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    Aug 18, 2026
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    Jun 16, 2026
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JW Filshill puts its weight behind Movember charity initiative

Nov 13, 2026 No Comments
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National Buying Consortium appoints Jo Wrate as Member Director

Nov 12, 2026 No Comments
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Capify puts £14.8m behind UK wholesalers including £700,000 funding for clothing supplier

Nov 11, 2026 No Comments
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Booker bolsters foodservice leadership team to better support customers

Nov 11, 2026 No Comments
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Go Local Wholesale expands retailer support team in national growth push

Nov 10, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

Unitas ‘turns the dial’ for 2027

Oct 25, 2026 Industry News

To unlock benefits for members and suppliers alike, Unitas has launched the first of its raft of new initiatives that will utilise the group’s size and scale. Launching…

Lioncroft bolsters customer engagement with ProConnect WhatsApp channel
Oct 25, 2026
Bidfood unveils pioneering overhead electric charging infrastructure at Slough depot
Oct 22, 2026
Lynas Foodservice kicks off Ulster Rugby partnership
Oct 22, 2026
The Compleat Food Group strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments
Oct 22, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

NEAFS – A genuine HNB alternative

Feb 21, 2023 Supplier Spotlight

What separates NEAFS from other heated cigarettes is the brand’s unique approach to heated tobacco. Containing no tobacco, NEAFS heated sticks contain a special blend of tea leaves,…

Boost Drinks – Bright future
Jan 22, 2023
Ferrero UK – Expanding into biscuits
Oct 11, 2022
McVitie’s – Shoppers look for biscuit choice
Jul 18, 2022
Old Jamaica – Old favourite returns
Jul 18, 2022

MEET THE MARKETER

Lauren Meadows – Head of UK Brands at St Pierre Groupe

May 12, 2023 Meet The Marketer

Lauren Meadows is Head of UK Brands for St Pierre Groupe, having joined the business as St Pierre UK Brand Manager in October 2020. Prior to joining St…

Jenny Blanco Barcia – Marketing Manager for KP
Apr 4, 2023
Anastasia Scaife – Marketing Controller at Sharwood’s
Jan 22, 2023
Laura Noguera Presas – Global Consumer Director at Puerto de Indias
Aug 28, 2022
Kevin McNair – Marketing Director, KP Snacks
Aug 28, 2022

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Bestway own label – Quality and value

Jun 6, 2024 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Bestway Wholesale has introduced a new, revamped version of its own label range called Best-in, aiming to provide quality and value to both retailers and consumers. The range…

Kitwave – Northern powerhouse
May 10, 2024
Epicurium – Banishing boring snacks
Mar 21, 2024
Parfetts – Ambitious growth plans
Feb 20, 2024
The Sugro family
Dec 19, 2023

CATEGORY REPORTS

Stimulating sales – The energy products category keeps expanding

Feb 14, 2026 Category Reports

When it comes to energy drinks, the demand shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to appeal to a wide range of shoppers and now worth £1.9 billion,…

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
Dynamic category – The world food category is set to double in the next five years
Jan 19, 2026
Building shoppers’ trust – PMPs reassure shoppers they are getting value for money
Jan 19, 2026

FOOD & DRINK

R.M. Curtis Set to Drive Snackers Nuts with New Curious By Nature Nut-Mix Range

Oct 29, 2026 Crisps, Snacks & Nuts

Leading dried fruits, nuts, and seeds specialist, R.M. Curtis is expanding its snacking range with the launch of its innovative Curious By Nature brand. The nut-mix range combines…

Paragon Brands expands spirits roster with exclusive Shanky’s Whip signing
Oct 29, 2026
Sanpellegrino adds Strawberry Crema to its Zero Added Sugar range
Oct 28, 2026
Sprite helps retailers tap into the basketball boom with new NBA partnership and on-pack promotion
Oct 28, 2026
KP Snacks rolls out festive christmas packaging for Tyrrells
Oct 28, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Imperial to Launch New & Improved Embassy Signature Silver Edition

May 14, 2024 Tobacco & Accessories

Imperial has announced it is bringing Embassy Signature Silver Edition back to the market with further improvements to the range to help retailers cater for summer sales amongst…

Imperial Launches New Rizla Classic King Size Combi for Natural Rollers
Jan 15, 2024
Value gains momentum – Lower priced products account for the largest proportion of tobacco sales
Jan 13, 2024
New re-design for the UK’s favourite miniature cigar!
Jan 8, 2024
Cool the Senses with Imperial’s New Crush Fusion Range
Jan 8, 2024

NON - FOOD

Centrum broadens appeal with modernised pack designs

Dec 12, 2023 OTC Products

The world’s number one multivitamin brand[1], Centrum, has unveiled a modernised pack design across its portfolio to improve on-pack communication of its benefits as well as helping to…

Delphis Eco launches laundry ‘power’ powder
Nov 15, 2023
Fabulosa Strengthens Presence in Convenience Sector
Nov 7, 2023
Olbas launches new Breathe Easy Patches
Aug 9, 2023
Transform Your Toilet into a Home Spa with Bloo’s New ‘Spa Moments’ Range
Aug 2, 2023

WAREHOUSE

Kite Packaging expands chilled range with wool insulation packaging

Feb 14, 2026 The Warehouse

Kite Packaging has launched a new wool insulation packaging range designed to protect chilled and temperature-sensitive shipments while reducing environmental impact. Nearly one in three cold-chain shipments in…

Priority Workplace Safety Essentials for Wholesale Managers.
Feb 9, 2026
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
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