The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is the official trade association for Scotland's food and drink wholesaling businesses.
We operate within six key pillars covering our main functions of liaison between our members, suppliers and the wider food and drink trade; lobbying; legislation; training; and our two main events - Scottish Wholesale Achievers and our Annual Conference.
- 1. LiaisonEffective liaison between our members and the 15,000-plus people employed within the Scottish wholesale industry is essential in order to represent their best interests....
- 2. LobbyingAn increasingly important role of the SWA is to lobby the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government on key issues affecting the trade and raise the funds necessary to enable us to carry out this function effectively and comprehensively....
- 3. LegislationThe SWA can provide practical advice, support and compliance material in key areas....
- 4. TrainingWe run a comprehensive training programme tailored to the needs of SWA members....
- 5. AchieversAchievers is our annual awards initiative, designed to raise standards and recognise excellence within our industry....
- 6. Annual ConferenceOur Annual Conference brings together wholesalers, suppliers and other key trade figures for a three-day event that offers a mix of heavyweight business sessions plus social programmes....
Latest News
See all- Asim Sarwar elected president of SWA21 May 2013
- SWA Employment Law Update: May 201314 May 2013
- SWA Monthly Review: Issue 607 May 2013
Latest Events
See all- Training Event: Mediation Matters - Dundee28 May 2013
- SWA Training Programme: Selling and Negotiation Skills29 May 2013
- SWA Annual Conference14-16 June 2013

