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
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
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
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
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
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
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
