Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary has paid tribute to the nation’s food and drink wholesalers, highlighting their continued contribution to the economy and food system

Two keynote speakers have been announced ahead of the new-format Annual Conference of the Scottish Wholesale Association

Scotland’s most innovative, forward-thinking and resilient wholesalers have been recognised at the 2025 Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards

New Scottish Wholesale Association president Tom Slaven has paid tribute to Julie Dunn for her leadership over the last seven years

und seeks to further support wholesalers and food producers to increase the volume of local Scottish produce sold through wholesale channels

Tom Slaven, retail director of Glasgow-based United Wholesale Grocers, has been elected president of the Scottish Wholesale Association

Visit to JW Filshill organised by SWA which has set out plans to reach net zero by 2040, in time for Scotland’s net-zero target of 2045

Entries for the 2024 SWA Achievers Awards are 20% up on the previous event with many wholesalers taking part for the first time

Scottish wholesalers are encouraged to celebrate their businesses and recognise the efforts of their staff by entering the Achievers Awards 2024

Scottish wholesalers have nominated team members to help identify local sourcing opportunities, working with Scottish producers to access new markets