Wholesaler News

The Unitas team had a fantastic afternoon at the Cash and Carry Management Chefs’ Own Brand Awards 2026, joining members and industry partners to celebrate the very best in own brand. It was a brilliant opportunity to champion everything that makes independent wholesale such a vital and powerful part of the supply chain — and […]

As the wholesale and convenience sector looks ahead to 2026, one thing is clear: volatility is no longer a phase, it is the operating reality. Here’s some of the tends we expect to lead decision-making over the next 12 months. Technology Moves from Enabler to Battleground Technology will be one of the defining differentiators in […]

Food & Drink Wholesale UK (FWD) welcomed a record-breaking 950 guests to London on Thursday 27th November for its largest-ever Gold Medal Awards, honouring the wholesale sector’s outstanding achievements. Unitas members were among the night’s winners, securing two prestigious awards: Pricecheck Brand Partners’ Chloe Staniforth was honoured with the Wholesale Star Award, recognising her outstanding […]

North London wholesaler Enzo Wholesale is set to join Unitas Wholesale in January 2026 as the business embarks on an ambitious expansion plan that aims to increase turnover from £40 million to £100 million by the end of 2027. Operating from a 75,000 sq. ft. multi-temperature depot in Edmonton, Enzo supplies nearly 1,500 convenience retailers, […]

The FWD Gold Medal Awards will once again spotlight the industry’s standout people, products, and services from the past 12 months. We’re proud to share that five Unitas members have been shortlisted across seven categories. Winners, selected by an independent panel of judges, will be announced before an audience of 900 at the awards ceremony […]

At our Annual Conference, we were proud to unveil something truly game-changing: the Unitas AI Academy From streamlining reports and analysing data, to drafting marketing campaigns and shaping strategy, our members are already seeing how AI can revolutionise their work. The AI Academy is designed to give every Unitas member the confidence, skills, and tools […]

We’re days away from our Unitas Annual Conference in Marbella. Over three days, our members and supplier partners will get together to share what’s working, tackle the challenges ahead and plan for the year to come.  It’s a chance to turn conversations into practical plans, make new connections and strengthen existing ones. If you’re focused […]

Wholesale has always been about people. Relationships, trust and service are the foundations that keep this sector thriving. But today, wholesalers are operating in an environment that is more complex and fast-moving than ever before. Data is multiplying, customer expectations are rising, and the pressure to deliver at speed is relentless. So the question is: […]

Unitas Wholesale has appointed David Cooke as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) as part of a restructure of the executive team. The move sees John Kinney step into the role of Chief Executive Officer, following the recent appointment of Gurms Athwal as Trading Director. Gurms, who now reports to David, has also joined the […]

We’re excited to announce the launch of the LSV 500ml, a bigger version of our much-loved LSV drink! Following customer demand and market trends, we’ve introduced this larger bottle, now the leading size in the category, offering even more refreshment in every sip. Priced at £0.89 per pack, the LSV 500ml is available exclusively to […]