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    OCTOBER – Digital Edition – Parfetts name change
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Bestway Wholesale strengthens field sales team with 23 Territory Sales Managers to support independent retailers

Oct 23, 2026 No Comments
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R D Johns joins The Wholesale Group

Oct 22, 2026 No Comments
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New Nisa store opens in Ollerton bringing convenience to local shoppers

Oct 20, 2026 No Comments
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Finance gets harder to find as wholesalers plan for growth

Oct 15, 2026 No Comments
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Provenance that pays: PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef

Oct 6, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

UKVIA puts vape recycling in the spotlight with Sustainable Vaping Week 2026

Oct 14, 2026 Industry News

Sustainable Vaping Week returns for its fourth year today, coinciding with International E-Waste Day and mobilising consumers and businesses selling vaping products to ensure used devices are disposed…

Booker rolls out new Fihka bakery range for coffee shop sector
Oct 13, 2026
Fairfax Meadow launches range into Brakes
Oct 13, 2026
RH Amar announces new Managing Director
Oct 13, 2026
The Wholesale Group charts new horizons as 115 delegates gather in Tenerife’s beautiful lesser-known north
Oct 13, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

KP Snacks INTERVIEW – Bagged Snacks Thrives

Aug 9, 2023 Category Champions

Bagged Snacks is a crucial category that continues to thrive and prosper. For the first time, the CSN (Crisps, Snacks and Nuts) category is worth over £4.1bn and…

KP Snacks VIDEO – Celebrating The Hundred
Aug 7, 2023
Premier Foods INTERVIEW – Cash & Curry
Dec 12, 2022
Sharwood’s VIDEO – Sharwood’s supports meal at home opportunity at Bestway
Dec 12, 2022
Westons Cider INTERVIEW – Winter of cider
Nov 16, 2022

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Leading the UK to a better tomorrow

Sep 15, 2024 Supplier Spotlight

With a global portfolio of brands, a successful strategy and talented people, BAT’s purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World. The company’s strategic…

Lanes Health – A family affair
May 10, 2024
Florette Foodservice – Best for freshness
May 10, 2024
Aston Manor Cider – Providing affordability
May 10, 2024
JTI UK – Prioritising sustainability
Feb 20, 2024

MEET THE MARKETER

Sas Horscroft – Head of Marketing Burts Snacks Ltd

Jun 15, 2025 Meet The Marketer

Tell us about the new Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion Chutney flavour – what demographic are you targeting with this launch? The launch of Burts’ new Mature Cheddar…

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
John McDougall – Brand Manager at McCoy’s
Sep 15, 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

Smokers seek value – Consumers are moving towards the lower priced end of the tobacco market

Jul 15, 2026 Category Reports

The UK tobacco and nicotine market is in excess of £22 billion annually (Statista 2024) and remains a significant part of the convenience and wholesale channel. The key…

Sales driver – Wholesalers can boost profits by maximising the crisps, snacks & nuts category
Jul 13, 2026
Discerning consumers – Bakery shoppers are looking for artisanal products
Jun 16, 2026
New taste experiences – Confectionery growth is driven by innovation
Jun 16, 2026
Harm reduction tool – Smokers are migrating from cigarettes to reduced-risk products
Jun 16, 2026

FOOD & DRINK

Swizzels launches Spooky Eyeball Double Lollies to boost Halloween sales

Oct 15, 2026 Confectionery

Sweet maker Swizzels has added Spooky Eyeball Double Lollies to its best-selling seasonal line-up in preparation for scaled-up celebrations and heightened demand.  The 130g shareable packs see a…

KP Snacks reinvigorates ‘25 to Thrive’ retailer ranging advice
Oct 15, 2026
Sunmagic Juices Helps Operators Meet Demand for Healthy Drinks with VP Shot Range
Oct 15, 2026
Ben’s Original Returns to Support BBC Children in Need
Oct 14, 2026
Soopa Hooch Launches DJ Competition, in Partnership with UK’s First ‘Bring your Own Booze’ Nightclub, to discover the next generation of music talent
Oct 14, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

JTI Unveils UK’s First LEMON Capsule Cigarillo. Introducing: Sterling Dual Capsule Xtra Yellow

Jul 1, 2025 Tobacco & Accessories

JTI has today announced the launch of a UK-first lemon-flavoured cigarillo, Sterling Dual Capsule Xtra Yellow, offering an innovative new flavour experience for existing cigarillo smokers.  Rolling out…

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
JTI repositions Mayfair Gold cigarettes RRP*
Jan 20, 2025
STG UK want another piece of the action, with the launch of new Signature Action Mix cigarillos!
Jan 20, 2025

NON - FOOD

It’s The Dogs Brings Human-Grade Reassurance To The Premium Dog Treats Aisle

Jun 17, 2025 Pet Care

The arrival of It’s The Dog’s within the UK’s discerning dog treat scene could well prove to be a game-changer within the wider pet food category, tackling the…

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
Phizz launches duo of ‘Daily Energy’ products
May 8, 2025
Monday Morning Catch-ups with Colleagues and Cold Winter Weather Leave Consumers in Need of Soothing Relief
Oct 15, 2024

WAREHOUSE

Best Food Logistics wins Slim Chickens contract

Jul 15, 2026 The Warehouse

Best Food Logistics has been appointed the supply chain partner for Slim Chickens, further strengthening its position as the leading provider of foodservice logistics solutions to the UK’s…

Working in partnership for a safer, smarter operation
Jul 15, 2026
Life Health Foods and Toyota Material Handling UK – Working in Partnership for a Safer, Smarter Operation
Jun 29, 2026
Best Food Logistics wins Slim Chickens contract, strengthening its support for growing hospitality brands
Jun 25, 2026
Rising costs force rivals to collaborate as supply chains face ‘do more with less’ pressures
Jun 24, 2026
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