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Brakes Cleans Up with Keystone Range

May 14, 2026 No Comments
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Bidfood’s Caterers Campus reaches 10,000 users as operators prioritise training and efficiency

May 11, 2026 No Comments
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JW Filshill ranked number one in respected UK-wide wholesale industry surveys for 16th year

May 7, 2026 No Comments
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Harlech Foodservice is helping drive the Welsh economy

May 6, 2026 No Comments
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Sandea Wholesale Ltd Honoured with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

May 5, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

More manufacturing, fresh food, and ‘on the go’ options are key takeaways from SPAR Forward

May 11, 2026 Industry News

Expanded food manufacturing, excellent fresh ranges, and strong availability of Food To Go were three major takeaways from James Hall & Co. Ltd’s SPAR Forward retailer event. More…

Sugro Annual Trade Show
May 8, 2026
Henderson Technology enhances EDGEPoS with digital media screens, upgraded ESELs and time-saving automation
May 8, 2026
Fresh Direct publishes Summer 2026 Market Review
May 7, 2026
Scottish Wholesale Association Connex Conference – change of venue
May 6, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

pladis VIDEO – Grow your sales of sweet biscuits and savoury snacks with pladis

Dec 11, 2024 Category Champions

Wholesale Manager went to Parfetts’ Birmingham depot to ask Charlotte Prain, Senior Category Development Manager, pladis UK&I, Tom Walton, Category Manager for Confectionery & Grocery, Parfetts and Lee…

Westons Cider INTERVIEW – Crafted cider explodes
Oct 13, 2024
Westons Cider VIDEO – Unlocking Cider Category Growth with Westons – A Winning Opportunity for Retailers Year-Round
Sep 25, 2024
KP Snacks INTERVIEW – Bagged Snacks Thrives
Aug 9, 2023
KP Snacks VIDEO – Celebrating The Hundred
Aug 7, 2023

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Link Snacks Internationa – World’s number one

Aug 17, 2025 Supplier Spotlight

Now four decades old, Jack Link’s is the world’s leading meat snack brand. It supplies both the iconic Peperami and the jerky and biltong snack Jack Link’s. David…

Kite Packaging – One-stop shop for customers
Sep 15, 2024
Leading the UK to a better tomorrow
Sep 15, 2024
Lanes Health – A family affair
May 10, 2024
Florette Foodservice – Best for freshness
May 10, 2024

MEET THE MARKETER

Lesley Parker – Senior Brand Manager for Kühne at distributor RH Amar

Jul 18, 2025 Meet The Marketer

How much is the UK pickled vegetable category worth? The UK pickled vegetable category is now worth £299 million across all retail outlets, with gherkins accounting for 20%…

Sas Horscroft – Head of Marketing Burts Snacks Ltd
Jun 15, 2025
Joel McNally – Assistant Brand Manager, Brookfield Drinks Ltd
May 17, 2025
Ash Chadha – Sales & Marketing Director, ASCO Foods
Apr 13, 2025
Simon Greenwood-Haigh – Chief Peanutologist, Proper Nutty
Nov 19, 2024

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

The Caterfood Buying Group – Sharing knowledge

Nov 15, 2025 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Caterfood Buying Group is a collection of independent foodservice suppliers working together to offer both an extensive product range, industry knowledge and geographical coverage. The group brings together…

Unitas – Bringing independent wholesalers together
Oct 14, 2025
Woods Foodservice – A family affair
Sep 14, 2025
Lioncroft Wholesale – A better tomorrow
Jun 15, 2025
The Wholesale Group – A flying start
Mar 12, 2025

CATEGORY REPORTS

Affordable indulgence – Cakes and biscuits make at home consumption more fun

Mar 15, 2026 Biscuits and Cakes

Consumers are increasingly choosing to socialise at home, influenced by the growth of on-demand content, lingering pandemic habits and ongoing cost-of-living pressures. As a result, shoppers are seeking…

BBQ bonanza – With more consumers entertaining at home, wholesalers can cash in on the BBQ occasion
Mar 15, 2026
Stimulating sales – The energy products category keeps expanding
Feb 14, 2026
Smokers seek value – Consumers are moving towards RYO and cheaper brands
Feb 14, 2026
Consumers stay home – The BNI presents a huge opportunity for wholesalers
Feb 14, 2026

FOOD & DRINK

Walkers and Disney celebrate the release of latest Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu with out of this world on-pack promotion

May 14, 2026 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

Walkers Snacks has teamed up with Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu with an unmissable on-pack promotion and limited-edition movie themed packaging. Running in-store now, the activity will…

Lincoln & York enters trend-led cold coffee market bringing younger social audience to the category
May 12, 2026
No Script, Just Stories: S.Pellegrino’s ‘Dinner Dialogues’ Captures the Real, Genuine Bond that Lewis Hamilton and His Friends Bring to the Table
May 12, 2026
Purbeck Cider launches an exciting new community grown charity cider: People’s Choice
May 11, 2026
Kenco ignites category growth and captures next gen audience with launch of two new innovations
May 11, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Smokers trade down – Financial pressures are making consumers choose value products

Jul 19, 2025 Category Reports

The move towards value tobacco products will continue to intensify as pressures on the cost of living remain for many. More generally, there is also continued demand for…

Bryant & May reignites category with brand ‘glow’ up and fiery on pack partnership
Jul 16, 2025
JTI Unveils UK’s First LEMON Capsule Cigarillo. Introducing: Sterling Dual Capsule Xtra Yellow
Jul 1, 2025
JTI UK Enhances Rolling Tobacco Value Offering With Papers Upgrade
May 27, 2025
Smokers want full flavour – Consumers are looking for more intense tobacco blends and greater variety
Feb 23, 2025

NON - FOOD

Phizz launches first immunity product range: Daily Immune+. Hydrate daily, defend better

Aug 12, 2025 OTC Products

This August, Phizz, the UK’s no.1 hydration enhancer*, is adding an exciting new premium range to its growing product portfolio. Phizz Daily Immune+ offers hydration-focused immune support. Packed…

The ulti-mutt treat for your dog just got squeezier
Jun 25, 2025
It’s The Dogs Brings Human-Grade Reassurance To The Premium Dog Treats Aisle
Jun 17, 2025
TopLife launches Cheese Bones for dogs to help retailers unlock additional pet treat sales
Jun 16, 2025
Strong menthol means strong sales with Fisherman’s Friend this hay fever season
May 23, 2025

WAREHOUSE

Why Some Wholesale Businesses Recover From Supply Shocks While Others Stall

Mar 5, 2026 The Warehouse

Supply shocks hit wholesale businesses hard. A sudden shortage of raw materials, a port closure, or a supplier collapse can disrupt operations overnight. Some firms recover within weeks,…

Kite Packaging Launches Smart Fill Paper Void-Fill Dispensers for Eco-Minded Fulfilment Teams
Feb 25, 2026
Kite Packaging launches Kenco bottle sealing labels
Feb 23, 2026
Managing IT Systems Across Multiple Warehouse Locations
Feb 16, 2026
Kite Packaging expands chilled range with wool insulation packaging
Feb 14, 2026
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