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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FWD highlights value of UK wholesale industry to food minister
UK food and drink wholesale distributors collectively had a turnover of nearly £34 billion in 2023/24 and provided direct employment for 77,000 people, with 5,000 jobs supported in every region […]
FWD urges the Government to include wholesale sector in Crime Bill
The FWD has urged the Government to ensure that the wholesale sector is included in the forthcoming Crime Bill. In a letter to the home secretary Suella Braverman, FWD chief […]
FWD and SWA set out plans for wholesale to reach net zero by 2040
The FWD and Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) have set out their plans for the wholesale industry to reach net zero by 2040. The FWD worked in collaboration with the SWA […]
Wholesalers criticise the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme
The FWD has expressed its disappointment following the Chancellor’s announcement about a new energy bills support package, effective from April. The new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for UK businesses will […]
FWD announces Gold Medal award winners
The FWD has announced its Gold Medal award winners for 2022. Wholesalers and suppliers joined together at Old Billingsgate in London to celebrate the top talent, new products and new […]
