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Headlines

Bidfood explores how innovation can help foodservice operators stay at the forefront of changing consumer demands

Jul 9, 2026 No Comments
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Celebrating Excellence: Entries Open for Sterling Supergroup Awards 2026

Jul 7, 2026 No Comments
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Parfetts launches largest ever promotion

Jul 6, 2026 No Comments
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Bestway and Budweiser partnership drives major sales uplift with iconic Bud Bus activation

Jul 3, 2026 No Comments
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Parfetts leads wholesale shift to AI-powered product data with Wholepal rollout

Jul 2, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

New SPAR TownHill store opens in Swansea as retailer joins A F Blakemore’s BTP+ proposition

Jun 2, 2026 Industry News

A F Blakemore has opened a new SPAR store in TownHill, Swansea, after retailer Mandeep Sohal joined its Blakemore Trade Partners Plus (BTP+) proposition. The move reflects growing demand from…

Exchange For Change Announces Deposit Return Scheme Return Handling Fee
Jun 2, 2026
Sysco Takes Pride in Ashford
Jun 2, 2026
Alaska Seafood marks wild salmon season with new Seattle – London flight route
Jun 2, 2026
World Cup is more than just a beer and crisps moment for the grocery sector, says category management specialist
Jun 1, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Supplier Spotlight: Boost Drinks: Built from the ground up

Jun 9, 2020 Supplier Spotlight

Simon Gray started Boost Drinks with one windowless office in 2001, when the energy drinks market was just starting to take off. His concept was to create a…

Britvic Sustainability: fundamental to future success
Apr 19, 2020
Philip Morris International Delivering a smoke-free future
Mar 18, 2020
Glanbia Performance Nutrition Taking on the big boys
Mar 18, 2020
Supplier Spotlight Fredrik Svensson, British American Tobacco UK & Ireland A presence and a reach that are truly international
Feb 18, 2020

MEET THE MARKETER

Rachel Cranston, Head of Marketing, Pukka Pies

Dec 10, 2019 Meet The Marketer

Rachel Cranston, Head of Marketing at Pukka Pies spoke to Wholesale Manager. What was your role in developing the new campaign? The People’s Pie is our biggest ever…

Wayne Greensmith, Head of Category Marketing, Adelie Foods
Nov 27, 2019
Alam Ameer, Operations Director, Wanis
Aug 27, 2019
Claire Hoyle Head of Marketing for Goodfella’s
Jul 22, 2019
Kat Jones Marketing Manager, General Mills
Jul 22, 2019

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Cotswold Fayre Taking care of the planet

Apr 19, 2020 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Paul Hargreaves founded Cotswold Fayre 20 years ago from his home by buying brands from the Cotswolds and selling them to farm shops, since when the company has…

Who’s who in Wholesaling Gary Mullineux, Caterforce Buying group brings more to the foodservice table
Feb 18, 2020
Florette Bagging the salad opportunity with Florette
Nov 27, 2019
TWC Transforming how wholesalers use their sales data
Nov 27, 2019
Creating a legacy to inspire SWA’s Chief Exec’s mission to attract newcomers to wholesaling
Oct 1, 2019

CATEGORY REPORTS

Single use devices banned – Businesses have until June 2025 to sell remaining stock

Dec 14, 2024 Category Reports

The government recently announced that the legislation allowing the ban on single use devices has been laid in Parliament and that the ban will now take effect from…

Consumers get healthy – Shoppers will pay a premium for healthier food
Dec 14, 2024
Go glocal – Foodservice consumers want globally inspired products made locally
Dec 14, 2024
Spring bonanza – Easter is a huge opportunity to grow confectionery sales
Dec 14, 2024
Everyday staple – Crisps Snacks & Nuts give wholesalers the chance to grow sales
Nov 19, 2024

FOOD & DRINK

New taste experiences – Confectionery growth is driven by innovation

Jun 16, 2026 Category Reports

Confectionery remains one of the strongest impulse categories in convenience, with growth being driven by a combination of innovation, premiumisation and seasonal engagement. Consumers continue to seek exciting…

Otter Black hits the shelves in new canned format
Jun 16, 2026
Minus 196 launches National Big Freeze campaign to reward retailers this summer
Jun 15, 2026
Sneak Energy lands additional listings across Bestway
Jun 15, 2026
Biscuits With Bigger Ambitions: Matcha Coconut Cookies from Nourish
Jun 15, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Out with the old and in with the new! New pack format change for Signature Red Filter

Jul 12, 2021 Tobacco & Accessories

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK is pleased to introduce the new pack format for its’ Signature Red Filter brand, which is the UK’s best-selling aromatic filter cigar. The new…

Revel in The Spirit of Carnival with Gold Leaf’s Limited Edition Papers
Jun 23, 2021
Imperial Increases Appeal of Embassy Signature with Premium Upgrade
Jun 1, 2021
JTI launches Sterling Rolling Tobacco Essential 30g – a new addition from the brand that delivers
Apr 30, 2021
Lambert & Butler rolling tobacco celebrates anniversary with limited edition design & new formats
Apr 14, 2021

NON - FOOD

Aero Healthcare’s innovation combines Safe and Green to create first natural fibre, biodegradable wipe in 100% recyclable packaging.

Aug 5, 2021 Personal Care

Launching the only natural fibre, biodegradable wipe that is enclosed in 100% recyclable packaging; Aero Healthcare are once again leading the way for safety and the environment. First…

Cesar moves into multi-serve territory while treating pets to new ‘Natural Goodness’ range
Jul 28, 2021
Carex urges retailers to keep their shoppers protected, as it achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title
Jul 21, 2021
Mars Petcare focuses on ending UK pet homelessness with new ‘Adoption Mission’ campaign
Jul 20, 2021
Bloo Launches New Toilet Cleaner To Its Range
Jul 8, 2021

WAREHOUSE

Achieve efficiency with Kite Packaging’s FIBC bags

Jul 15, 2024 The Warehouse

Kite Packaging, a renowned leader in the UK packaging industry, recently introduced a range of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) bags, designed to streamline bulk handling operations across…

IWS Group announces leadership changes
Jul 15, 2024
How To Manage Your Business’s Marketing And Advertising Effectively
Jul 1, 2024
Hovis reports 96% reduction in compliance incidents
Jun 6, 2024
Kite Packaging introduces printed pizza and fish & chip boxes
Jun 6, 2024
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