Welcome to Food & Drink Wholesale UK
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.
As well as providing the perfect product mix for each of these diverse businesses, wholesalers support their customers with merchandising materials, business advice, training courses and inspirational ideas. We also work with product suppliers to help them take advantage of the opportunity to grow their brands through partnerships with FWD members.
Members
Our members are the driving force behind the UK’s food and drink supply - delivering to shops, pubs, restaurants, schools, care homes, hospitals and workplaces. Wherever there’s food, there’s likely a wholesaler making it happen. We bring together wholesalers, suppliers, and service providers to unlock growth, improve efficiency and share ex
Podcast
WholeStory is the official podcast of Food & Drink Wholesale UK , offering a platform where members and industry professionals discuss the latest news and challenges impacting the wholesale sector. Each episode delves into topics such as sustainability, technology, policy changes, and market trends, providing listeners with valuable insi
Sustainability
At FWD, we're committed to leading the wholesale sector on its journey to net zero by 2040. In collaboration with sustainability experts 3Keel, we've developed a comprehensive Net Zero Roadmap. This initiative provides members with a free emissions calculator, enabling businesses to measure and manage their carbon footprint effectively.
As a trade body, we help improve efficiency and profitability by bringing wholesalers together with suppliers and service providers who share their goals.
Wholesale news
The voice of the wholesale industry, in print and online
Wholesale News is the official magazine of FWD and the leading publication for the UK’s food and drink wholesale sector. Published 10 times a year, it delivers essential insight, sector news, business trends and member updates direct to the desks of more than 3,500 industry decision-makers.
Packed with expert commentary, case studies and interviews, Wholesale News showcases the innovation, resilience and success stories across wholesale, retail and foodservice.
As an FWD 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. For organisations looking to go further, there is the option to upgrade to partner level, unlocking enhanced visibility, deeper engagement and additional opportunities to collaborate with FWD and its members.
