Cara Houlton
Cara is senior reporter at The Grocer, focusing on the wholesale and food to go sectors
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 846593
- Email:
- cara.houlton@thegrocer.co.uk
NewsBooker launches own-label food-to-go packaging range
The range features 255 professional-quality disposable packaging and catering essentials
NewsKFC owner Yum Brands appoints new CEO
Turner will begin the role of CEO in October, succeeding company veteran David Gibbs
NewsEPR: government agrees to explore alternative approach
The government is exploring an alternative approach to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, in a move welcomed by the hospitality sector
NewsMusgrave NI appoints new wholesale boss and retail sales director
Musgrave NI MD Trevor Magill said the new hires would help with the company's ambitious plans to grow its retail store network, as well as expand its footprint across foodservice and wholesale
NewsSchool Food Matters CEO awarded MBE
Slater has spent the past 18 years working to help improve the school food system
NewsWagamama launches 'biggest ever' campaign and new menu
With a new ‘Food is Life’ slogan, Wagamama is hoping to drive home its commitment to offering ‘great food any time, any occasion'
NewsFWD launches academy to promote inclusive leadership
The launch of the FWD Academy marks the next phase of the trade association’s Diversity in Wholesale initiative
NewsSchool Food Standards to be updated in 'long overdue' review
The government is working with experts across the sector to revise the School Food Standards
NewsFresh Direct strengthens standards with 100% Leaf Marque certification
The move will see growers supporting Fresh Direct’s commitment to sustainable farming practices
NewsThe Wholesale Group reports 'strong start' as value and volume rise
The group first launched in January to support independent wholesalers in the foodservice and retail sectors
NewsJJ Foodservice launches Connect 2025 supplier conference
JJ's refreshed conference is designed to connect the group with potential future partners
NewsDunelm’s Pausa Cafés distribute over 100k Too Good To Go bags
Too Good To Go offers customers access to surplus food at a reduced cost
NewsWhole Foods Market primary distributor United Natural Foods hit by cyberattack
United Natural Foods detected ‘unauthorised activity’ on its IT systems
NewsIndependent retail ‘on brink of disaster’ as pressures mount
A third of independent retailers have recorded an increase in crime since the start of 2025, new data shows
NewsUKHospitality CEO promoted to chair in leadership shake-up
The changes will enable UKHospitality to deliver a new strategy as it looks to boost future growth
NewsPret a Manger launches dine-in shop format with made-to-order menu
The new store format comes as the food-to-go chain continues its expansion outside of London
NewsPopeyes UK secures £43m finance facilities to support growth plans
Popeyes plans to open 45 new restaurants this year and expects to create around 2,500 jobs
NewsMedia Bites 9 June: Poundland rent cuts, M&S spending, Waitrose perks
The weekend saw Poundland bosses plotting rent cuts for survival and the John Lewis Partnership slashing spending perks
NewsPret a Manger owner explores new investors before possible IPO
Advisors are said to be looking into a number of options before a potential listing
NewsCo-op Wholesale and Roadchef begin nationwide store rollout
It marks the first step in a phased launch of former Spar-branded sites being converted under the new ‘& Co-op’ fascia