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Fuelling Forecourt Convenience: Park Garages and Co-op Wholesale Take it up a Gear

Apr 10, 2026 No Comments
Category Champions

KP Snacks INTERVIEW – Winning sales with Heritage Brands

Apr 9, 2026 No Comments
Headlines

Employee success and career development recognised at James Hall & Co. Ltd Achievement Awards

Apr 8, 2026 No Comments
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Filshill focuses on frozen category in collaboration with supplier Eden Farm

Apr 8, 2026 No Comments
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SPAR’s Winter Wins gamification campaign is best performing yet

Apr 2, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

USA Rice invests in UK growth with new integrated marketing campaign

Apr 8, 2026 Industry News

The USA Rice Federation has launched a new UK marketing campaign aimed at accelerating demand for U.S. origin rice. The organisation, which represents U.S. rice farmers, millers, merchants…

Tiramisu Twist Adds Zing to the Signature by Country Range Offering
Apr 8, 2026
Coca-Cola Named as Official Soft Drinks Partner to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Apr 2, 2026
R.M. Curtis Set to Drive Visitors Nuts with Exciting New Launches at The Farm Shop & Deli Show
Apr 2, 2026
Sterling Supergroup Welcomes New Member, Young’s Foodservice
Mar 30, 2026

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Iconic BBQ flavours

Mar 15, 2026 Supplier Spotlight

Santa Maria’s new The World of BBQ range is an authentic, easy-to-use range of eight high-quality vegan-friendly sauces, developed for use in professional kitchens. The range takes inspiration…

CELSIUS – Four fruity flavours
Jan 19, 2026
Juul Labs – Educating the public
Dec 11, 2025
Brookfield Drinks – Innovating and driving growth
Oct 14, 2025
Link Snacks Internationa – World’s number one
Aug 17, 2025

MEET THE MARKETER

Peter Robinson – Senior Brand Manager at Vimto

Mar 15, 2026 Meet The Marketer

How much is the UK soft drinks category worth? The UK soft drinks category continues to be a major and fast-growing part of the FMCG landscape, now worth…

Holly Bolus – Senior Brand Manager at VK
Jan 19, 2026
Izzy Hancock – Assistant Brand Manager at Butterkist
Nov 15, 2025
Rui Frias – UK Senior Marketing Manager, Kellanova
Oct 14, 2025
Alice Batsford – Senior Brand Manager – Cruzcampo® at HEINEKEN UK
Sep 14, 2025

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Juicy news from The Wholesale Group

Mar 15, 2026 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

The Wholesale Group has launched CORE Juices, the first range under its new CORE own-label brand, as part of its ongoing strategy to enhance own-brand capability and support…

Listening to customers
Jan 19, 2026
The Wholesale Group – Innovate, share, thrive
Jan 19, 2026
The Wholesale Group – No. 1 delivered buying group
Dec 11, 2025
Parfetts – Driving next stage of growth
Nov 15, 2025

CATEGORY REPORTS

Soft drinks explodes – The category keeps growing

Apr 12, 2026 Category Reports

If the last year has proven anything, it’s that the demand for soft drinks in the convenience channel shows no signs of slowing down. There was an increase…

Lunch shoppers trade up – The lunch & food to go occasion is becoming more premium
Apr 12, 2026
Decaf goes mainstream – Consumers want decaffeinated options with the taste of regular hot bevs
Apr 12, 2026
Sales kick off – Wholesalers can cash in on the FIFA World Cup
Apr 12, 2026
Embracing the future – Wholesalers are adopting new technologies like automation, AI and machine learning
Mar 15, 2026

FOOD & DRINK

Tyrrells launches limited-edition English Ham & Mustard for cricket season

Apr 10, 2026 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

Tyrrells to deliver a tasty summer with the launch of limited-edition “English Ham & Mustard” flavour to launch official partnership with the England and Wales cricket board. KP…

Radnor Splash introduces two new flavours and a new look
Apr 10, 2026
HARIBO launches new Rhubarb & Custard share bags for convenience & impulse channel
Apr 10, 2026
Modelo Especial, the world’s fourth most valuable beer brand, launches nationwide in the UK
Apr 8, 2026
Highland Spring introduces new Orange & Passionfruit and Summer Berries to flavoured still water range
Apr 8, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Republic Technologies hits the bullseye with Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) partnership

Feb 4, 2026 Tobacco & Accessories

Republic Technologies UK is hitting the bullseye in 2026 as an official partner of the PDC’s Premier League Darts, with its bestselling brands, OCB and Swan. Premier League…

Imperial Brands hails successful UK launch of Paramount cigarette brand
Nov 27, 2025
Paramount, the cigarette brand that has taken the rest of Europe by storm, lands in Northern Ireland
Oct 28, 2025
OCB rolls out pack refresh to strengthen brand identity and drive category sales
Aug 5, 2025
STG UK expands the Signature Action family with a new 17-pack format
Jul 28, 2025

NON - FOOD

Talking Tables launches Table Kind, an everyday sustainable tableware range designed for major retailers

Feb 9, 2026 Paper Products

New range helps retailers meet customer demand for sustainable tableware at everyday price points, without added complexity. Talking Tables has launched Table Kind, a new everyday sustainable tableware…

Two British performance icons unite as Wilkinson Sword partners with Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Jan 29, 2026
Jakemans New Campaign Highlights the Importance of Keeping Voices Soothed as we Head into Winter Months
Oct 14, 2025
The Great Sick Day Divide – Gen Z Hit Pause, Boomers Power Through
Oct 8, 2025
The Protein Ball Co Doubles Down On Its Dog Snack Commitments
Aug 19, 2025

WAREHOUSE

Kite Packaging strengthens Cold-Chain Range with Moisture Absorbent Pads

Apr 8, 2026 Packaging & Display

Kite packaging has expanded its chilled packaging range with moisture absorbent pads designed to control excess and protect goods during transit. Condensation in cold-chain shipping can weaken outer…

Oakland International’s Green Revolution recognised
Mar 15, 2026
Kite Packaging launches Kenco bottle sealing labels
Mar 15, 2026
Why Some Wholesale Businesses Recover From Supply Shocks While Others Stall
Mar 5, 2026
Kite Packaging Launches Smart Fill Paper Void-Fill Dispensers for Eco-Minded Fulfilment Teams
Feb 25, 2026
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