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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

Bidfood reveals how to cater for generational divide this Christmas

Jul 23, 2026 Industry News

Christmas 2026 is expected to be defined by a continued consumer focus on value. However, what constitutes value varies significantly by generation. This divergence in expectations when dining…

Brioche Pasquier Appoints New Management Team
Jul 22, 2026
World Cup and heatwave send shoppers out in force as inflation eases to 2.6%
Jul 21, 2026
Shoppers buy equivalent of 314 million pints of lager as UK supermarkets cash in on the record breaking heatwaves and FIFA World Cup
Jul 21, 2026
Kash Retail celebrates £25,000 community giving milestone across the North East
Jul 17, 2026

CATEGORY CHAMPIONS

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

KP Snacks – Healthy but tasty

Jul 15, 2021 Supplier Spotlight

In May, KP Snacks announced it is extending its flagship Better for You brand popchips with the launch of a new product range, popchips Veg Vibes. Classically popped…

JTI UK – Rising demand
Jun 8, 2021
Kepak Consumer Foods – Strength to strength
May 18, 2021
Tayto Group – Brighter future
Apr 21, 2021
Refresco Beverages – Energising the market
Apr 21, 2021

MEET THE MARKETER

Nick Partridge – Commercial Manager for Emerge

Jun 7, 2021 Meet The Marketer

What does your role as Commercial Manager involve on a day to day basis? Being the Commercial Manager of Emerge means that day-to-day I’m juggling numerous projects and…

Matt Smith – Marketing Director for Tayto Group
Mar 13, 2021
Gabriella Egleton UK Brand Marketing Manager
Jan 21, 2021
Adrian Hipkiss Marketing Director
Jan 21, 2021
Paris Mannion Marketing Manager, Nextgen360
Dec 13, 2020

WHO'S WHO IN WHOLESALING

NBC – Delivering benefits today, planning for tomorrow

Jun 19, 2022 Who’s Who in Wholesaling

National Buying Consortium has enjoyed considerable growth since its launch in 2019. The group now has more than 50 members with a combined turnover of over £600 million.…

Parfetts – Symbol of success
May 16, 2022
Bestway – Everyday heroes
Feb 13, 2022
Parfetts – Growing business
Jan 18, 2022
Unitas Wholesale – Member centric
Nov 10, 2021

CATEGORY REPORTS

Plant-based bonanza – Wholesalers can cash in on growing demand for meat-free or dairy-free products

Jul 18, 2025 Category Reports

Plant-based dining is very much here to stay now. Veganuary, the global organisation that encourages people to try to be vegan in January and beyond, reports that 81%…

Affordable treats – Consumer demand for crisps, snacks & nuts is growing
Jul 18, 2025
Growth driver – Soft drinks are helping expand the convenience channel
Jun 15, 2025
Industry revolution – The disposables ban will radically change the vaping category
Jun 15, 2025
Convenience dominates – Convenience stores are a major retail channel for confectionery, great news for wholesalers
Jun 15, 2025

FOOD & DRINK

Mentos goes Mini: Brand enters ‘treat size’ sharing bag category

Jul 29, 2026 Confectionery

Mentos, the UK’s eighth largest confectionery brand now worth £48.5m[1], is expanding its range with the launch of Mini Mentos: a new individually wrapped ‘treat size’ format that…

Going for smoke
Jul 29, 2026
GALAXY Expands More to Share Portfolio with Two New Bakery-Inspired Flavours
Jul 29, 2026
Passoã crowns passionfruit spritz as the drink of the summer
Jul 28, 2026
Takis® expands its UK portfolio with new 55g non-pmp format for its Fuego, Intense Nacho, and Smokin’ BBQ flavours
Jul 28, 2026

TOBACCO & VAPING

JTI updates Sterling Essential Rolling to offer superior value and convenience

Jan 31, 2023 Tobacco & Accessories

JTI UK has refreshed its Sterling Essential Rolling product for 2023 – now with rolling papers, an enhanced blend and a convenient zip pouch. Created by the UK’s…

JTI UK repositions Sovereign Blue RRP to join ultra-value offering
Jan 17, 2023
Great profits are just a moment away with STG UK’s latest re-brand!
Jan 9, 2023
Imperial Celebrates 145 Years of Golden Virginia with Limited Edition Retro Papers Launch
Dec 7, 2022
Imperial Launches Two New Bigger Indie Exclusive Formats
Nov 11, 2022

NON - FOOD

Tail ‘Wagg’ing Success – Wagg Reports Significant Growth

Aug 22, 2022 Pet Care

Pet food brand, Wagg goes against the grain with highest period on period growth across the pet food market Retail performance shines through with sales across the whole…

Yarde Farm releases new iced treat for dogs, Barke Farm
Aug 8, 2022
Dreamies marks pride for a second year with its support for LGBT foundation
Jun 20, 2022
Lily’s Kitchen adds to kitten and puppy ranges to cater to ongoing boom of new pet parents
May 17, 2022
Fully Charged! VARTA earns Which? Best Buy recommendation for AA / AAA batteries
Apr 12, 2022

WAREHOUSE

DS Smith partners with CBD brand Goodrays on innovative fibre-based packaging

Feb 23, 2025 The Warehouse

DS Smith has partnered with Goodrays, a London-based start-up specialising in CBD drinks, to increase its environmentally friendly credentials of its e-commerce packaging. The leading international sustainable packaging…

Prowrap celebrating year of success with International Salon Culinaire partnership
Feb 12, 2025
Kite Packaging Launches Anti-Fatigue Mat Range
Jan 13, 2025
Kite Packaging Upgrades Shrink Wrap Machine Range with Advanced Models
Jan 6, 2025
Kite Packaging launches Timber Hivewrap Paper Dispenser
Dec 14, 2024
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