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.

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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Advocacy & Engagement >>

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Training & Development >>

Data & Insight >>

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.

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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September 4, 2026

SWA support wholesalers with new HFSS Regulations poster and dedicated web page.

A new poster for wholesalers, will help them highlight the new HFSS regulations coming into effect from 1 October 2026. Directing affected businesses to practical resources and guidance.

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August 26, 2026

New SWA president Jon Mack pays tribute to predecessor Tom Slaven and looks to the future

The new president of the Scottish Wholesale Association, Jon Mack, has paid tribute to his predecessor Tom Slaven, and sets out his focus for the future.

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August 18, 2026

Wholesalers prove electric HGVs can match diesel as new case study reveals real-world results

A new SWA case study has found that eHGVs can already match, and in some cases exceed, diesel performance on local wholesale delivery routes.

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The Collaborative Voiceof 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.

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.

Activities

Purpose‍

Vision

Mission

Watch here to learn about the wholesale channel, who we are and why we’re integral to Scotland’s food supply chain

News & Stories

September 4, 2026

SWA support wholesalers with new HFSS Regulations poster and dedicated web page.

August 26, 2026

New SWA president Jon Mack pays tribute to predecessor Tom Slaven and looks to the future

August 18, 2026

Wholesalers prove electric HGVs can match diesel as new case study reveals real-world results

The Collaborative Voice
of Food and Drink