Outstanding young professionals from across the UK’s food and drink wholesale sector have been recognised at the 2026 Wholesale Star Awards

The wholesale sector came together at the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 7 May to celebrate its learning and development stars

FWD members were invited to nominate team members who have taken on training and career development courses, and we met the shining stars of the sector

New awards launching for people investing in developing their skills through apprenticeships, training or academic study, with the support of their employer