Welcome to Food & Drink Wholesale UK
We are the trade body for the UK Food & Drink wholesale sector. We bring wholesalers, suppliers and service providers together to improve efficiency, drive profitability and shape a stronger future. From influencing Government policy to unlocking growth opportunities, we make wholesale work better.
Members
Our members are the driving force behind the UK’s food and drink supply chain, delivering to shops, pubs, restaurants, schools, care homes, hospitals and workplaces. Wherever there’s food and drink, there’s likely a wholesaler making it happen
WholeStory Podcast
WholeStory is the official podcast of Food & Drink Wholesale UK. Episodes feature members and industry professionals discussing the news and products impacting the sector. Catch up with all the episodes.
Priorities
Representing wholesale at the highest level to support growth, resilience and long-term success.
Our members provide food and associated products to over 400,000 retail and catering businesses, either by direct delivery or via cash and carry depots. Their customers range from small independent stores to large restaurant chains, and from local coffee shops to hospitals and schools.
Wholesale members
Wholesale News
Wholesale News is the official magazine of Food & Drink Wholesale UK. Wholesale News delivers essential insight, sector news, business trends and member updates direct to the desks of more than 3,500 industry decision-makers.
As a member, you can enjoy a free subscription and explore opportunities to be featured, advertise or contribute, making it the perfect platform to raise your profile and share your story with the channel.
Events
We deliver a year-round programme of events designed to connect, inform and inspire the wholesale sector. From high-profile conferences and awards to focused forums, councils and networking sessions, our events bring wholesalers and suppliers together to share insight, tackle common challenges and shape the future of the channel.
Created with members’ interests at heart, each event provides practical learning, meaningful connections and a platform for collaboration, supporting growth, innovation and leadership across food and drink wholesale.
Member benefits
Food & Drink Wholesale UK membership gives wholesalers and suppliers access to a wide range of benefits designed to support growth, influence and connection. Members benefit from policy representation, sector insight, research, events, networking and regular updates on the issues shaping food and drink wholesale.
Membership also provides opportunities to raise profile, share expertise and engage directly with peers and decision-makers across the supply chain.
