Food & Drink Wholesale UK
The trade association for food and drink wholesalers in the UK
As the trade association for UK food and drink wholesalers, we bring together nearly 640 wholesalers with 127 suppliers and 50 service providers, creating a powerful network of expertise, collaboration, and shared ambition.
Eight of our members are buying groups, representing over 630 independent wholesalers between them and total sales of £18bn. Buying groups combine their members’ buying power for economies of scale, and provide merchandising, marketing and services support.
Representing Wholesale
Food & Drink Wholesale UK represents the people and businesses powering the nation’s food and drink supply chain. We champion our members’ interests at every level, from Government to grassroots. Whether it’s influencing policy, tackling industry challenges, or driving innovation, we’re here to make sure wholesale is heard, understood, and valued. With insight, advocacy, and a commitment to progress, we’re shaping a stronger, more sustainable future for wholesale, and for the communities we serve.
Our goal
We unite wholesalers, suppliers and service providers to unlock growth, improve efficiency and share expertise. From technology and logistics to insight, data and consultancy, our service provider members support the sector at every stage. We also work closely with manufacturers to help their brands succeed in wholesale, building strong, commercially focused partnerships that deliver real results.
As the voice of wholesale, Food & Drink Wholesale UK is committed to connecting the people, ideas and insight that keep the supply chain moving - and growing.
Connecting Wholesale
Food & Drink Wholesale UK connects the sector through a year-round programme of events designed to inform, inspire and unite. From networking opportunities to high-level insight, our events help members build knowledge, strengthen relationships and unlock new opportunities. Our calendar includes flagship conferences, celebration events, focused networking sessions and policy engagement forums, bringing wholesalers, suppliers and stakeholders together. Regular webinars and member briefings ensure there’s always a way to engage and stay informed. Wherever you are in the channel, our events deliver practical value, powerful connections and a stronger voice for wholesale.