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JW Filshill puts its weight behind Movember charity initiative

Nov 13, 2026 No Comments
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National Buying Consortium appoints Jo Wrate as Member Director

Nov 12, 2026 No Comments
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Capify puts £14.8m behind UK wholesalers including £700,000 funding for clothing supplier

Nov 11, 2026 No Comments
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Booker bolsters foodservice leadership team to better support customers

Nov 11, 2026 No Comments
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Go Local Wholesale expands retailer support team in national growth push

Nov 10, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Cooke’s ‘wholesale alliance’ ignites refocussed Unitas

Sep 29, 2026 Industry News

Incoming Unitas CEO David Cooke has pledged to refocus the group as “the largest wholesale alliance” of wholesalers, suppliers and the central support team. Using the group’s scale…

Sysco launches Keystone Laundry to simplify hospitality laundry
Sep 29, 2026
Carlsberg Britvic and The Rivers Trust launch 10-year water replenishment partnership
Sep 29, 2026
New data reveals Symbol & Independent stores account for 12% of UK grocery market
Sep 28, 2026
Vinarchy launches category initiative to unlock £1.4 billion growth opportunity
Sep 28, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

blu UK Imperial Brands’ blu winning over the nation’s vapers

Sep 30, 2019 Supplier Spotlight

As the UK vaping market continues to mature, the major brands are making the running. Imperial Brands’ bestselling blu brand has been running a high-profile consumer ad campaign…

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
HEINEKEN UK Driving ‘Sports & Seasons’ drink sales
Aug 28, 2019
Vimto Soft drink sales ‘vroom-ing’ ahead
Aug 27, 2019

MEET THE MARKETER

Huib Van Bockel Tenzing Natural Energy, Founder

Jun 26, 2019 Meet The Marketer

Before Huib Van Bockel founded Tenzing Natural Energy, in his words he was instrumental in transforming Red Bull into “a media company producing amazing content and developing brand…

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
Greg Harvey Channel Controller – Taylors of Harrogate
Jan 19, 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

Cuisine diversifies – Brits are embracing an ever-wider range of foods

Jan 16, 2025 Category Reports

The World cuisine market is an important and lucrative market in the UK, growing by 7.7% in 2022. According to Mintel’s 2024 UK World Cuisines Market Report the…

New Year pick-me-up – Shoppers will use sports and energy products to get them through January
Jan 16, 2025
Single use devices banned – Businesses have until June 2025 to sell remaining stock
Dec 14, 2024
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

FOOD & DRINK

Welsh Mead Maker Hive Mind Mead Wins Gold at Great British Food Awards

Oct 7, 2026 Beers, Wines & Spirits

October 2026 offers yet another milestone in the wider Hive Mind Mead story, with its Dark Cherry Melomel (fruit infused mead)  winning the Sustainability category at the Great…

Napolina bolsters strong brand growth with significant six-figure investment as it fuels next chapter
Oct 7, 2026
Baker & Baker launches mixed box of premium muffins
Oct 7, 2026
St Rémy brings back limited-edition Diwali bottle
Oct 7, 2026
Delice de France unveils new margin-boosting products for retailers & cafes in Autumn/Winter catalogue
Oct 7, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Sales Set to Start Rolling in with Launch of New Blend from JPS Players

Mar 23, 2021 Tobacco & Accessories

Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of JPS Players Easy Rolling Tobacco, an exciting new blend of fine cut tobacco that offers an easier rolling experience, at an…

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
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

NON - FOOD

Welcome To The Future, It Smells Amazing

May 18, 2021 Personal Care

A complete brand overhaul from iconic Unilever brand, Lynx With designs from renowned street artist Ben Tallon, as well as newly innovative pro-scent technology  The UK’s leading men’s…

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
Put a spring back in your sales this hayfever season with Fisherman’s Friend
Apr 27, 2021

WAREHOUSE

Amcor teams up with Lorenz Snacks to set the benchmark in more sustainable snack packaging

Jul 17, 2024 Packaging & Display

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has collaborated with leading snack manufacturer, Lorenz Snacks, to launch new recycle-ready packaging for…

Kite Packaging Expands Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser Range
Jul 15, 2024
Achieve efficiency with Kite Packaging’s FIBC bags
Jul 15, 2024
IWS Group announces leadership changes
Jul 15, 2024
How To Manage Your Business’s Marketing And Advertising Effectively
Jul 1, 2024
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