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    OCTOBER – Digital Edition – Parfetts name change
    Oct 20, 2026
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    Sep 11, 2026
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    Aug 18, 2026
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Jun 16, 2026
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JW Filshill puts its weight behind Movember charity initiative

Nov 13, 2026 No Comments
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National Buying Consortium appoints Jo Wrate as Member Director

Nov 12, 2026 No Comments
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Capify puts £14.8m behind UK wholesalers including £700,000 funding for clothing supplier

Nov 11, 2026 No Comments
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Booker bolsters foodservice leadership team to better support customers

Nov 11, 2026 No Comments
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Go Local Wholesale expands retailer support team in national growth push

Nov 10, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

NBC equips members with customer-facing DRS FAQ

Nov 13, 2026 Industry News

Practical guide helps wholesalers support retail, catering and hospitality National Buying Consortium (NBC) has prepared a customer-facing FAQ to help its members explain the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)…

Lifestyle Express drives away in a KNOX van after giveaway with United Wholesale Grocers, HT Drinks and Soho Cash & Carry
Nov 12, 2026
The Wholesale Group expands CHEF Prestige range with new Spanish cooking wines
Nov 12, 2026
GroceryAid has made it simpler for grocery workers to access the help they’ve earned
Nov 12, 2026
Sugro UK drives 13 million cases in growth and supports Vietnamese children’s charity at 2026 Overseas Convention
Nov 11, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

pladis INTERVIEW – How to win across sweet and savoury snacking

Oct 13, 2026 Category Champions

pladis plays a leading role across both sweet and savoury snacking, helping to drive significant growth and incremental new opportunities across total snacking. Bold new flavours and formats,…

pladis VIDEO – How to win across sweet and savoury snacking
Oct 13, 2026
AG Barr INTERVIEW – Driving soft drinks growth through sales-boosting innovation
May 8, 2026
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

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Tyson Foods sets its sights on transforming UK foodservice

Sep 12, 2026 Supplier Spotlight

For almost a century, Tyson Foods has been helping customers adapt to changing consumer expectations. But according to Jean Carlos Borga, Managing Director of Tyson Foods Europe, success…

St Pierre – Growth through Premium Innovation
Sep 12, 2026
Central Food – Long-term resilience
Jul 15, 2026
Radnor Hills – Commitment to sustainability
Apr 14, 2026
Iconic BBQ flavours
Mar 15, 2026

MEET THE MARKETER

Beth George | Senior Brand Manager at Butterkist

Oct 20, 2026 Meet The Marketer

How much is the UK popcorn category worth and is the category in growth? As demand for more permissible treats increases, Popcorn is seeing dynamic value growth, with…

Caroline Grimshaw – Brand Manager at Smint
Sep 11, 2026
Gill Riley – VP of Marketing at St Pierre Groupe
Jul 15, 2026
Chris Butler – Marketing Manager of Radnor Hills
May 18, 2026
Peter Robinson – Senior Brand Manager at Vimto
Mar 15, 2026

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

East N West Cash & Carry – Two decades of success

Oct 20, 2026 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

East N West Cash & Carry attributes its 20-year success to exceptional customer service, strong relationships with customers and suppliers, and a dedicated team. As a family-run business,…

Parfetts – Investing in the future
Oct 20, 2026
Sterling Supergroup – Collaboration: the secret of success
Sep 11, 2026
KCS Cash & Carry – KCS expands to Croydon
Jun 16, 2026
Best ever show
May 18, 2026

CATEGORY REPORTS

Food-to-go revival | Consumers are spending more on their lunches in convenience stores

Oct 20, 2026 Category Reports

The UK Lunch and Food-to-Go sector was valued at roughly £24.9 billion in 2026, primarily driven by higher average spend per visit, hybrid working patterns, and evolving consumer…

Affordable luxury | Confectionery shoppers are turning to premium lines
Oct 20, 2026
Affordable and convenient | Chilled & fresh consumers want cheap and easy solutions
Oct 20, 2026
Self-care nation – Consumers are increasingly turning to OTC remedies
Sep 11, 2026
Sophisticated tastes – Consumers want to duplicate coffee shop experiences at home
Sep 11, 2026

FOOD & DRINK

VK Vodbox secures national retail listing with SPAR as RTD boom continues

Nov 13, 2026 Beers, Wines & Spirits

The new listing will see VK Vodbox roll out its full range across SPAR stores from 23rd November Iconic RTD brand VK is expanding its presence in the…

Not All Superheroes Wear Capes: Some Are Drinks Packed With 8 Functional Ingredients
Nov 12, 2026
Hooch Hits the Bullseye with DartsWorld Partnership and New Digital Darts Game – Offering One Customer the Chance to Take on a Pro Player
Nov 12, 2026
Jus-Rol follows summer rebrand with wave of NPD to drive category growth and inspire wannabe bakers
Nov 12, 2026
Tuck in to a tasty, Moreish & Merry Christmas with Higgidy’s new festive range
Nov 11, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Imperial Brands expands its fastest-growing sub-value brand with Paramount Red Superkings

Oct 1, 2026 Tobacco & Accessories

Imperial Brands has expanded its popular value cigarette range, Paramount, with the launch of Paramount Red Superkings, giving retailers a further revenue opportunity in one of the market’s…

Imperial Brands expands Players range with introduction of Players Classic value cigarette
Aug 7, 2026
Benson & Hedges Expands Portfolio with 1st Cigarillo: Benson & Hedges Leaf Wrapped, a New Innovation Targeting the Lowest-Price Consumers
May 18, 2026
Republic Technologies hits the bullseye with Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) partnership
Feb 4, 2026
Imperial Brands hails successful UK launch of Paramount cigarette brand
Nov 27, 2025

NON - FOOD

Ecohound Turns Growing Dog Mess Debate Into a Fun Poetic Video Campaign to Tackle a Spiralling Dog Poo Problem

Nov 11, 2026 Pet Care

Ecohound, the eco-conscious dog waste bag warrior brand, is launching an integrated campaign as the latest instalment of its ongoing ‘Bag it, Bin It’ mission, to underline how…

Phizz targets winter hydration as it expands fast-growing Daily Immune+ range
Sep 1, 2026
Swizzels and Cristalinas unveil sweet-inspired home fragrance collection
Aug 25, 2026
Olbas targets surging demand for natural remedies with new Pelargonium Herbal Cough & Cold Relief Tablets
Aug 12, 2026
Talking Tables launches Table Kind, an everyday sustainable tableware range designed for major retailers
Feb 9, 2026

WAREHOUSE

Kite expands custom sized box tool

Oct 21, 2026 The Warehouse

Kite Packaging has enhanced its online custom sized box tool, giving businesses the ability to create made-to-measure packaging with print in up to two colours. The development makes…

Manual vs Automated Tachograph Analysis: Which Is Better for a Growing Fleet?
Oct 20, 2026
Gift and peak season packing: protection, presentation and efficiency when demand rises
Oct 13, 2026
Oakland International Celebrates Award Hat-Trick with TCS&D Sustainability Success
Sep 29, 2026
Kite Packaging expands custom sized box tool with two-colour printing
Sep 17, 2026
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