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Pricecheck partners with OSHEE™ Hydration Drinks, one of Europe’s leading sports & vitamin drinks brands, to expand availability in the UK

Oct 14, 2025 No Comments
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First Go Local Extra store launches in Milton Keynes

Oct 13, 2025 No Comments
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Scoot celebrates major milestone with 100th store launch

Oct 9, 2025 No Comments
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Retailer Neil Patel chooses Co-op Wholesale as partner for future growth

Oct 8, 2025 No Comments
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Wholesaler takes home two top industry awards

Oct 7, 2025 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

UK Bakers Expand Equipment Recovery Operations in the Scottish Region with Appointment of Investigations Officer

Sep 22, 2025 Industry News

Bakers Basco, the membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons to manage an industry wide bakery equipment solution has…

First B2B-specialist WhatsApp Business API report launched
Sep 22, 2025
Making a Difference Locally launches twelfth round of Heart of the Community fund
Sep 18, 2025
UK’s leading food redistribution charities to merge: Strengthening social and environmental impact
Sep 18, 2025
Caterfood Buying Group partners with TWC Group to launch groundbreaking data Service for suppliers
Sep 18, 2025

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

General Mills – BFY Snacks back in growth

Dec 6, 2021 Supplier Spotlight

The Better For You (BFY) Snacks category is back in growth after a testing 18 months in which on-the-go shopping occasions were considerably reduced. Consumers are looking for…

Guinness GB – Variety within the portfolio
Oct 17, 2021
Vimto – Healthy hydration
Sep 15, 2021
BAT UK – A Better Tomorrow
Aug 15, 2021
General Mills expands ice cream
Aug 14, 2021

MEET THE MARKETER

Calli O’Brien – Marketing Controller, Aston Manor Cider

Nov 10, 2021 Meet The Marketer

How has the cider category been performing over the last year? The cider category has performed well over the last year. For example, Crumpton Oaks has had a…

Siem Los – Marketing Manager, Duracell
Oct 17, 2021
Georgia Dales – Brand Activation Manager, St Pierre Groupe
Sep 15, 2021
James Stocker – Marketing Director for Halewood
Aug 14, 2021
Sasha Storey – Senior Brand Manager-Extra, Mars Wrigley
Jul 15, 2021

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

SOS Wholesale – Driving future growth

Jul 18, 2022 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

In May, Vipin Patara took over from Mark Beckett as Managing Director of SOS Wholesale Limited. SOS Wholesale is one of the UK’s largest wholesalers of foods and…

Kitwave – Expanding business
Jun 19, 2022
NBC – Delivering benefits today, planning for tomorrow
Jun 19, 2022
Parfetts – Symbol of success
May 16, 2022
Bestway – Everyday heroes
Feb 13, 2022

CATEGORY REPORTS

New Year pick-me-up – Shoppers will use sports and energy products to get them through January

Jan 16, 2025 Category Reports

Sports & energy products are now worth £3.9bn and seeing fast growth, +23% vs last year, ahead of wider FMCG (Nielsen). There are several health needs that are…

Single use devices banned – Businesses have until June 2025 to sell remaining stock
Dec 14, 2024
Consumers get healthy – Shoppers will pay a premium for healthier food
Dec 14, 2024
Go glocal – Foodservice consumers want globally inspired products made locally
Dec 14, 2024
Spring bonanza – Easter is a huge opportunity to grow confectionery sales
Dec 14, 2024

FOOD & DRINK

VK partners with Butlin’s Big Weekenders to bring the Y2K party vibes this September

Sep 24, 2025 Alcohol

The latest collaboration includes an exclusive on-pack promotion and party-led activation at Butlin’s Back to the 2000s Big Weekender, Skegness Plus, fans of VK have the chance to…

Big Sipz Cocktails Launches in the UK
Sep 24, 2025
Delice de France forecasts 25% year-on-year sales growth in Halloween – with trio of seasonal launches
Sep 23, 2025
CANS ramps up UK presence with host of new wins Non-sweet drink brand increases distribution
Sep 23, 2025
Phat Pasty celebrates its Red Tractor seal of approval
Sep 22, 2025

TOBACCO & VAPING

Drive depot sales with branded bays from RYO specialist, Swan

Jul 27, 2023 Tobacco & Accessories

Republic Technologies (UK) Ltd is embarking on a national wholesale and cash and carry display drive, to support its bestselling Swan range. The company is updating its range…

Republic Technologies launches new countertop display solution
Jul 12, 2023
JTI expands cigarillo range with new Sterling Dual Double Capsule Leaf Wrapped
Apr 24, 2023
Imperial Tobacco Launches Enhanced Embassy Signature Silver Edition
Apr 6, 2023
Imperial Tobacco Upgrades and Expands L&B Blue Brand Family
Feb 9, 2023

NON - FOOD

Bloo launches new breakthrough toilet blocks delivering its best ever clean

Nov 2, 2022 Cleaning Products

Every flush releases a foaming formula and blue water to ensure a sparkling loo With research revealing that 86 per cent of UK households have access to their…

Fairy Non Bio launches new Outdoorable Fabric Conditioner and In-Wash Scent Boosters for sensitive skin shoppers
Oct 27, 2022
Stock up for healthy cold and flu sales with The Cheeky Panda’s bamboo tissues and wipes
Oct 25, 2022
Jakemans magnificent new packaging hits the sweet spot
Oct 5, 2022
Fisherman’s Friend Tackles Winter with Return to TV
Sep 30, 2022

WAREHOUSE

Weetabix opts for best of British – With high-speed door installations by Union Industries

Aug 4, 2024 The Warehouse

Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke high-speed doors, is helping one of Britain’s most iconic cereal brands maintain its high standard of hygiene with the installation…

Celebration Packaging launches innovative zero-touch disposable wooden cutlery dispensers
Jul 26, 2024
Maximising Space in Wholesale Warehouses
Jul 22, 2024
Amcor teams up with Lorenz Snacks to set the benchmark in more sustainable snack packaging
Jul 17, 2024
Kite Packaging Expands Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser Range
Jul 15, 2024
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