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Headlines

The Wholesale Group expands CHEF Approved desserts offer with 12-strong cheesecake launch

Apr 21, 2026 No Comments
Category Champions

KP Snacks INTERVIEW – Winning sales with Heritage Brands

Apr 21, 2026 No Comments
Headlines

Bidfood launches the latest in its interactive series with The Interactive Hospital

Apr 17, 2026 No Comments
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Jonty Collinson pedalling change at his rural Lancashire SPAR stores

Apr 16, 2026 No Comments
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Parfetts launches ‘Go for Growth’ to drive retailer margins and supplier performance

Apr 13, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Genesis Bakery Unites with Brennans Bakeries in Strategic Distribution Partnership

Feb 9, 2026 Industry News

Genesis Bakery has announced a new shared distribution partnership with Brennans Bakeries, a strategic move set to significantly enhance bakery distribution, service levels and product availability across Northern…

Deposit Return Scheme questions answered with new webinar series launched
Feb 9, 2026
Nestlé announces new corporate appointments for 2026
Feb 6, 2026
Pearl open new Shell forecourt and SPAR store in Bradford
Feb 6, 2026
Destination 2027 brings industry together to understand, explore and collaborate for growth
Feb 5, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Asahi UK Doing what we do best… marketing and selling great beers!

Jan 22, 2020 Supplier Spotlight

Since 2005 in the UK, and 2008 in Ireland, Asahi UK has been marketing and distributing its unique Super Premium Beer portfolio. Through its distribution discipline, supplemented by…

Coca-Cola European Partners Coca-Cola puts new ‘Energy’ into soft drinks
Oct 21, 2019
blu UK Imperial Brands’ blu winning over the nation’s vapers
Sep 30, 2019
Republic Technologies Getting the best from tobacco accessories
Sep 30, 2019
Barr Soft Drinks Taste and flavour still driving soft drinks sales in convenience and wholesale
Aug 28, 2019

MEET THE MARKETER

Chris Street Head of Trade Marketing at Blu UK

Jun 26, 2019 Meet The Marketer

Blu UK, part of Imperial Brands, are constantly looking at ways to strengthen their portfolio of vaping devices and liquids and deliver innovative products responding to rising trends.…

Huib Van Bockel Tenzing Natural Energy, Founder
Jun 26, 2019
Jon Turonnet Foodservice Sales Manager at Brioche Pasquier
May 21, 2019
Claire Cooper McCoy’s Marketing Manager
May 20, 2019
Holly Sparrow Marketing Executive, Radnor Hills
Mar 13, 2019

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Parfett’s Cash & carries are still what we’re about, says Parfett’s retail chief

Apr 18, 2019 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Parfett’s has promoted Guy Swindell, former Head of Customer Development & Marketing, to Retail Director, a role where he now works closely with the wholesaler’s independent retailers and…

JW Filshill Showing the way for Scotland’s wholesalers
Feb 18, 2019
Unitas Wholesale We are the champions of the wholesale world
Dec 15, 2018
Scottish Wholesale Association Helping Scotland’s wholesalers realise their full potential
Oct 24, 2018
PepsiCo Powering the snacking category to new peaks
Oct 24, 2018

CATEGORY REPORTS

Market heats up – Consumers still love hot beverages and are also buying into RTD cold coffee

Sep 15, 2024 Category Reports

Despite a backdrop of economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living, the coffee market has continued to grow over the last 12 months in both value and…

Billion pound occasion – Halloween and Bonfire Night are bigger than ever
Sep 15, 2024
Healthier options – Parents are looking for more nutritious lunchbox items
Aug 4, 2024
Generating confidence – PMPs reassure consumers they are getting a good deal
Aug 4, 2024
Digital revolution – The benefits to wholesalers of embracing technology are endless
Jul 15, 2024

FOOD & DRINK

Molson Coors introduces new can formats for Madrí Excepcional 0.0%

Mar 20, 2026 Beers, Wines & Spirits

Molson Coors Beverage Company is launching a new 4x440ml can format for Madrí Excepcional 0.0%, the alcohol-free variant of its £1 billion world lager brand[1]. Rolling out across…

Wholesale gets first pour as Echo Falls taps blue raspberry demand
Mar 19, 2026
Grace Foods UK expands Say Aloe drinks range with exciting new flavours
Mar 19, 2026
Solero announces Bon Bons launch as part of NPD burst
Mar 19, 2026
Diet Coke makes its runway debut with 20th century studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2
Mar 19, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

JTI introduces lower RRP for Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco range in Scotland

Apr 8, 2021 Tobacco & Accessories

JTI has announced that it will be repositioning its Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco in Scotland with RRPs of £11.95* for 30g 3-in-1, giving the range the lowest RRP…

JTI celebrates 30 years of Amber Leaf and 10 years as the UK’s No.1 RYO brand!
Mar 30, 2021
Sales Set to Start Rolling in with Launch of New Blend from JPS Players
Mar 23, 2021
Lambert & Butler Tobacco celebrates anniversary with limited edition design & new formats
Mar 15, 2021
Scandinavian Tobacco Group completes the acquisition of Royal Agio Cigars
Mar 5, 2021

NON - FOOD

PAW Patrol is on a roll – Vital Life launches new PAW Patrol hand sanitiser range for summer 2021

Jun 23, 2021 Personal Care

Following the success of its existing adult focused hand sanitiser product range, Vital Life has launched a new PAW Patrol hand gel range. Securing some great listings already…

Welcome To The Future, It Smells Amazing
May 18, 2021
Cleaning Sensation Fabulosa expands into 4 new categories
May 7, 2021
Barking Brilliant
May 7, 2021
Introducing Feel Good: A new eco-friendly toilet paper by WEPA
May 4, 2021

WAREHOUSE

Kite Packaging Launches Thermal Labels and Printers Range

Apr 15, 2024 Packaging & Display

Kite Packaging, leading and award-winning UK packaging supplier, is pleased to announce the launch of its thermal labels and printers’ range. The company now offers a diverse selection…

Unannounced BRCGS delivers straight ‘A’s across its network
Apr 10, 2024
UKWA’s Clare Bottle wins prestigious award
Apr 10, 2024
Kite’s new custom-size box tool
Apr 10, 2024
Union Industries with installation
Apr 10, 2024
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