Unitas wholesale

Established in 2018, Unitas Wholesale is the UK’s largest independent wholesale buying alliance after the merger of two leading and well-established wholesale buying groups. Its headquarters is based in Doncaster, United Kingdom. 

Moreover, the company has 180 wholesale members which include the retail, foodservice, on-trade and specialist wholesalers. Some of its members include Filshill, Abra, AF Blakemore, Savage & Whitten, Deebee Wholesale, Dhamecha, SK Cash & Carry, etc. 

Unitas Wholesale’s turnover exceeds €10 billion annually and has a dedicated workforce of over 50 people. 

It is noteworthy that the firm gained recognition through Grocery id Awards by winning the Silver Award in 2021. 

Furthermore, the business offers a variety of products in the following categories: 

• Chilled & fresh food: meat, seafood, ready meals, etc. 
• Frozen: sausages, waffles, bacon, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, sugar, cereal bars, etc. 
• Savoury grocery: rice, pasta, pulses, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurts, etc. 
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, juices, energy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, beers, whiskeys, etc.  
• Personal care: soaps, lip balms, deodorants, etc. 
• Household: toilet papers, detergents, plastic bin bags, etc.

Brands such as Coca Cola, Persil, Heineken, Cadbury, Weetabix and many others are endorsed by the firm.

Moreover, the buying alliance offers its own brands as well:

• Lifestyle: The range includes beverages, meat, biscuits, etc. 
• LSV: The range is dedicated to sports and energy drinks. 
• Sunspring: The range is dedicated to bottled waters. 
• Prince Consort: The range includes gin, vodka, rum, etc. 
• No3: The range is dedicated to cigarettes. 
• Caterers Kitchen: The range includes canned goods, oils, vinegars, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the buying group operates its distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

Additionally, in 2021, the company signed an agreement with Morrisons to launch the Safeway own-label range in its product portfolio. In the same year, Unitas Wholesale partnered with Heineken to launch the festive BWS category guide. 

Unitas Wholesale also partnered with Appy Shop to allow Unitas wholesale members and retailers to use the platform to offer home delivery and the click collect service. 

Furthermore, in February 2022, Unitas Wholesale announced that it will be launching the HFSS compliance search tool in order to educate retailers for their individual stores. In the same year, the company joined forces with Nielseniq Brandbank, a global digital content provider to provide free access to supplier validated product content for all Unitas members. 

With regards to the community, the business supports the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice organisation by raising funds at key annual events.  

Concerning sustainability, Unitas Wholesale protects the environment by installing LED and timed lighting at its buildings as well as promoting recycling for paper, cardboards and plastics.