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Strong results for JW Filshill as wholesaler grows turnover and profit

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Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill, one of Scotland’s oldest independent food and drink wholesalers, saw turnover increase to £215m – up 6% – from £203m in the year ending 31 January 2024. The fifth-generation business, which is based at Westway Park near Glasgow Airport…

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