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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

Brakes Supports Growth of Compass’ Junior Chef Academy

Jul 1, 2026 Industry News

Brakes, the nation’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has reaffirmed its commitment to developing future culinary talent by continuing its partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland for its Junior…

Brits ditch traditional ‘big shop’
Jul 1, 2026
Kite Packaging celebrates Kite Day and 25 years of business
Jul 1, 2026
Riff Takes Its Wonky Vision For Fibre Rich Snacking To The Young Enterprise Finals
Jun 30, 2026
Co-op Wholesale Announces New Partnership with Holliss Filling Stations
Jun 29, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Barr Soft Drinks Taste and flavour still driving soft drinks sales in convenience and wholesale

Aug 28, 2019 Supplier Spotlight

The UK’s £2.4 billion convenience soft drinks category continues to be one of the most profitable categories for wholesalers, in summer and all year round. Barr Soft Drinks…

HEINEKEN UK Driving ‘Sports & Seasons’ drink sales
Aug 28, 2019
Vimto Soft drink sales ‘vroom-ing’ ahead
Aug 27, 2019
Budweiser Brewing Group Budweiser’s new leading lady
Jun 26, 2019
Britvic Making the most of the soft drinks opportunity with Britvic’s head of wholesale
May 21, 2019

MEET THE MARKETER

Claire Cooper McCoy’s Marketing Manager

May 20, 2019 Meet The Marketer

Claire Cooper is McCoy’s Marketing Manager at KP Snacks. Backed by a £4m campaign, McCoy’s Muchos is KP Snacks’ biggest ever launch, tapping Mexican food’s growing popularity. Claire…

Holly Sparrow Marketing Executive, Radnor Hills
Mar 13, 2019
Greg Harvey Channel Controller – Taylors of Harrogate
Jan 19, 2019
Hannah Haas Marketing Director – Aunt Bessie’s
Nov 20, 2018
Emma Sherwood-Smith Cider Director at HEINEKEN
Oct 24, 2018

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Scottish Wholesale Association Helping Scotland’s wholesalers realise their full potential

Oct 24, 2018 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Kate Salmon, Executive Director of the Scottish Wholesale Association is currently celebrating 35 years with the organisation. Kate talks about the SWA’s role and activities, the changes she…

PepsiCo Powering the snacking category to new peaks
Oct 24, 2018

CATEGORY REPORTS

Convenience and health – These are consumers’ priorities at breakfast

Nov 19, 2024 Breakfast

Cereal remains an important part of the breakfast category in both scale, penetration and frequency. Valued at £1.81 billion (Kantar) it is still the number one choice for…

Booming category – Food-to-go sector is set for huge growth
Oct 13, 2024
Evolving category – Confectionery is adapting to the changing needs of shoppers
Oct 13, 2024
Outstanding performance – Chilled and frozen food remain profitable categories for wholesalers
Oct 13, 2024
Distress purchase – Shoppers have an absolute need for winter remedies
Sep 15, 2024

FOOD & DRINK

Walkers Sensations builds on Thai Sweet Chilli leadership with range extension and packaging refresh

Jul 16, 2026 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

The brand behind the nation’s bestselling Thai Sweet Chilli crisp[1], Walkers Sensations, is expanding its iconic range with two standout new releases: Thai Sweet Chilli Poppadoms and Thai Sweet…

Swizzels and Day Out With The Kids launch promotional variety packs
Jul 15, 2026
Supermalt’s largest ever on-pack campaign
Jul 15, 2026
Doves Farm Launches NEW Organic Oaty White Strong Bread Flour
Jul 14, 2026
pladis highlights support for Back to Farm principles on-pack
Jul 14, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Lambert & Butler Tobacco celebrates anniversary with limited edition design & new formats

Mar 15, 2021 Tobacco & Accessories

Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of two new formats and a limited-edition design for its Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own (RYO) range to celebrate one year…

Scandinavian Tobacco Group completes the acquisition of Royal Agio Cigars
Mar 5, 2021
Imperial Grows Embassy Signature Range with Introduction of New Crush Variant
Feb 26, 2021
JTI launches new Sterling Dual Capsule Leaf Wrapped 20s format
Feb 15, 2021
Republic Technologies launches new flavour fusion cards
Jan 19, 2021

NON - FOOD

Introducing Feel Good: A new eco-friendly toilet paper by WEPA

May 4, 2021 Paper Products

WEPA UK, leading supplier of private label paper products for the UK and Ireland, is introducing Feel Good; an eco-friendly toilet paper designed to meet the needs of…

Put a spring back in your sales this hayfever season with Fisherman’s Friend
Apr 27, 2021
IAMS donates more than 5 million meals to homeless pets
Apr 22, 2021
DCS Group leads the way and creates the right packs for convenience retailers
Apr 12, 2021
Fabulosa launches £1million TV Campaign
Mar 15, 2021

WAREHOUSE

Kite Packaging introduces printed pizza and fish & chip boxes

Jun 6, 2024 The Warehouse

Kite Packaging, a prominent name in the packaging industry, is proud to announce the launch of its latest additions: printed pizza boxes and fish & chip boxes. These…

Maximise Efficiency in Bulk Material Handling with Kite Packaging’s FIBC Bags
May 31, 2024
Oakland appoints Sustainability Manager
May 10, 2024
Swisslog and Asda celebrate 10 years of partnership
May 10, 2024
Wincanton extends partnership with premium soft drinks brand Fentimans
May 10, 2024
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