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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

The Wholesale Group expands CORE range with new Tetra Pack Spring Water launch

Oct 14, 2026 Industry News

The Wholesale Group has expanded its growing CORE own-brand portfolio with the launch of CORE Spring Water, introducing a more sustainable hydration solution for retail and foodservice customers…

Signature by Country Range Signs Up Three New Pie-Fect Additions
Oct 14, 2026
UKVIA puts vape recycling in the spotlight with Sustainable Vaping Week 2026
Oct 14, 2026
Booker rolls out new Fihka bakery range for coffee shop sector
Oct 13, 2026
Fairfax Meadow launches range into Brakes
Oct 13, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Star Tissue – Getting greener

Jan 18, 2022 Supplier Spotlight

Consumers are now demanding products that have a greatly reduced impact on the environment. Star Tissue believes using products made from 100% recycled tissue is the optimum way…

Imperial Tobacco & blu – Driving value
Dec 6, 2021
General Mills – BFY Snacks back in growth
Dec 6, 2021
Guinness GB – Variety within the portfolio
Oct 17, 2021
Vimto – Healthy hydration
Sep 15, 2021

MEET THE MARKETER

Ben Vinson – Marketing Manager, Nestle Purina

Feb 13, 2022 Meet The Marketer

How has the petcare category been performing over the last year? The Petcare market continues to sustain positive growth. Shoppers & consumers are spending more on high-quality pet…

Vassia Katsogianni – Senior Brand Manager, NESCAFÉ OOH at Nestle UK&I
Dec 7, 2021
Calli O’Brien – Marketing Controller, Aston Manor Cider
Nov 10, 2021
Siem Los – Marketing Manager, Duracell
Oct 17, 2021
Georgia Dales – Brand Activation Manager, St Pierre Groupe
Sep 15, 2021

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

Federation of Wholesale Distributors – Promoting wholesale

Jan 23, 2023 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

Bestway Wholesale managing director Dawood Pervez is the new Chairman of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD), taking over the post from Coral Rose of Fairway Foodservice in…

Sugro UK – Strengthening relationships
Jan 22, 2023
Country Range – £1billion target
Nov 16, 2022
Confex – The goal is growth
Sep 11, 2022
Wanis – Honoured by HM
Sep 11, 2022

CATEGORY REPORTS

BWS premiumises – Drinkers want craft products, plus low and no alcohol alternatives

Nov 15, 2025 Beers, Wines & Spirits

Growth in the UK’s beers, wines, and spirits sector is driven by a combination of increased consumer spending power and a shift towards premium and craft products. Additionally,…

Category bounces back – Food to Go is returning to its pre-pandemic peak
Oct 14, 2025
Essential category – Confectionery remains an indispensable sector for wholesalers
Oct 14, 2025
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

FOOD & DRINK

Vote for the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck’s next stop

Oct 25, 2026 Soft Drinks

More than four in five people surveyed (83%) believe the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck would make Christmas feel more special in a town – and 35% say attracting more…

Lumberjaxe sets its sauces on America after Dragons’ Den success
Oct 22, 2026
Walkers goes for Gold, bringing a new premium sharing range to the crisp aisle
Oct 22, 2026
Borough Broth makes its move into foodservice – with Natoora as launch partner
Oct 22, 2026
Ayuvā – bringing restaurant expertise to the freezer with frozen tarka cooking blocks
Oct 21, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

Imperial Launches Compact Range of Cigarettes with a Compact Price

Aug 21, 2023 Tobacco & Accessories

With shopper demand for value continuing to shape the Tobacco category, Imperial is excited to announce the launch of its new Compact range for two of its leading…

Drive depot sales with branded bays from RYO specialist, Swan
Jul 27, 2023
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

NON - FOOD

Harringtons Unveils Brand-New Design and Enhanced Recipes in Major Brand Update

Dec 1, 2022 Pet Care

Yorkshire-based pet food brand, Harringtons, has announced significant brand updates to reflect the ever-changing needs of the modern-day shopper. With a new and improved recipe for their dry…

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
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

WAREHOUSE

Kite Packaging donates to charity

Aug 17, 2025 The Warehouse

Employee share-owned packaging supplier Kite Packaging has donated £28,000 to charities across the UK as part of its annual charitable giving campaign. Central to the company’s commitment to…

Kite Packaging Launches Open and Expandable Plastic Corner Protectors
Jul 25, 2025
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
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