We’re pleased to welcome Lacons as the latest addition to the Unitas, joining us as a valued On-Trade member. Based in East Anglia, Lacons is a respected independent wholesaler and brewer with a rich heritage dating back to 1760. Today, the business supplies over 1,000 customer accounts across the East of England and into London, […]

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Gurms Athwal as the new Trading Director at Unitas Wholesale, effective 2nd June. Gurms brings with him over 25 years of experience in the wholesale sector and is widely recognised as one of the industry’s most respected trading leaders. His impressive career includes senior roles across several Unitas […]

From 1st June 2025, the sale of single-use (disposable) vapes will be banned in England, Scotland, and Wales, following new legislation introduced by the UK Government. This measure is part of wider efforts to address youth vaping and reduce environmental harm caused by plastic waste and lithium batteries. Key Action for Members Unitas members are […]

Unitas and Fareshare, once again came together at connect25 to make a tangible difference in communities across Merseyside. Through the generosity of our suppliers, we successfully donated 18 pallets of food, equating to an incredible 6.5 tonnes—enough to provide over 15,476 meals to those who need them most. Over the course of connect25, a dedicated […]

Further to the sad news of the passing of Dudley Ramsden, we would like to share details of the arrangements to celebrate his life. A small, private cremation will be held with the family in attendance. Following this, the family warmly invites you to a Celebration of Dudley’s Life, an opportunity for all who knew […]

Members have collectively saved £2.97m on non-resale purchases such as stationery, energy, packaging and payment solutions since signing up to Unitas Procurement. The service, a partnership with the cost, procurement and carbon specialist Auditel, negotiates preferential rates and service levels on purchases, and reduces the time members’ teams spend on sourcing deals. Rather than simply […]

The new 2024 Plan for Profit Licensed & Tobacco Category Guide is now available for free download. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights and strategies for maximizing sales in the Licensed & Tobacco categories. The guide covers essential SKUs across Beer, Lager, Cider, ARTDs, Spirits, Wine, and Tobacco, ensuring retailers have the must-stock products to […]

Here at Unitas we would like to congratulate our member, JJ Foodservice Limited, for winning the title of National Wholesaler of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards. The judges said that JJ “has earned a reputation in recent years as an innovative and flexible operator that can react to and thrive in the face […]

Unitas Trading Director Cheryl Hope took the stage at last week’s FWD Live! Event in Manchester to make the case for suppliers’ investment in the wholesale channel. Cheryl told the audience: “There’s such a fantastic growth opportunity to really increase brand visibility and awareness.  If you go around any one of our member depots, they’re […]

We are thrilled to announce that six of the sixteen finalists for this year’s Grocer Gold Awards are Unitas members. These prestigious awards are the gold standard for recognising growth, service, and innovation in the grocery and foodservice sectors. The recent announcement underscores our group’s unwavering commitment to excellence. Our Support Centre team are delighted […]