Calls for food supply chain to be better reflected in resilience planning
The Food Resilience Commission, which was established by Food & Drink Wholesale UK (FWD) earlier this year, has heard evidence of a continuing gap between the recognised importance of the […]
FWD launches Future Leaders Index to promote careers in wholesale
Food & Drink Wholesale UK, better known as FWD, has launched a Future Leaders Index to promote careers in wholesale. The FWD Future Leaders Index gives under-35s working across the […]
FWD Live! Understanding and adapting to members’ and customers’ needs
FWD Live! brought together industry executives for a forward-looking discussion on wholesale. The aim of the event was to combine big-picture thinking with practical action. From promoting wholesale as a […]
Anna Whitehouse keynote speaker for WiW Speed Mentoring event
The Women in Wholesale (WiW) Speed Mentoring event will take place on 7 May at London Museum Docklands. Supporting women’s career development in the wholesale industry, the event will feature […]
Glass inclusion in DRS in Wales criticised by FWD
The announcement that the Deposit Return Scheme in Wales will include glass from 2013 has been criticised by the FWD. The scheme in Wales will be launched in October 2027 […]
FWD Gold Medal Awards honour wholesaler and supplier excellence
A record 950 guests attended the FWD Gold Medal Awards, which honoured excellence among wholesalers and suppliers, including rising talent. Hosted by comedian Josh Widdicombe, this year’s awards recognised the […]
Women in Wholesale relaunches coaching academy with group format
Women in Wholesale (WiW) has relaunched its Coaching Academy for 2025 with a new group format – allowing even more women to benefit from coaching support. This year, 34 participants […]
FWD Gold Medal Awards 2025 open for entries
The FWD Gold Medal Awards 2025, which will recognise the exceptional people, brands and businesses driving success across the wholesale sector, are open for entries. Open to all FWD wholesaler […]
FWD names The Wholesale Group’s Tom Gittins as incoming chairman
The FWD, which now operates under the trading name of Food & Drink Wholesale UK, has announced that Tom Gittins, joint managing director of The Wholesale Group, will become its […]
Martin Williams to retire after 50 years in food and drink sector
After 50 years of working in the food and drink sector, Martin Williams has announced that he will be retiring. He will step down from his current roles as co-chair […]
FWD unveils new trading name and launches FWD Academy
The FWD, whose official name remains the Federation of Wholesale Distributors, now operates under the trading name of Food & Drink Wholesale UK to give a better reflection of the […]
Women in Wholesale hosts Speed Mentoring event
Women in Wholesale hosted a Speed Mentoring event at Convene in London, bringing together some of the sector’s most influential leaders to support the next generation of talent under the […]
