Charles Wilson, chief executive of Booker, will be the keynote speaker at the next Arena lunch, on September 24 2008, at the Jumeirah Carlton Hotel, London.

Nestlé Professional presented its Toque d'Or award to Carlisle College.

== August ==

Speaking at the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) Annual Conference, president Norman Wemyss outlined the media message facing wholesalers.

Hancocks' Cardiff depot held a week-long party to celebrate five years of trading and a newly appointed manager.

Bestway held its 12th annual charity race day at Ascot, with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children as the beneficiary.

The Booker team took part in the annual Caravan Windermere Row, helping contribute to the £70,000 that was raised in 2008. This year was the 26th Anniversary of the row and all money raised goes towards helping those in need who have been involved in the grocery industry for 10 years or more.

Musgrave Retail Partners GB has announced its focus for the next at its first retailer conference since the completion of the sell-off of its stores to independent retailers.

HT & Co (Drinks), previously known as Hothi Cash and Carry, hosted the Polish flag to support the Polish football team.

The Confectioners Benevolent Fund is inviting the confectionery industry to gather together in October to meet the new President of the charity.

== June ==