WBC Blog

An open letter from our business to yours

Business Matters 3 Apr 2020 Bobby Stearns

WBC's Managing Director Andrew Wilson gives a frank and open letter about his concerns and hopes for future, in the midst of what for business offers a great degree of uncertainty, along with positive opportunities for change.

How to display cheese more effectively in your shop

Retail Display 20 Feb 2020 Gerry Moss

There are a few display tools which will help to support, promote and celebrate you cheese more effectively. Here are a few top tips in how to display cheese more effectively in your shop in order to help generate more sales.

Balancing cost, protection & eco-friendliness

Business Matters 19 Feb 2020 Andrew Wilson (WBC Managing Director)

How green is your packaging? It's a question on many businesses lips; producer, wholesaler and retailer. In this timely blog, from WBC Managing Director Andrew Wilson, considers some of the…

WBC goes carbon neutral - wholesale packaging UK

Going Carbon neutral DIY Style

Business Matters 24 Jan 2020 Bobby Stearns

It can be tricky to get official recognition for eco-friendly efforts. But that shouldn’t stop businesses from working on homespun solutions that benefit the environment as well as customers. WBC Managing director discusses WBC’s journey in going carbon neutral, DIY style.

WBC transit packaging for bottles that is 100% green

Rethinking bottle packaging? Is There a Greener Way?

Product Launches 7 Jan 2020 Bobby Stearns

WBC has developed a transit packaging system that offers the same protection as polystyrene, but at a lower cost to wine shippers - and the environment. Andrew Wilson explains the many benefits of the pulpsafe system.

Here's a list of all UK awareness days for retail, food & drink marketing 2020

National Food & Drink Awareness Days 2020

Business Matters 17 Dec 2019 Bobby Stearns

We've put together a list of National Food & Drink Awareness Days for 2020. Add the dates to your marketing calendar – they’re a great resource for developing menu ideas and keeping customers engaged throughout the year with special offers and promotions!

shrink wrapped gift hamper. read our blog on 6 steps to shrink wrapping your perfect gift tray

How to Shrink Wrap a Gift Tray in 6 Simple Steps

Gift Packaging / Hamper Inspiration / How to / Uncategorized 10 Dec 2019 Maria Tross

Christmas is coming, so there’s no better time to turn your best products into gifts and sell them at a strong profit! The great thing about the humble gift tray…

decorative shredded paper and fill for gift packaging

Get Gifting Right with Recyclable Shredded Paper & Decorative Fill

Gift Packaging / How to 2 Dec 2019 Maria Tross

Gifting works! It doesn’t have to be complicated or cost the earth, and it’s not just for Christmas either. We’ve seen first hand how our customers use simple gift ideas…

Beer Can Advent Calendar for more than just beer!

Hamper Inspiration 28 Nov 2019 Bobby Stearns

This year WBC produced its own 24 Beer Can Advent Calendar, it's the ideal gift for the discerning beer drinker. And you can buy it online now from WBC

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A few things you didn’t know about WBC

WBC 30 Years Young 26 Nov 2019 Bobby Stearns

This year WBC turns 30 years old. In 30 Things you didn't know about WBC you'll learn about who we are, how we got here and the people behind the scenes.