Described as a ‘pioneering force in the modern wholesale and convenience sector’ Dudley Ramsden has passed away, aged 81, said his family

From humble beginnings triggered by a North Atlantic letter to a juggernaut exporting to 133 countries, Ramsden's tale shows the value of British brands

After three years in the role, Selley looks back at the great things FWD has done in that time and what’s in store for his successor when named later this month