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INDUSTRY NEWS

Big-hearted retailers scoop top Plan for Profit prize

Jan 28, 2026 Industry News

Two lucky retailers are starting the new year in the best way possible, courtesy of Plan for Profit. And, thanks to their generosity, their customers will be benefitting…

Scottish Wholesale Association sets out key priorities and asks of government ahead of the Holyrood election

Jan 27, 2026

Cawston Press expands into non-alcoholic beer category with acquisition of LOAH

Jan 27, 2026

The Compleat Food Group appoints Chief Technical Officer

Jan 23, 2026

b2b.store’s B2B engagement platform, ProConnect, expands for 2026

Jan 23, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Perfetti Van Melle The ‘sweet’ success story continues

Jan 19, 2019 Supplier Spotlight

Despite the reported levelling off in sugar confectionery sales, Perfetti Van Melle remains one of the UK’s top performing sweets manufacturers and a committed partner to wholesalers and…

PepsiCo Putting it all together for Britain’s wholesalers

Dec 15, 2018

Molson Coors On a mission to be ‘First Choice’

Dec 14, 2018

Rustlers Hotting up chilled category sales in wholesale and convenience

Nov 19, 2018

YAZOO ‘Milking’ drink sales to Millennials on the move

Oct 23, 2018

MEET THE MARKETER

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

CATEGORY REPORTS

Expanding category – Soft drinks is in the top 3 categories in the Convenience channel

Apr 10, 2024 Category Reports

The total UK Soft Drinks market continues to grow and is now worth more than £10bn, maintaining its spot as a top 3 category in Convenience (IRI). Within…

On the move – Consumers are snacking while out and about

Apr 10, 2024

Coffee keeps growing – Consumers are demanding high quality coffee in a range of formats

Apr 10, 2024

Adding value – PMPs give convenience shoppers a point of difference they can’t get from the multiples

Mar 22, 2024

Ice cool profits – Ice cream and frozen food are a vital sales boost for wholesalers

Mar 22, 2024

FOOD & DRINK

Mentos taps into top-trending flavour opportunity with playful new Sour Tones

Mar 13, 2026 Confectionery

Mentos, the confectionery brand behind the number one Fruit Single,[1] is giving convenience shoppers a flavour experience like no other with the launch of Mentos Sour Tones, available to…

Relentless launches exotic white citrus flavour

Mar 13, 2026

Haldiram’s spotlights Khajoor Anjeer Bites as the season’s must have Ramadan Treat

Mar 12, 2026

Boost founder Simon Gray returns to soft drinks with “functional drinks, chapter two”

Mar 12, 2026

Ramadan Retail Essentials from AIB Foods Limited: Authentic Products for Iftar and Seasonal Demand

Mar 11, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

New menthol cigarette ban calculator from Philip Morris will help retailers protect their business in the coming months

Apr 8, 2020 Tobacco & Accessories

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the ban on menthol cigarettes will still come into effect on 20th May Data from 2,600 stores gives retailers detailed insight into impact…

JTI launches first 3-in-1 rolling tobacco pouch for Holborn Yellow – New variant now includes filters, for ultimate convenience

Apr 2, 2020

JTI launches a series of alternative products with distinctive new tobacco blends plus product & pack innovations ahead of Menthol Ban

Mar 26, 2020

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK is bringing something new to the UK Tobacco Category

Feb 20, 2020

Retailers require assistance ahead of the Menthol Ban according to new research

Feb 13, 2020

NON - FOOD

INEOS Hygienics continues retail expansion in the UK with Sainsbury’s and Ocado

Feb 11, 2021 Personal Care

Follows the decision of Morrisons and German pharmacy group Rossman to stock the new INEOS Hygienics range of sanitisers, wipes, and cleansers. The INEOS Hygienics business was created…

SC Johnson Announces All Mr Muscle® Trigger Bottles in the U.K. Now Made from 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic

Feb 9, 2021

100% British hand sanitiser Vital Life partner with ViacomCBS Consumer Product to produce licensed PAW Patrol and Baby Shark products

Feb 2, 2021

Mars Petcare supports growing opportunity in convenience with launch of ‘Dream Sixteen’ must stocks

Jan 27, 2021

Zidac Laboratories continues expansion with hand wash launch

Dec 16, 2020

WAREHOUSE

Panasonic Unveils Cutting-Edge 20HP Cold Chain Refrigeration Condensing Units

Jan 24, 2024 The Warehouse

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions proudly presents the next step in R744 technology in the form of its new 20HP cold chain refrigeration condensing units complementing the existing…

Making light work of small spaces

Jan 18, 2024

Aluminum foils

Jan 15, 2024

Kite Packaging Expands Strapping Range

Jan 15, 2024

Union Industries blows away competition with use of virtual reality configurator

Jan 13, 2024

Bidfood set to strengthen operations with the opening of new Northeast depot

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

KP Snacks INTERVIEW – Winning sales with Heritage Brands

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

Jonty Collinson pedalling change at his rural Lancashire SPAR stores

INDUSTRY NEWS

Big-hearted retailers scoop top Plan for Profit prize

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Perfetti Van Melle The ‘sweet’ success story continues

MEET THE MARKETER

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

CATEGORY REPORTS

Expanding category – Soft drinks is in the top 3 categories in the Convenience channel

FOOD & DRINK

Mentos taps into top-trending flavour opportunity with playful new Sour Tones

TOBACCO & VAPING

New menthol cigarette ban calculator from Philip Morris will help retailers protect their business in the coming months

NON - FOOD

INEOS Hygienics continues retail expansion in the UK with Sainsbury’s and Ocado

WAREHOUSE

Panasonic Unveils Cutting-Edge 20HP Cold Chain Refrigeration Condensing Units

APRIL Digital Edition – Booker £5m initiative

Recent News

Bestway Wholesale appoints Charles Abraham as Food Service Director to accelerate Foodservice growth

Bidfood set to strengthen operations with the opening of new Northeast depot

Cheeky Coffee growth continues with installations and new website

IRN-BRU invests £2m in brand new advert creative and special footy packs

IRN-BRU launches cherry-flavoured variant for the first time exclusively to symbol & independent stores

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Sterling Supergroup Welcomes New Member, Young’s Foodservice

OREO brings its ‘Twist, Lick, Dunk ritual’ to life with a new challenge

San Miguel relaunches “Spanish Summer, no matter when” campaign and unveils new brand identity ahead of peak season

Sterling Supergroup Welcomes New Member, Robinson Wholesale LLP

Urban Foodservice celebrates 10 years of growth, innovation and menu collaboration

kff Launches Comprehensive Care Home Campaign to Enhance Support for Caterers and Residents

Bestway Wholesale appoints Charles Abraham as Food Service Director to accelerate Foodservice growth

Bidfood set to strengthen operations with the opening of new Northeast depot

Cheeky Coffee growth continues with installations and new website

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