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    May 13, 2026
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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

Parfetts launches Go Local Granulated Sugar

May 6, 2026 Industry News

Parfetts has further expanded its Own Brand range with the launch of Go Local Granulated Sugar in a price-marked pack, as the employee-owned wholesaler continues to build scale…

Illegal Tobacco Sold in Over 70% of Shops Visited in Bradford West
May 6, 2026
Pricecheck celebrates £200m milestone
May 5, 2026
HEINEKEN UK and Beavertown Brewery announce senior leadership changes
Apr 30, 2026
Finsbury Food Group acquires Flower & White to boost DTC and healthy snacking growth
Apr 30, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

Premier Foods INTERVIEW – Cash & Curry

Dec 12, 2022 Category Champions

Premier Foods celebrated National Curry Week this year by taking Sharwood’s, the No.1 Indian sauces and accompaniments brand in independents on the road. The idea was to inspire…

Sharwood’s VIDEO – Sharwood’s supports meal at home opportunity at Bestway
Dec 12, 2022
Westons Cider INTERVIEW – Winter of cider
Nov 16, 2022
Westons Cider VIDEO – Making the most of the cider category this Winter and beyond
Nov 11, 2022
S. Pellegrino INTERVIEW – ESSENZA wows customers at Bestway
Nov 9, 2019

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Aston Manor Cider – Providing affordability

May 10, 2024 Supplier Spotlight

Households are still concerned about the cost-of-living crisis and consequently have had to tighten their belts. This means affordability is currently a huge trend. With this in mind,…

JTI UK – Prioritising sustainability
Feb 20, 2024
Budweiser Brewing Group – World beer in big growth
Jan 13, 2024
Central Foods – One stop shop
Jan 13, 2024
Fox’s Burton’s Companies – Big brand reassurance
Oct 18, 2023

MEET THE MARKETER

John McDougall – Brand Manager at McCoy’s

Sep 15, 2024 Meet The Marketer

How is the McCoy’s brand currently performing? McCoy’s is the UK’s number one ridged crisp brand and continues to show strong performance, growing ahead of the overall Bagged…

Megan Harrison – Global VP of Marketing for St Pierre
Sep 15, 2024
Samantha Winsor – Marketing Manager at Americana
Jun 6, 2024
Grace Anthony – Brand Manager at Aston Manor Cider
Jun 6, 2024
Jamie Burns-Smith – Category Manager at Imperial Brands
Apr 10, 2024

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Parfetts – Depot number 9

Mar 12, 2025 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts has secured its ninth depot in Southampton to strengthen its national footprint. The Stockport-based company will open a new 113,000 sq ft depot that will…

Mr. Lemonade – Passion for beverages
Feb 22, 2025
National Buying Consortium – Working for members
Jan 16, 2025
Shoppers can win at SPARaoke
Dec 14, 2024
Pricecheck – A Great Place to Work
Nov 19, 2024

CATEGORY REPORTS

Dynamic category – The world food category is set to double in the next five years

Jan 19, 2026 Category Reports

World Foods remains one of the most dynamic and resilient sectors within UK grocery. Recent industry analysis estimates the UK World Foods market to be worth almost £3…

Building shoppers’ trust – PMPs reassure shoppers they are getting value for money
Jan 19, 2026
Evolving market – The disposables ban has forced the reduced risk products market to adapt
Dec 11, 2025
Britain gets healthy – Consumers are prioritising their physical and mental health
Dec 11, 2025
Fast food nation – Takeaways are booming, which is just one part of the foodservice world
Dec 11, 2025

FOOD & DRINK

‘No LD, No Party’ as Eldorado Tonic Wine gets set for World Cup

May 11, 2026 Beers, Wines & Spirits

ELDORADO Tonic Wine is ramping up its presence ahead of the Fifa World Cup with a new £8.99 price-marked 70cl pack – a limited-edition release themed around the…

Mars Wrigley launches new TWIX® Hazelnut flavour to drive brand penetration and recruit next-generation shoppers
May 8, 2026
HEINEKEN UK launches multi million-pound ‘The Really Good Cider’ campaign making Inch’s Cider unmissable this summer
May 8, 2026
KP Snacks unveils cricket-themed ‘Catch and Win’ on-pack promotion ahead of summer of sport
May 8, 2026
Florette launches dedicated ‘Essentials’ value tier to support shoppers and drive everyday volume
May 8, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

JTI repositions Mayfair Gold cigarettes RRP*

Jan 20, 2025 Tobacco & Accessories

80p per pack reduction makes Mayfair Gold JTI’s cheapest RMC offering JTI (Japan Tobacco International), the UK’s leading tobacco manufacturer, has announced a price reposition of its Mayfair Gold ready-made…

STG UK want another piece of the action, with the launch of new Signature Action Mix cigarillos!
Jan 20, 2025
Retro rolling papers set to charm smokers this Christmas
Dec 9, 2024
Quality and value are ‘Paramount’ for Imperial’s new cigarette brand
Nov 18, 2024
Golden Virginia Original strikes cost/ value balance for smokers with new 40g pouch
Nov 6, 2024

NON - FOOD

Phizz launches duo of ‘Daily Energy’ products

May 8, 2025 OTC Products

Water’s good. Phizz makes it better. This May, Phizz, the UK’s no.1 hydration enhancer*, is launching a brand new product; Phizz Daily Energy, available in two flavours; Orange and…

Monday Morning Catch-ups with Colleagues and Cold Winter Weather Leave Consumers in Need of Soothing Relief
Oct 15, 2024
Surf brings ‘joy’ to the laundry aisles with brand relaunch
Sep 10, 2024
Olbas encourages parents to be prepared for back to school sniffles with new campaign
Sep 5, 2024
Mars Petcare future proofs category with new Sheba Kitten range launch
Jun 26, 2024

WAREHOUSE

Priority Workplace Safety Essentials for Wholesale Managers.

Feb 9, 2026 The Warehouse

Wholesale operations depend on movement, coordination and pace. Goods arrive, orders leave and teams work across large spaces with equipment that demands attention and care. In this environment,…

Kite Packaging Expands Chilled Range with Wool Insulation Packaging
Jan 22, 2026
Royal Mail to Charge for Thermal Label Rolls from January 2026, with Alternatives Available from Kite Packaging
Jan 16, 2026
Oakland mentors lead the way
Dec 11, 2025
Kite Packaging Launches Honeywell Printer Range
Nov 27, 2025
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