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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

Booker strengthens partnership with American Express customers greater payment choice

Jul 10, 2026 Industry News

Booker, one of the UK’s largest food and drink wholesalers, has strengthened its agreement with American Express – enabling its retail and foodservice customers to pay with American…

Brioche Pasquier Strengthens Partnership With Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity
Jul 8, 2026
Bakers Basco Keeps Equipment Attrition Below 10% Despite Continued Misuse and Theft Challenges
Jul 8, 2026
James Hall & Co. Ltd wins Lancashire accolade at HR Director Awards
Jul 8, 2026
The World Cup and heatwave combine to drive sales at Parfetts
Jul 7, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

KP Snacks Iconic snack portfolio

Aug 24, 2020 Supplier Spotlight

Ever wondered why KP Snacks is so called? It goes back to one Charles Kenyon, who started Kenyon Produce in 1853 in Rotherham, mostly selling jam. After a…

Supplier Spotlight: Boost Drinks: Built from the ground up
Jun 9, 2020
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

MEET THE MARKETER

Matt Wilson, Marketing Controller, fruit carbonates at Britvic

Feb 19, 2020 Meet The Marketer

Matt Wilson, Britvic Marketing Controller, fruit carbonates, describes himself as a commercially astute marketer with a range of industry insight under his belt, having worked on some of…

Rachel Cranston, Head of Marketing, Pukka Pies
Dec 10, 2019
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

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

Smokers want full flavour – Consumers are looking for more intense tobacco blends and greater variety

Feb 23, 2025 Category Reports

The consumption of tobacco products in the United Kingdom has, historically, played a pivotal role in the country’s economy. Recently, however, the industry has been facing mounting challenges…

The new going out – Wholesalers can capitalise on the Big Night In
Feb 21, 2025
Sales kick off – Wholesalers can grow profits during the Six Nations rugby tournament
Jan 16, 2025
Cuisine diversifies – Brits are embracing an ever-wider range of foods
Jan 16, 2025
New Year pick-me-up – Shoppers will use sports and energy products to get them through January
Jan 16, 2025

FOOD & DRINK

OREO shakes up the biscuit aisle with an exciting new flavour and shareable formats

Jul 21, 2026 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

OREO, the world’s No. 1 biscuit brand[2], is expanding its range with the launch of a range of exciting products including OREO Cookie Dough Flavour, OREO Mini Snack…

IRN-BRU invests £8m to build on national sales momentum
Jul 21, 2026
Schweppes crowned UK’s No.1 best-selling mixer brand in CLASS Report 2026 as retailers look to cash in on premium serves
Jul 21, 2026
Asahi Super Dry reveals multi-million Seek, Find & Win competition to drive brand fans and premium beer lovers to their local bars and retailers
Jul 21, 2026
Irwin’s Muffins teams up with Sony Pictures Spider-Man™: Brand New Day
Jul 21, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

TOBACCO: Smokers are switching to RYO and value cigarettes

Jul 15, 2021 Category Reports

The UK tobacco market is worth (after tax) £2.5bn. Factory Made Cigarettes (FMC) still equate for the majority of tobacco sales with a 53.5% share of the market…

Out with the old and in with the new! New pack format change for Signature Red Filter
Jul 12, 2021
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

NON - FOOD

Sanicat launches all-new look as it sets sustainability precedent

Sep 24, 2021 Pet Care

Sanicat, one of the UK’s largest cat litter brands[1] has unveiled a fresh new look as it leads the charge in giving customers clearer and greener choices when shopping…

Aero Healthcare’s innovation combines Safe and Green to create first natural fibre, biodegradable wipe in 100% recyclable packaging.
Aug 5, 2021
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

WAREHOUSE

Safety top priority for Harlech Foodservice

Aug 4, 2024 The Warehouse

Harlech Foodservice, an expanding Welsh food wholesaler, has fitted their Gwynedd frozen store with Rack Collapse Prevention’s safety system. With a strong reputation for high-quality products and exceptional…

Weetabix opts for best of British – With high-speed door installations by Union Industries
Aug 4, 2024
Celebration Packaging launches innovative zero-touch disposable wooden cutlery dispensers
Jul 26, 2024
Maximising Space in Wholesale Warehouses
Jul 22, 2024
Amcor teams up with Lorenz Snacks to set the benchmark in more sustainable snack packaging
Jul 17, 2024
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