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Relaunch for the first Go Local

Aug 21, 2026 No Comments
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Booker Foodservice Trade Show returns to NEC for seventh annual event

Aug 19, 2026 No Comments
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Unitas’ One Week Special promotion delivers 312% sales uplift with Carlsberg Britvic

Aug 18, 2026 No Comments
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Parfetts partners with Cerve to accelerate data-led growth towards £1bn.

Aug 17, 2026 No Comments
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Asda launches wholesale supply convenience stores

Aug 14, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Government’s packaging and display plans are “disproportionate” warns leading vape distributor

Jul 13, 2026 Industry News

The founder of the UK’s leading vape distributor has described the Government’s proposed plans to impose packaging and display limits on vapes as “disproportionate”, warning that they could…

Two-way AI chats make Mondelez launch interactive
Jul 13, 2026
Meals & More Allocates Biggest Ever Funding Round to Support Families This Summer
Jul 13, 2026
Barcode Festival raises record £1.19m for GroceryAid and announces return for 2027
Jul 13, 2026
Celebrate the Diversity: new three-year campaign showcases the heritage, sustainability and quality of Spanish and Portuguese wines
Jul 10, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Nestlé Cereals Family favourites

Nov 25, 2020 Supplier Spotlight

Cereal Partners Worldwide is a joint venture between Nestlé and General Mills, formed nearly 30 years ago to produce breakfast cereals. Its iconic brands include Nestlé Cereals’ Shredded…

Halewood Artisanal Spirits Artisan experts
Nov 25, 2020
STG UK Keeping busy
Oct 13, 2020
Tayto Happy birthday, Mr Porky!
Sep 12, 2020
Ferrero Premium products drive confectionery
Aug 26, 2020

MEET THE MARKETER

Louise Waggett Marketing Controller at St Pierre Groupe

Aug 26, 2020 Meet The Marketer

St Pierre has been inspired by European Café culture to create a range of premium bakery products with a sophisticated taste to enjoy every day. The brand is…

Claire James Trade Marketing Manager for UK and Ireland, HARIBO
Aug 26, 2020
Jo Sinisgalli Gifting Senior Brand Manager, Mars Wrigley
Aug 24, 2020
Matt Smith Marketing Director, Tayto
Aug 24, 2020
Levi Boorer, Customer Development Director, Ferrero
Apr 19, 2020

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Parfetts – Man on a mission

Mar 11, 2021 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

In January, Parfetts appointed Gurminder Athwal as Trading Director to support its plans as it continues to expand its depot network and Go Local symbol group. ‘Gurms’, as…

Unitas Wholesale Champion of independents
Jan 21, 2021
Sugro UK Strength in numbers
Nov 25, 2020
Bestway Wholesale Providing the best range
Aug 24, 2020
Who’s Who Wholesaling: Chris Gallacher, Unit Wholesale Scotland: Serving Scotland’s communities
Jun 9, 2020

CATEGORY REPORTS

Flavour fuels sales – NPD and new flavours are helping grow the soft drinks and bottled waters category

Apr 13, 2025 Category Reports

In the UK soft drinks sector, there is a strong consumer interest in new flavours, which is driving engagement. Brands are focusing on flavour NPD (New Product Development)…

Price confidence – Price marked packs let shoppers know they are not being overcharged
Mar 12, 2025
Hot weather, cool sales – Ice cream and frozen desserts see a sales spike during the warmer weather
Mar 12, 2025
Integral to summer – Brits can’t live without their barbies
Mar 12, 2025
Embracing technology – Wholesalers need to be utilising the latest tech solutions to stay competitive
Feb 23, 2025

FOOD & DRINK

McCoy’s kicks off NFL on-pack giving with chance to win a Super Bowl LXI trip

Jul 23, 2026 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

Promotion runs across entire McCoy’s range from 3rd August Hundreds of opportunities to win other prizes such as cash, TV’s & NFL London Game Tickets! McCoy’s, the UK’s…

Ritter Sport UK accelerates its convenience expansion through nationwide Parfetts partnership
Jul 22, 2026
Swizzels backs Squashies with new TV campaign and nationwide sampling tour
Jul 22, 2026
McVitie’s unites two iconic brands with Mint Club Digestives
Jul 22, 2026
RH Amar Launches New Mediterranean Deli Brand Henry’s Deli
Jul 22, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Imperial Launches Limited Edition 21s Bigger Box Format

Mar 8, 2022 Tobacco & Accessories

To deliver added convenience to adult smokers, Imperial has announced the launch of a bigger box format with limited edition 21s packs across some of its leading products…

Value driven – Smokers seek low priced options
Jan 18, 2022
JTI introduces brand new Sterling Essential 50g format with GREAT VALUE RRP
Nov 2, 2021
Imperial Announces Richmond Revamp
Sep 27, 2021
Imperial Reduces Prices to Help Retailers Cater for Value Focused Shoppers
Sep 6, 2021

NON - FOOD

Vegan vitamin secures listings

Oct 28, 2021 Pet Care

New vegan pet food brand, Noochy Poochy, has achieved listings with a host of stores and wholesalers following research into vegan vitamin. Noochy Poochy, a cheesy flavour dog…

Aero Healthcare continue to maintain supply of life saving equipment
Oct 22, 2021
BATTERIES: Battery sales soar pre-Christmas
Oct 17, 2021
Skinners launch new range ‘Get Out and Go!’ to appeal to a wider consumer market
Oct 8, 2021
Good Boy continues growth with first TV campaign
Oct 6, 2021

WAREHOUSE

Innovative Key Control Systems for Modern Warehousing Challenges

Oct 3, 2024 The Warehouse

Security and efficiency have always been critical factors for warehouses. However, as warehouses grow larger and more complex, managing assets, equipment, and access becomes more challenging. One area…

Antalis adds quick assembly postal boxes
Sep 15, 2024
Sponsors confirmed for ball
Sep 15, 2024
Union Industries Ramdoor helps Sonoco with efficiency improvements
Sep 15, 2024
Oakland International – Partnership Helps Nourish Thousands
Aug 4, 2024
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