carlsberg. Following the news, shares of Britvic, the producer of Robinsons squash and J2O, jumped by as much as 15% from Friday, 21 June.
Britvic announced that it received a proposal from Carlsberg to acquire the entire business on 11 June.
Britvic revealed that Carlsberg's potential bid valued the company at 1,250p per share, or £3.1 billion. However, Britvic rejected the proposal, stating that it 'significantly undervalues Britvic.
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Britvic announced that it received a proposal from Carlsberg to acquire the entire business on 11 June.
Britvic revealed that Carlsberg's potential bid valued the company at 1,250p per share, or £3.1 billion. However, Britvic rejected the proposal, stating that it 'significantly undervalues Britvic.
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24/Jun/2024 14:03
Bidcorp UK acquires ice cream manufacturer Northern Bloc
Bidcorp UK has acquired Northern Bloc, an ice cream manufacturer that supplies products to Booths, the National Trust, and Wagamama.
Founded in 2014, Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd provides a variety of products, including vegan and custom ice creams in numerous flavors. The company also offers a low-sugar ice cream range for children and a special ice cream for dogs, in partnership with the Dogs Trust.
Northern Bloc will become part of Bidcorp UK's network of manufacturing businesses, which includes Simply Food Solutions and Yarde Farm.
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Founded in 2014, Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd provides a variety of products, including vegan and custom ice creams in numerous flavors. The company also offers a low-sugar ice cream range for children and a special ice cream for dogs, in partnership with the Dogs Trust.
Northern Bloc will become part of Bidcorp UK's network of manufacturing businesses, which includes Simply Food Solutions and Yarde Farm.
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20/Jun/2024 08:35
Food wholesaler Harlech acquires rival in expansion
Harlech Foodservice has acquired Celtic Foodservice, which is based in Pembrokeshire, in order to expand into south west Wales to meet increasing customer demand.
David Cattrall, Harlech Foodservice managing director, said: “I am delighted we have successfully acquired Celtic Foodservice and this strategic acquisition is a significant step forward in our mission to expand our footprint into South Wales.”
He praised Celtic Foodservice for its ‘strong reputation’ and ‘exceptional service’, saying: “By integrating Celtic Foodservice into our operations.
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David Cattrall, Harlech Foodservice managing director, said: “I am delighted we have successfully acquired Celtic Foodservice and this strategic acquisition is a significant step forward in our mission to expand our footprint into South Wales.”
He praised Celtic Foodservice for its ‘strong reputation’ and ‘exceptional service’, saying: “By integrating Celtic Foodservice into our operations.
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14/Jun/2024 12:33
Bunzl has announced a leadership change at the top of its catering division
Craig Nightingale has outlined his immediate goals after assuming leadership following the retirement of Helen Cockerham.
Craig Nightingale has been announced as the new managing director of Bunzl's Catering & Hospitality Division, which includes Bunzl Catering Supplies, Lockhart Catering Equipment, Tri-Star Packaging Supplies, Aggora, and Enviropack.
Mr. Nightingale succeeds Helen Cockerham, who retired earlier this year, and brings over 30 years of experience to the role.
He has spent the past two decades at Bunzl.
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Craig Nightingale has been announced as the new managing director of Bunzl's Catering & Hospitality Division, which includes Bunzl Catering Supplies, Lockhart Catering Equipment, Tri-Star Packaging Supplies, Aggora, and Enviropack.
Mr. Nightingale succeeds Helen Cockerham, who retired earlier this year, and brings over 30 years of experience to the role.
He has spent the past two decades at Bunzl.
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13/Jun/2024 09:57
The Whisky Show 2024
The UK’s finest and largest whisky festival, The Whisky Show, is returning to Old Billingsgate, London for three days between 6th and 8th September 2024.
The event features features whisky producers, demonstrations and masterclasses in the whisky world, offering opportunities to taste the finest whiskies available today.
For more information please visit https://whiskyshow.com/london/
The event features features whisky producers, demonstrations and masterclasses in the whisky world, offering opportunities to taste the finest whiskies available today.
For more information please visit https://whiskyshow.com/london/
11/Jun/2024 12:54
Ross Kemp to front new campaign championing SmartDispense®
Actor, journalist and documentary maker, Ross Kemp, has joined forces with HEINEKEN UK to showcase the benefits of its industry leading SmartDispense® cellar technology in a highly engaging video series launching this month.
The new campaign, Ross Kemp Behind Bars, will follow Kemp as he visits great pubs up and down the country to find out how SmartDispense® helps licensees save over 20,000 pints per year of beer, cider and water, and deliver the perfect pint every time.
It comes in response to new research showing the importance of serving great quality beer.
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The new campaign, Ross Kemp Behind Bars, will follow Kemp as he visits great pubs up and down the country to find out how SmartDispense® helps licensees save over 20,000 pints per year of beer, cider and water, and deliver the perfect pint every time.
It comes in response to new research showing the importance of serving great quality beer.
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17/May/2024 10:44