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Manchester-based confectionery wholesaler joins Sugro UK

Manchester-based confectionery wholesaler joins Sugro UK
Worldwide Confectionery

Sugro UK, the member-owned buying and marketing group comprising of over 90 independent wholesalers, today (19) announced the expansion of its membership with the addition of Worldwide Confectionery Ltd t/a Sweet and
Glory as a new member to the group.

Established in 2015, Worldwide Confectionery Ltd operates out of a 31,000 sq. ft warehouse in Manchester.


As a delivered wholesaler, Sweet and Glory is renowned for supplying a wide range of imported sugar and chocolate confectionery, soft drinks, and snacking products to convenience stores, sweet shops, fuel forecourts, theme parks and online retailers through an eCommerce website and TikTok shop.

Colin Stevenson, Director at Worldwide Confectionery commented, "We are excited to be joining the Sugro family. We look forward to building strong relationships with both members and suppliers whilst exploring the new opportunities and support that Sugro membership offers."

Sugro’s Business Development Manager, Shruti Senapati added, “We are pleased to welcome Worldwide Confectionery to the group. Worldwide Confectionery trades as Sweet and Glory, and we are looking forward to supporting them with their plans to drive category expansion by providing them with access to the best terms, pricing, effective supplier collaboration, and new opportunities to grow their business.”

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