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Booker launches 2026 Spring Catering Guide to support operators through peak seasonal occasions

Mar 5, 2026 No Comments
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New Go Local Extra opens in Thorne, Doncaster

Mar 4, 2026 No Comments
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Bestway Wholesale launches major National Easter Campaign to drive Peak Season Sales

Mar 3, 2026 No Comments
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Unitas boosts sweet sales this spring

Mar 3, 2026 No Comments
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New Go Local Extra in Tredegar is banking on success.

Feb 26, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Bidfood continues backing operators with “Your Favourites” cashback campaign

Mar 5, 2026 Industry News

Following the success of its Price Freeze promotion in December, Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, is giving customers another way to save with its new…

IWD: AF Blakemore ranked 5th in UK by Women in Leadership and celebrates senior female Supply Chain appointment
Mar 5, 2026
No classroom, no compromise: Callebaut® invests in training excellence with industry-first online courses
Mar 4, 2026
RH Amar Begins New Chapter at Purpose-Built High Wycombe Headquarters
Mar 3, 2026
Caterforce satisfies demand for indulgence
Mar 3, 2026

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

CELSIUS – Four fruity flavours

Jan 19, 2026 Supplier Spotlight

CELSIUS, the fastest growing energy drink in the US, is launching four zero sugar, fruit-forward flavours from its ‘core’ product line-up from January 2026. The launch, aligned with…

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
Kite Packaging – One-stop shop for customers
Sep 15, 2024

MEET THE MARKETER

Holly Bolus – Senior Brand Manager at VK

Jan 19, 2026 Meet The Marketer

How much is the UK RTD category worth? The RTD category across the whole of the UK has experienced rapid growth, increasing in value over the last decade…

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
Lesley Parker – Senior Brand Manager for Kühne at distributor RH Amar
Jul 18, 2025

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Listening to customers

Jan 19, 2026 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Booker is the UK’s leading food and drink wholesaler. The company’s relationship with customers is maintained through its sales team who are able to listen to the concerns…

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
The Caterfood Buying Group – Sharing knowledge
Nov 15, 2025

CATEGORY REPORTS

Stimulating sales – The energy products category keeps expanding

Feb 14, 2026 Category Reports

When it comes to energy drinks, the demand shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to appeal to a wide range of shoppers and now worth £1.9 billion,…

Smokers seek value – Consumers are moving towards RYO and cheaper brands
Feb 14, 2026
Consumers stay home – The BNI presents a huge opportunity for wholesalers
Feb 14, 2026
Dynamic category – The world food category is set to double in the next five years
Jan 19, 2026
Building shoppers’ trust – PMPs reassure shoppers they are getting value for money
Jan 19, 2026

FOOD & DRINK

Coca-Cola launches new 500ml ‘Supercan’ with epic Premier League Superfan promotion

Mar 5, 2026 Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a bold new 500ml Coca-Cola ‘Supercan’ format in GB – a larger single-serve can designed to unlock incremental growth in the fast-moving…

VK Squashka Secures Major Retail Listing with B&M as RTD Boom Continues
Mar 5, 2026
The Phat Pasty Co crowned winner at inaugural Global Pasty Championships
Mar 4, 2026
Virginia Distillery Company launches in the UK
Mar 3, 2026
Nomadic Freshens Up Biggest-Seller – Iconic Pots Get Name Change & New Look
Mar 3, 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

Why Some Wholesale Businesses Recover From Supply Shocks While Others Stall

Mar 5, 2026 The Warehouse

Supply shocks hit wholesale businesses hard. A sudden shortage of raw materials, a port closure, or a supplier collapse can disrupt operations overnight. Some firms recover within weeks,…

Kite Packaging Launches Smart Fill Paper Void-Fill Dispensers for Eco-Minded Fulfilment Teams
Feb 25, 2026
Kite Packaging launches Kenco bottle sealing labels
Feb 23, 2026
Managing IT Systems Across Multiple Warehouse Locations
Feb 16, 2026
Kite Packaging expands chilled range with wool insulation packaging
Feb 14, 2026
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