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Bestway Wholesale strengthens field sales team with 23 Territory Sales Managers to support independent retailers

Oct 23, 2026 No Comments
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R D Johns joins The Wholesale Group

Oct 22, 2026 No Comments
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New Nisa store opens in Ollerton bringing convenience to local shoppers

Oct 20, 2026 No Comments
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Finance gets harder to find as wholesalers plan for growth

Oct 15, 2026 No Comments
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Provenance that pays: PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef

Oct 6, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Bidfood unveils pioneering overhead electric charging infrastructure at Slough depot

Oct 22, 2026 Industry News

Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading wholesalers, has opened a four-bay overhead charging gantry at its Slough depot, believed to be the first of its kind at a…

Lynas Foodservice kicks off Ulster Rugby partnership
Oct 22, 2026
The Compleat Food Group strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments
Oct 22, 2026
Castell Howell Foods celebrates milestone achievement of 1,000 employees
Oct 22, 2026
Supplier partners are sweet on the future after annual James Hall & Co. Ltd review event
Oct 22, 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

Lumberjaxe sets its sauces on America after Dragons’ Den success

Oct 22, 2026 Ambient Food

Dragons’ Den-backed Lumberjaxe is turning up the heat on its US expansion plans, with the sauce and seasoning brand targeting a 2027 launch. Founded by Brendon and Jaydon…

Walkers goes for Gold, bringing a new premium sharing range to the crisp aisle
Oct 22, 2026
Borough Broth makes its move into foodservice – with Natoora as launch partner
Oct 22, 2026
Ayuvā – bringing restaurant expertise to the freezer with frozen tarka cooking blocks
Oct 21, 2026
Femu Trade puts mochi on retailers’ radar & targets wider availability as UK sales and European grocery expansion strengthens the demand for ambient mochi.
Oct 20, 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

Phizz targets winter hydration as it expands fast-growing Daily Immune+ range

Sep 1, 2026 Personal Care

Phizz, the UK’s #1 hydration brand*, is looking to extend the hydration category beyond its traditional summer peak, with the expansion of its Daily Immune+ range. The new…

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
Two British performance icons unite as Wilkinson Sword partners with Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Jan 29, 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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      Oct 22, 2026
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      Oct 22, 2026
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Lynas Foodservice kicks off Ulster Rugby partnership

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The Compleat Food Group strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments

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