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INDUSTRY NEWS

Brakes Gives £8m Value Boost to Foodservice Customers

May 21, 2026 Industry News

As part of its focus on supporting customers, Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has confirmed that it has delivered £8.2m in value back to foodservice operators over…

Imperial Brands backs new Government crackdown on illicit trade to protect honest retailers

May 20, 2026

New research among top UK chefs reveals a ‘change in appetite’ among UK diners

May 20, 2026

Product of the Year throws open the doors for 2027 entries – with a smarter, easier way to enter

May 20, 2026

Experience-led menus tipped to boost footfall for hospitality venues this summer

May 20, 2026

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Energising sales – A third of c-store soft drinks sales are from energy drinks

Jan 13, 2024 Category Reports

The energy drinks market is the biggest and most profitable drink-now segment, now worth £1.8bn and growing at +13% (IRI). 1 in 3 soft drinks sold in convenience…

Sales kick off – Rugby’s Six Nations Championship gives wholesalers a chance to grow profits

Jan 13, 2024

Value gains momentum – Lower priced products account for the largest proportion of tobacco sales

Jan 13, 2024

World food goes mainstream – Eating at home doesn’t have to be boring

Jan 13, 2024

Health food grows – Most consumers are trying to eat healthily

Dec 19, 2023

FOOD & DRINK

Otter Black hits the shelves in new canned format

Jun 16, 2026 Beers, Wines & Spirits

Otter Brewery is expanding its off trade range with the launch of two exciting new additions: Otter Black (4.0% ABV) in 440ml cans, and Tarka lager in 330ml…

Minus 196 launches National Big Freeze campaign to reward retailers this summer

Jun 15, 2026

Sneak Energy lands additional listings across Bestway

Jun 15, 2026

Biscuits With Bigger Ambitions: Matcha Coconut Cookies from Nourish

Jun 15, 2026

Stock more to score more with Pringles and Cheez-It this football season

Jun 12, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

JTI expands popular American Spirit range with new Roll Your Own line extension

Sep 23, 2019 Tobacco & Accessories

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has today announced the expansion of its popular American Spirit brand, with the launch of American Spirit Essential Blue rolling tobacco, which comes in…

JTI launches Nordic Spirit – A new choice for nicotine consumers

Sep 4, 2019

The Intensity Continues to Grow for myblu

Aug 23, 2019

Vype launches the brand new ePod – the quiet-draw device that looks small but delivers big flavour

Jul 12, 2019

JUUL takes top spot in closed vaping sector

Jul 9, 2019

NON - FOOD

Zoflora Launches ‘We’re All One Big Beautiful Home’

May 28, 2020 Cleaning Products

Zoflora, the UK’s leading disinfectant brand is set to launch ‘We’re All One Big Beautiful Home’, a heavy-weight, feel good campaign, premiering on the weekend of 30/31 May…

Wing Yip Introduces New Biodegradable and Compostable Range from Green Earth

May 4, 2020

HOT SINCE ’95 – Lynx Africa celebrates 25 years with limited-edition range

Apr 24, 2020

Andrex® launches new #ShareASquare initiative in a bid to help the most vulnerable in the community and support individual acts of generosity

Apr 8, 2020

Andrex® Washlets™ certified ‘Fine to Flush’ by Water UK

Feb 27, 2020

WAREHOUSE

Kite Packaging Introduces Vibrant Machine Finished Tissue Paper Range

Nov 11, 2023 Packaging & Display

Kite Packaging, a leading UK supplier of decorative and coloured tissue papers, is thrilled to add a stunning collection of machine finished tissue papers to their gift packaging…

Kite Introduces Eco-friendly, Economical and Versatile Kite Mailer Range

Oct 31, 2023

10 Ways to Make Your Warehouse a Better Place to Work

Oct 27, 2023

Swisslog names Jens Schmale as new CEO

Oct 18, 2023

Oakland International and COOLWAYS collaboration reduces carbon footprint

Oct 18, 2023

SPAR sponsors Lancashire and South Cumbria Hospices Together Yorkshire Three Peaks trek

Zero Carbon Forum expands industry collaboration into the supply chain with Sysco GB

Caterforce unveils refreshed brand identity

Kitwave continues foodservice growth with Charles Saunders acquisition

Bestway Wholesale invests in peak summer trading with integrated campaign to help independent retailers maximise seasonal sales

INDUSTRY NEWS

Brakes Gives £8m Value Boost to Foodservice Customers

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

MEET THE MARKETER

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

CATEGORY REPORTS

Energising sales – A third of c-store soft drinks sales are from energy drinks

FOOD & DRINK

Otter Black hits the shelves in new canned format

TOBACCO & VAPING

JTI expands popular American Spirit range with new Roll Your Own line extension

NON - FOOD

Zoflora Launches ‘We’re All One Big Beautiful Home’

WAREHOUSE

Kite Packaging Introduces Vibrant Machine Finished Tissue Paper Range

JULY Digital Edition – VAT cut demand

Recent News

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Giving shoppers more reasons to buy this Christmas – Mars Wrigley unveils three new launches

Fresh Direct Strengthens Commitment to British Produce with Renewed Support for Love British Food

Cafédirect unveils its biggest out-of-Home refresh yet

SPAR sponsors Lancashire and South Cumbria Hospices Together Yorkshire Three Peaks trek

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Fresh Direct Strengthens Commitment to British Produce with Renewed Support for Love British Food

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