Keynote speakers to reveal future trends at Shaping Tomorrow Together Conference

Unitas will be looking beyond the wholesale sector at September’s annual conference, with three inspirational guest speakers bringing their insight and foresight to the stage in Istanbul. Trend forecaster Kate Ancketill, performance psychologist Jamil Qureshi and UK Hospitality Chair Kate Nicholls OBE will lead the discussion on the event’s theme of Shaping Tomorrow Together, revealing […]

Garreth Wilson, former MD of Total Foodservice, has joined Unitas in a brand-new role as Head of Foodservice Development The position has been created to develop and deliver a compelling growth strategy for the group’s foodservice members. Unitas CEO John Kinney announced the appointment saying: “Garreth has a proven track record in foodservice development and […]

Birmingham-based foodservice specialist Giro Foods to rejoin after a brief absence, saying the move is “the right strategic decision for our business” Giro Foods will once again benefit from the scale and purchasing power of the UK’s largest wholesale group, as well as increased investment in member support, supplier partnerships and strategic initiatives. “Giro was […]

Unitas has revealed a marketing masterplan which demonstrates how suppliers can optimise their investment in the group and fully utilise its unrivalled scale and reach. A brand new guide, Winning with Unitas, positions Unitas as a brand-building partner for suppliers, illustrating how it can drive volume and growth through a range of retail, wholesale and […]

Unitas Chief Operating Officer David Cooke shares how the group is outperforming the market and looking to deliver even more for members and suppliers in 2026 As the UK’s largest wholesale buying group, Unitas is outperforming the market, offering scale, efficiency and effectiveness for our members and suppliers. With 125 members, which includes 14 of […]

Unitas celebrated the best of the best at its annual awards where it recognised and rewarded shining examples of innovation, excellence and achievement In front of 650 guests at Liverpool’s International Convention Centre, Unitas CEO John Kinney, assisted by comedian Jason Manford, shone the spotlight on the members and suppliers who had excelled during 2025. […]

The UK’s largest wholesale buying group announces major overhaul of its services to wholesalers and suppliers to provide ‘execution at scale’ across retail and foodservice. Sharing the news of a raft of new initiatives at connect26, the group’s annual trade show in Liverpool, Unitas Chief Operating Officer David Cooke explained how the group was evolving […]