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Bidfood’s Caterers Campus reaches 10,000 users as operators prioritise training and efficiency

May 11, 2026 No Comments
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JW Filshill ranked number one in respected UK-wide wholesale industry surveys for 16th year

May 7, 2026 No Comments
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Harlech Foodservice is helping drive the Welsh economy

May 6, 2026 No Comments
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Sandea Wholesale Ltd Honoured with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

May 5, 2026 No Comments
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Bestway Retail Showcase returns with focus on retailer support and supplier engagement

Apr 30, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Illva Saronno holding becomes DISARONNO GROUP

May 14, 2026 Industry News

A strategic evolution that strengthens the Group’s global identity and enhances its three divisions—Spirits, Wines, and Ingredients — accompanied by sustained growth results: €370 million in turnover in…

NBC heads to Budapest
May 13, 2026
Sterling Supergroup Welcomes New Member, FB The Wholesaler
May 13, 2026
Independent convenience store and forecourt operator accelerates UK expansion with HSBC UK funding
May 12, 2026
More manufacturing, fresh food, and ‘on the go’ options are key takeaways from SPAR Forward
May 11, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

AG Barr INTERVIEW – Driving soft drinks growth through sales-boosting innovation

May 8, 2026 Category Champions

Wholesale Manager headed to United Wholesale, Rainham to speak to Stephen Curran, Business Unit Director – Wholesale, AG Barr. To watch the video interview, go to wholesalemanager.co.uk What…

AG Barr VIDEO – Driving soft drinks growth through sales-boosting innovation
May 8, 2026
KP Snacks INTERVIEW – Winning sales with Heritage Brands
Apr 27, 2026
KP Snacks VIDEO – Winning sales with Heritage Brands
Apr 7, 2026
pladis INTERVIEW – Grow your sales of sweet biscuits and savoury snacks with pladis
Jan 15, 2025

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Radnor Hills – Commitment to sustainability

Apr 14, 2026 Supplier Spotlight

Radnor Hills is one of the UK’s leading independently owned and run soft drinks manufacturers. The company produces over 400 million drinks each year, all made using the…

Iconic BBQ flavours
Mar 15, 2026
CELSIUS – Four fruity flavours
Jan 19, 2026
Juul Labs – Educating the public
Dec 11, 2025
Brookfield Drinks – Innovating and driving growth
Oct 14, 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

Lincoln & York enters trend-led cold coffee market bringing younger social audience to the category

May 12, 2026 Hot Beverages & RTD Cold Coffee

As private label coffee roaster Lincoln & York launches its new range of cold coffee solutions, research reveals the extent of cold coffee’s popularity with Millennials and Gen…

No Script, Just Stories: S.Pellegrino’s ‘Dinner Dialogues’ Captures the Real, Genuine Bond that Lewis Hamilton and His Friends Bring to the Table
May 12, 2026
Purbeck Cider launches an exciting new community grown charity cider: People’s Choice
May 11, 2026
Kenco ignites category growth and captures next gen audience with launch of two new innovations
May 11, 2026
‘No LD, No Party’ as Eldorado Tonic Wine gets set for World Cup
May 11, 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 Launches New Range of Collapsible Storage Boxes

May 12, 2026 Packaging & Display

Kite packaging has launched a new range of collapsible storage boxes, offering businesses a durable, reusable, and space-saving solution for storage, picking, packing, and transport operations. Manufactured from…

Kite Packaging launches Smart Fill dispensers
Apr 14, 2026
Kite Packaging strengthens Cold-Chain Range with Moisture Absorbent Pads
Apr 8, 2026
Oakland International’s Green Revolution recognised
Mar 15, 2026
Kite Packaging launches Kenco bottle sealing labels
Mar 15, 2026
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