Scottish Wholesale Association

01/04/2026

We're hiring! Join the Scottish Wholesale Association as our new Member Engagement Officer.

Are you passionate about building relationships, supporting businesses, and driving engagement across Scotland’s dynamic food & drink wholesale sector?

Applications are now open for our Member Engagement Officer role: https://www.s1jobs.com/job/member-engagement-officer-126622956

As a key member of the SWA team, you’ll be at the heart of:
✅ Strengthening relationships with our existing members
✅ Recruiting new businesses into our growing network
✅ Supporting events, training programmes, and sector initiatives
✅ Enhancing the overall member experience
✅ Sharing industry insights and helping shape the future of wholesale in Scotland

🗓️ Closing date: 24 April 2026

If you’re a natural relationship-builder with experience in wholesale, food & drink, account management, or member-focused organisations — we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply here: https://www.s1jobs.com/job/member-engagement-officer-126622956

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10/03/2026

Ready to streamline processes, reduce waste and build a data‑driven wholesale operation?

Join us on Tuesday 24 March for our lunchtime webinar: KAIZEN™: Maximising Operational Efficiency Through Data Analytics & AI

Featuring Chris Scott from the KAIZEN™ Institute, this practical and insight‑driven webinar will explore how the Kaizen business philosophy - combined with data analytics and AI - can help wholesale organisations achieve sustainable operational excellence.

Find out more and register: https://www.scottishwholesale.co.uk/events/kaizen-maximising-operational-efficiency

02/10/2025

SWA's Head of Public Affairs Jayne Swanson and Ylva Haglund Head of Sustainability & Communications were delighted to attend the launch of the Trunk Road Adaptation Plan at in Glasgow. 🚗🌍

The plan sets out how Scotland’s trunk road network can remain resilient and reliable in the face of climate change. It identifies where and how the network is already being affected, how these impacts will evolve, and sets out 43 actions to safeguard infrastructure, protect communities, and ensure the continued delivery of essential transport services.

These include:

Prioritising maintenance in vulnerable locations

Integrating weather forecasting systems for early warning

Supporting resilience through nature-based solutions such as sustainable drainage

Strengthening bridges and embankments to withstand extreme weather

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said:

“The impacts of climate change on Scotland’s transport system are becoming increasingly apparent, with flooding, landslips, scour and storms already placing pressure on the trunk road network all year round. The Trunk Road Adaptation Plan lays out a series of measures to ensure we continue to deliver resilience and reliability for the communities and businesses that depend on the road network.”

Greencity recently developed their own adaptation action plan – featured in the Scottish Wholesale Association’s 'Climate change risks and adaptation in the Scottish food & drink wholesale industry' guide, produced in partnership with Adaptation Scotland – to strengthen their ability to respond to extreme weather while prioritising staff and customer safety.

11/04/2025

We were delighted to facilitate a visit by MBE MSP to our member at their Edinburgh depot yesterday. 🤝

Head of Operations Stuart McRoberts, and Transport Operations Manager John McAndie welcomed Mr Choudhury and his team, who also had the opportunity to chat with other Bidfood colleagues about their roles and day-to-day activities. 🗣️🚚

Discussions included current challenges such as concerns about the rising cost of doing business, and the significant successes and strong team spirit, and high number of long-term employees at Bidfood, with the longest serving member of staff recently having celebrated 48 years at the company. 🎉

28/01/2025

With a month to go to our Achievers Awards, we're thrilled to unveil the shortlists for five categories today.

These award categories shine a spotlight on the people who work tirelessly to make their companies – and the wider wholesale industry – successful and innovative!

Congratulations to all the nominees!

In the Rising Star category, the three shortlisted individuals are:

Matthew Farmer, commercial development co-ordinator, Brakes Scotland
Suzanne Hood, QHSE management trainee, Bidfood
Zygmunt Jan Ruszczyc, data analyst, United Wholesale Grocers

For Employee of the Year:

John McAndie, transport operations manager, Bidfood
Megan Smith, purchasing co-ordinator, Lomond Wholesale
Matthew Wardropper, junior buyer, JB Foods

In the Wholesale Local Food Champion, the four shortlisted entrants are:

Ewan Harvie, commercial development co-ordinator, Brakes Scotland
Gerry Davies, business manager, Bidfood
Matthew Farmer, commercial development co-ordinator, Brakes Scotland
Megan Smith, purchasing co-ordinator, Lomond Wholesale

In the Supplier Sales Executive of the Year, the finalists are:

Craig Barr, regional business development manager, AG Barr
Jonny Rennie, head of out of home, Taylors Snacks
Zoe Stephens, Scotland business account manager, KP Snacks

Finally, the Wholesale Driver of the Year finalists are:

John Martin, Braehead Foods
Stephen Maxwell, Booker Glasgow
Charles Mcsherry, JB Foods
Jesus Jiminez Ramos, Bidfood Glasgow

The Achievers gala dinner and awards presentation takes place at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Thursday, 20th February 2025.

Read the full story 👇

https://www.scottishwholesale.co.uk/news/posts/2025/january/achievers-awards-2025-shortlists-unveiled-for-five-categories/

Bidfood UK Lomond - The Wholesale Food Co. United Wholesale Grocers Ltd JB Foods (Scotland) Ltd KP Snacks KP AG Barr Taylor Snacks Brakes Braehead Foods Booker Glasgow

14/01/2025

The Scottish Wholesale Association is thrilled to announce our highly anticipated 2025 Annual Conference!

📅 Date: Thursday, 5th June 2025
📍 Location: Ardoe House, Aberdeen

This year, we’re embracing Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement, as our guiding theme. Together, we’ll explore how to shape a thriving Scottish wholesale channel for today and the future.

With the conference designed for wholesalers and suppliers, through engaging talks and panel discussions, we’ll delve into key topics such as:

📊 The role of data, technology, and AI in transforming the sector.

🤝 Creating customer value and empowering our people.

🌍 Driving sustainability and creating long-term value.

🏆 Staying ahead with a competitive edge.

You’ll also have the opportunity to:

🗣️ Join us on Wednesday 4th June at our pre-conference industry networking and BBQ social event.

💡 Discover innovative trends in wholesale.

🍴 Explore our Exhibitor Showcase, featuring Scotland’s finest produce as part of our Delivering Growth Through Wholesale and Wholesale Local Food Champions initiatives.

🥂 Enjoy an evening of entertainment with colleagues, wholesalers and suppliers at our evening Conference Dinner on Thursday 5th June.

This is your chance to gain exclusive insights, connect with industry leaders, and be inspired to take bold steps towards continuous improvement in your role and business.

📢 Reserve your place today and join us for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and growth.

https://scottishwholesale.glueup.com/event/swa-conference-2025-kaizen-126838/

31/12/2024

🎇 All the best for 2025 from the team at SWA! 🎇

20/12/2024

🎄 We hope your festive period is filled with good cheer! 🎄

31/10/2024

🎉 Another successful round of Wholesale Local Food Champion training complete!

We're thrilled to announce that seven more champions are now fully trained and ready to support local food and drink, representing the Scottish wholesale channel.

Congratulations to all!