CTC Wholesalers Tradeshow, February 2026

On February 11th, we attended the CTC Wholesalers Tradeshow at Sandy Park in Exeter. This is the 2nd year in a row that we have attended this and it was even better than last year. We spoke to a lot of current stockists and discussed ways in which we could grow sales and we also met some new customers who don’t currently stock Buckfast Tonic Wine. We had a great time explaining why Buckfast is a must stock item, particularly in the South West.

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the Tradeshow and it was especially important to support CTC Wholesalers at their annual trade show. We had a good first year with them in 2025 and this show gave us some great ideas to take things to the next level so watch this space for an exciting 2026.

We caught up with one of CTC Wholesalers Buyers, Rob Shortland, and he was kind enough to give us some feedback on the brand and the future.

“C.T.C. Wholesalers has been proud to stock Buckfast Tonic Wine for over a year now, and it’s been great to see the brand’s popularity grow with our customers. The Buckfast team, and Stephen in particular, have been incredibly supportive of our efforts, investing in our monthly website and flyer features, as well as participating in the annual C.T.C. tradeshow. As a result, we’ve seen a steady increase in sales, which is a direct reflection of the strong relationship that Buckfast and C.T.C. Wholesalers have built. We look forward to building on this strong foundation as we continue to grow together in 2026 and beyond”.

We are excited about the opportunities in the South West of England and we look forward to working closely with CTC Wholesalers to make these happen.