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Asda launches wholesale supply convenience stores

Aug 14, 2026 No Comments
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SPAR supports athletics clubs and school to enjoy a day at the European Athletics Championships

Aug 13, 2026 No Comments
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Tickets on sale for Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards 2027 – book your place now

Aug 11, 2026 No Comments
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Primo Foods appointed as Master Distributor for UK Wholesale & Convenience channels

Aug 10, 2026 No Comments
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Co-op Wholesale steps things up a gear with RaceTrack Pitstop partnership

Aug 7, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Bidfood recognised as only wholesaler to achieve perfect marks in RSPO’s Shared Responsibility Scorecard

Aug 14, 2026 Industry News

Bidfood has achieved a perfect score in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s (RSPO) Shared Responsibility Scorecard for its own-brand products, placing the foodservice wholesaler among just eight…

Radnor Hills supports Prostate Cymru with PSA testing for staff and public
Aug 14, 2026
Cost of afternoon tea favourites rise by up to 67% in four years, reveals Quenelles
Aug 14, 2026
Ahead of the market: VB Distribution among the first UK distributors approved for Vaping Products Duty
Aug 12, 2026
Co-op Wholesale and Ashok renew partnership for five years
Aug 12, 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

Central Food – Long-term resilience

Jul 15, 2026 Supplier Spotlight

Central Foods is a dedicated frozen food specialist, offering mixed pallet consolidation exclusively to the UK foodservice sector. With a diverse portfolio in meat, poultry, vegetarian, free-from, vegan,…

Radnor Hills – Commitment to sustainability
Apr 14, 2026
Iconic BBQ flavours
Mar 15, 2026
CELSIUS – Four fruity flavours
Jan 19, 2026
Juul Labs – Educating the public
Dec 11, 2025

MEET THE MARKETER

Gill Riley – VP of Marketing at St Pierre Groupe

Jul 15, 2026 Meet The Marketer

Gill Riley, VP of Marketing at St Pierre Groupe, sits down with Wholesale Manager to discuss the evolving UK bakery landscape, the role of premiumisation and innovation in…

Chris Butler – Marketing Manager of Radnor Hills
May 18, 2026
Peter Robinson – Senior Brand Manager at Vimto
Mar 15, 2026
Holly Bolus – Senior Brand Manager at VK
Jan 19, 2026
Izzy Hancock – Assistant Brand Manager at Butterkist
Nov 15, 2025

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

KCS Cash & Carry – KCS expands to Croydon

Jun 16, 2026 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

KCS Cash & Carry, a member of The Wholesale Group, has opened its new 30,000 sq ft depot in Croydon. Located at Unit 1, Segro Park, Redhouse Road,…

Best ever show
May 18, 2026
Juicy news from The Wholesale Group
Mar 15, 2026
Listening to customers
Jan 19, 2026
The Wholesale Group – Innovate, share, thrive
Jan 19, 2026

CATEGORY REPORTS

Natural and delicious – Consumers want plant-based food that is both simple and tasty

Jul 15, 2026 Category Reports

Growth in the plant-based category is being driven by a combination of health, lifestyle and evolving consumer demand trends. More shoppers are actively seeking plant-based products that align…

Smokers seek value – Consumers are moving towards the lower priced end of the tobacco market
Jul 15, 2026
Sales driver – Wholesalers can boost profits by maximising the crisps, snacks & nuts category
Jul 13, 2026
Discerning consumers – Bakery shoppers are looking for artisanal products
Jun 16, 2026
New taste experiences – Confectionery growth is driven by innovation
Jun 16, 2026

FOOD & DRINK

Two confectionery icons. One irresistible new chocolate block.

Aug 14, 2026 Confectionery

Ritter Sport and HARIBO launch their first-ever UK collaboration, backed by millions of limited-edition bars and the biggest retail activation in Ritter Sport UK’s history. This month, the…

Move over, vanilla: Haldiram’s brings bold, global ice cream flavours to Leicester Square
Aug 13, 2026
Madrí Excepcional launches Britain’s first ever “Sab-beer-tical”
Aug 13, 2026
YOP launches first ever price-marked pack for convenience
Aug 12, 2026
Terry’s gears up for biggest Christmas yet with XL tablet and return of iconic white chocolate line
Aug 12, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Imperial Brands expands Players range with introduction of Players Classic value cigarette

Aug 7, 2026 Tobacco & Accessories

Imperial Brands has added a new full-strength value cigarette to its acclaimed Players family, designed to strengthen the legacy brand’s position in the market with a full-strength tobacco…

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
Paramount, the cigarette brand that has taken the rest of Europe by storm, lands in Northern Ireland
Oct 28, 2025

NON - FOOD

Olbas targets surging demand for natural remedies with new Pelargonium Herbal Cough & Cold Relief Tablets

Aug 12, 2026 OTC Products

Olbas, the UK’s no.1 decongestant oil brand1, is extending its trusted range with the launch of Olbas Pelargonium Herbal Cough & Cold Relief Tablets, providing pharmacies and retailers…

Talking Tables launches Table Kind, an everyday sustainable tableware range designed for major retailers
Feb 9, 2026
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

WAREHOUSE

Kite Packaging strengthens ISO certification and adds ISO 45001

Aug 13, 2026 Packaging & Display

Kite Packaging has strengthened its ISO certifications by moving to a UKAS-accredited certification body and adding ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety. Kite is now certified to…

Kite Packaging extends refuse sack range to help businesses choose by load capacity
Jul 16, 2026
Oakland appoints Luke Attwell as MD
Jul 15, 2026
Best Food Logistics wins Slim Chickens contract
Jul 15, 2026
Working in partnership for a safer, smarter operation
Jul 15, 2026
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Cost of afternoon tea favourites rise by up to 67% in four years, reveals Quenelles

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