Rory Buccheri
Rory is a reporter for The Grocer, focusing on wholesale, convenience and food-to-go.
Prior to joining in 2024, they worked freelance for regional and national papers including the York Press, Metro, Financial Times, TimeOut, whynow, and The Big Issue. Above all, Rory is passionate about culture, social justice, food and travel coverage in the UK and beyond.
When not at The Grocer desk, Rory volunteers as Sponsorship Officer for the Student Publication Association, contributing to its mission to empower the next generation of young journalists.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 846529
- Email:
- [email protected]
NewsPopeyes launches new savers menu in the UK to rival fast food chains
The chain has dropped its base price to £1.99 and is lowering its price for core items
NewsMason Foodservice joins Sterling buying group as it pursues ‘transformative’ expansion
The wholesaler added a new expansion to its warehouse in Leicestershire
NewsLeon launches new menu with first ‘build your own’ option
The chain has added a fully customisable dish to its newest menu
NewsStarbucks to bulk up ‘community store’ offer in performance overhaul
The move is part of Starbucks’ back-to-basics strategy devised by CEO Brian Niccol
NewsBidfood cuts food waste sent to landfill by 92% in six years
Reducing food waste is one of Bidfood’s ongoing goals to achieve net zero status
NewsWasabi to ramp up franchising after growing annual turnover by 16%
The chain is actively seeking franchisors after recording a £21.9m sales jump in 2023
NewsGail’s to open first ‘sustainably built’ bakery using upcycled materials
All materials in the store have been designed to be recycled
NewsLittle Dessert Shop to double estate to 100 sites in two years
The company currently operates 50 franchised sites
NewsKFC reaches two million meals donated to charity FareShare milestone
The fast food giant started its partnership with FareShare in 2022
NewsWholesaler Mr Lemonade saves £50k after implementing AI tech
The drinks wholesaler has used AI to improve back office, orders and payments
NewsSpar Scotland donates over £175k to communities in 2024
The symbol group’s donations have supported initiatives including charities and local groups
NewsSugro launches new partnership with equipment manufacturer
Members of the buying group will be able to buy warehouse and moving equipment at discounted prices
NewsJJ Foodservice expands Mix & Save promotion to keep supporting restaurants
The wholesaler is pairing its promotion with a new commercial space to open in the new year
InterviewsThe Wholesale Group MD Tom Gittins on becoming ‘the home of the independent wholesaler’
Confex and Fairway Foodservice have announced they will merge into The Wholesale Group in January 2025, in a move that has ‘shaken up’ the industry
NewsHarlech Foodservice secures £1m education contract in the Midlands
This is the third six-figure education contract the wholesaler has secured in this quarter
Comment & OpinionThe English Table: a scientific and cultural history of British food
Author Jill Norman interrogates the topic from multiple angles: scientific, cultural and downright tragicomic
RankingsSoup 2024: health now huge driver of chilled soup sales
This year’s success in chilled soup boils down to health
RankingsHome baking 2024: home bakers splurge on cake mixes
Good times keep rolling for home baking brands
NewsTurner Price appoints first MD since Bidcorp acquisition
Paul Brittain has worked as finance director for the company since 2002
RankingsCanned goods 2024: Beanz bashed but NPD aids canned sales
Heinz’s baked beans have struggled to perform, losing 1.3% value and 0.6% of volumes