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Relaunch for the first Go Local

Aug 21, 2026 No Comments
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Booker Foodservice Trade Show returns to NEC for seventh annual event

Aug 19, 2026 No Comments
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Unitas’ One Week Special promotion delivers 312% sales uplift with Carlsberg Britvic

Aug 18, 2026 No Comments
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Parfetts partners with Cerve to accelerate data-led growth towards £1bn.

Aug 17, 2026 No Comments
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Asda launches wholesale supply convenience stores

Aug 14, 2026 No Comments

INDUSTRY NEWS

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

Jul 31, 2026 Industry News

Fresh Direct, a leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice sector, has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to British growers with an expanded programme of activity supporting Love British…

Westons invests over £3.5m in new logisitics facility to support future growth
Jul 30, 2026
Compleat Foodservice boosts cookie production capacity with £600k investment
Jul 30, 2026
Coca-Cola celebrates family-run businesses through new Counter Cultures campaign
Jul 28, 2026
McVitie’s owner sets 2030 target to double sales of products with better nutritional balance
Jul 28, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

St Pierre Groupe – Phenomenal growth

May 16, 2022 Supplier Spotlight

Louise Reynard is Commercial Controller, Wholesale at St Pierre Groupe. Reynard joined the business five years ago and has been central to the company’s phenomenal growth. Responsible for…

Stay cool this Summer
Apr 6, 2022
Seara – Healthy, convenient and sustainable
Feb 13, 2022
Star Tissue – Getting greener
Jan 18, 2022
Imperial Tobacco & blu – Driving value
Dec 6, 2021

MEET THE MARKETER

Natalie Marshall – Trade and Shopper Marketing Manager at Swizzels

Apr 6, 2022 Meet The Marketer

How is the Swizzels range currently performing? Swizzels has continued to grow over the last year, especially in symbols and independents, where we have seen that the brand…

Tom Gully – Consumer Marketing Manager UK
Mar 15, 2022
Terri Cooper – Senior Commercial Manager, Refresco
Mar 14, 2022
Ben Vinson – Marketing Manager, Nestle Purina
Feb 13, 2022
Vassia Katsogianni – Senior Brand Manager, NESCAFÉ OOH at Nestle UK&I
Dec 7, 2021

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Imperial Cash & Carry – Passion for wholesale

Sep 12, 2023 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Imperial Cash & Carry started out as an off-licence in west London in 1966 before evolving over the next two decades into a chain of off-licences. In 1987,…

Bestway – Improved service
Mar 13, 2023
Federation of Wholesale Distributors – Promoting wholesale
Jan 23, 2023
Sugro UK – Strengthening relationships
Jan 22, 2023
Country Range – £1billion target
Nov 16, 2022

CATEGORY REPORTS

Essential category – Confectionery remains an indispensable sector for wholesalers

Oct 14, 2025 Category Reports

From indulgent truffles to innovative new formats, chocolate, mints, sugar and confectionery continue to play a vital role in the wholesale channel. Chocolate confectionery is projected to account…

Providing affordability – Chilled and frozen food offers convenience and value
Oct 14, 2025
Winter comfort – Consumers turn to their favourite OTC brands during the colder months
Sep 14, 2025
Market heats up – Wholesalers can boost sales of hot beverages and RTD Cold Coffee this autumn
Sep 14, 2025
No.1 autumn occasion – Wholesalers need to prepare for the crucial Halloween and Bonfire Night week
Sep 14, 2025

FOOD & DRINK

Kellogg’s commits pound-for-pound match funding as Scots rally to support children in STV’s Big Scottish Breakfast

Aug 5, 2026 Breakfast

STV Children’s Appeal and Kellogg’s invite Scots to hold breakfast fundraisers, with proceeds providing free breakfast for children across Scotland STV presenter Sean Batty visits Big Scottish Breakfast…

Hames Chocolates Launches New Halloween Mixed Pouch to Drive Seasonal Impulse Sales
Aug 5, 2026
Fairfields Farm announces the return of its popular festive crisp flavour for 2026
Aug 5, 2026
Popcorn Kitchen Introduces Seasonal Boxes With Added Gifting Swagger
Aug 4, 2026
Cheez-It announced as Official Snack Partner of Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026
Aug 4, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Imperial’s Independent Exclusive 21s & 32g Formats Return to Market

Dec 12, 2023 Tobacco & Accessories

Imperial has announced the return of two of its limited-edition ranges to allow retailers to cater for the rising demand for value. The two formats, launched exclusively for…

MAXimise Your Sales with New Players Max
Nov 7, 2023
The Success of Signature Rolls On with New Range Addition
Oct 11, 2023
JTI expands ultra-value offering with introduction of Mayfair Gold
Oct 4, 2023
Imperial Launches Compact Range of Cigarettes with a Compact Price
Aug 21, 2023

NON - FOOD

The Cheeky Panda Launches New & Improved Biodegradable Anti-Bacterial Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes

Feb 7, 2023 Cleaning Products

Bamboo fibre tissue market leader, The Cheeky Panda, is launching a new and improved version of The Cheeky Panda Biodegradable Anti-Bacterial Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes. In a significant move…

Jakemans new sugar free lozenge packs a punch
Dec 19, 2022
Harringtons Unveils Brand-New Design and Enhanced Recipes in Major Brand Update
Dec 1, 2022
Bloo launches new breakthrough toilet blocks delivering its best ever clean
Nov 2, 2022
Fairy Non Bio launches new Outdoorable Fabric Conditioner and In-Wash Scent Boosters for sensitive skin shoppers
Oct 27, 2022

WAREHOUSE

Kite Packaging Launches Open and Expandable Plastic Corner Protectors

Jul 25, 2025 Packaging & Display

Leading UK packaging distributor Kite Packaging has launched open and expandable plastic corner protectors. Designed to safeguard vulnerable product corners during transit, they offer a cost-effective and reliable…

Streamlining Supply Chains With These Strategies for Wholesale Efficiency
Jun 20, 2025
Automated, Eco-Friendly Wrapping: Kite Expands Machinery Range with Spiral Technology
Jun 16, 2025
Kite Packaging expands eco-friendly honeycomb range
Jun 15, 2025
Capitalising on 2025’s Warehouse and Logistics Trends: Kite Packaging Keeps Businesses Ahead of the Curve
Jun 2, 2025
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