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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wholesaler has taken delivery of its first fully electric refrigerated trailer which eliminates diesel costs as well as CO2 emissions from the refrigeration unit The new trailer, which will transport products to SPAR stores across the North of England, has... Read more
Customers in North Devon and Oxford are now receiving their orders from Savona Foodservice in pioneering dual-temperature vehicles which are 100% electric – the first of their kind in the UK and Europe “Much time, effort and investment has gone... Read more
More than 600 representatives from drinks producers, retailers and hospitality businesses met in Glasgow to prepare for the introduction of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme from summer next year The Scheme is one of the biggest environmental infrastructure projects in the... Read more
