Membership

The Benefits of Membership

At the Scottish Wholesale Association our purpose is 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.

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

We speak with knowledge, honesty, and integrity, always placing our people at the heart of everything we do.

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

Advocacy

We work tirelessly to represent our members. We ensure that the voice of wholesale is heard, and our members are informed on all issues which would impact them both from Westminster and Holyrood.

Sustainability

Our sustainability programme is supporting our members' transition to Net Zero. We provide information, support, research and engagement in projects and initiatives accessing both practical and financial support within Scotland.

Training

Our training initiatives under our ‘Delivering Growth Through Wholesale’ platform support our members to recruit, retrain, retain and grow.

Category & Insight

We share regular updates, resources, and exclusive research to help you navigate market shifts and uncover growth opportunities with the benefit of a Scotland- centred view.

SCOTTISH WHOLESALE ASSOCIATION

"The Scottish Wholesale Association is a proactive organisation that is 100% committed to its members. This means that we have a duty to fully understand – and respond to – the many challenges and changes within the wholesale industry."
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COLIN SMITH, Chief Executive

Events

We hold a number of events throughout the year designed to celebrate, educate, and connect. These include our Achievers Awards, SWA Golf & Activity Day, and Annual Conference, as well as a range of smaller events focused on key topics that matter to our members and support the aims of the Association.

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Celebrate

Educate

Connect

Our Members

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Support Services & Affiliates
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By joining the official trade association for Scotland’s food and drink wholesaling businesses, you will join over 150 members that already enjoy the representation and growth opportunities that SWA provides.