The Collaborative Voice
of Food and Drink

As Scotland’s official wholesale trade association, we champion the businesses that keep food and drink moving. We work to protect, promote, and help the industry grow – building a strong, collaborative, and sustainable supply chain ready for the future.

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The Collaborative Voice of Food and Drink

As Scotland’s official wholesale trade association, we champion the businesses that keep food and drink moving. We work to protect, promote, and help the industry grow – building a strong, collaborative, and sustainable supply chain ready for the future.

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Activities

We represent, support and strengthen Scotland’s wholesale sector through four core pillars:

  • Giving wholesalers a strong voice in policymaking, ensuring fair regulation and investment that supports a resilient supply chain.
  • Driving the transition to Net Zero with practical solutions for reducing environmental impact.
  • Promoting wholesale as a career, enabling our people to build a diverse, future-ready workforce.
  • Providing market intelligence and sector analysis to help members make informed decisions and stay competitive.
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Purpose‍

To be the invaluable voice of Scotland’s food and drink wholesalers and trusted partner of the food and drink supply chain, the Scottish Parliament, and Government.

Vision

To be the driving force behind a well-connected, skilled, and sustainable local wholesale food and drink supply chain.

Mission

To protect and advance our members and the sector, serving as the gateway to Scotland’s food and drink supply chain.

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News & Stories

Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements, and insights from our team. Whether it's industry news, or behind-the-scenes updates, this is your go-to source for everything happening at the Scottish Wholesale Association.

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January 27, 2026

Scottish Wholesale Association sets out key priorities and asks of government ahead of the Holyrood election

With 100 days to go until the Scottish Parliament election, the Scottish Wholesale Association has set out its key priorities and asks of candidates and political stakeholders.
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January 13, 2026

Scottish Wholesale Association comment on the Scottish Budget 2026/27 announcement by Finance Secretary Shona Robison

The Scottish Wholesale Association welcomes the steps taken in today’s Budget to support businesses, particularly the movement on business rates which will help stabilise costs across parts of our supply chain.
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January 7, 2026

Shining a spotlight on Scottish wholesale industry’s people as shortlists unveiled for five categories in Achievers Awards 2026

With the much-lauded Achievers Awards 2026 just over a month away, the Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for the five categories that shine a spotlight on the people who work tirelessly to make their companies – and the wider wholesale industry – successful and innovative.
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