Far North Wholesaler’s Company History and Profile
Far North Wholesalers is an independently owned and operated confectionery, snack and beverage wholesaling business with branches in Cairns and Townsville.
Our Product Range
As the largest confectionery and snack wholesaler in North Queensland for the past 15 years, we specialize in this field with over 3000 lines carried in stock. We also distribute water, soft drinks, Nutrient Water, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, V and Red Bull.
Far North Wholesalers are accredited distributors for:
- Cadbury
- Nestle
- Mars
- Wrigley’s
- Arnott’s Biscuits
- Snack Brands Australia
- Smiths
We are members of The Distributors, a national buying group whose collective purchasing allows access to lucrative specials and off-invoice buys. In addition to core confectionery, Far North Wholesalers specialize in novelty and craze items from many importers.
Seasonal Product Lines
Far North Wholesalers carries a large range of Seasonal lines so look out for our Easter, Christmas, Valentines Day and Mother’s Day chocolates. We also cater for your wedding needs, with sugared almonds, chocolate hearts and many more to choose from. If you are looking for something a little bit different, we stock a good range of Lindt, Guylian, Newmans and Ernest Hillier chocolate.
Our Client List
Our customer base includes service stations, convenience stores, resorts, milk bars, schools, pools, news agencies, chemists, takeaways, tourist attractions, sporting clubs, hotels and vendors.
Our clients include:
- Shangri La Hotel Group
- Novotel Rockford Palm Cove
- Jupiters Casino
- Sofitel Reef Hotel Casino
- Skyrail
- Nightowl
- IGA Group
Our Sales Representatives
Quarterly we have a sales representative who travels to the Torres Strait Islands, Bamaga and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We have a permanent sales representative stationed in Mt. Isa.
If you would like to speak to one of our sales representatives, or have any questions you would like to ask, please do not hesitate to contact us or even drop in to have a look around.
The Benefits of Far North Wholesalers
Some of the benefits of using Far North Wholesalers:
- A 100% family-owned business
- A member of a National body of 35 wholesalers throughout Australia providing our business with increased buying power and access to over 100 manufacturers and suppliers.
- The largest confectionery and snack food distributor in North Queensland
- HACCP accredited
- Free delivery mostly within 24 hours
- Weekly call from one of our sales representatives
- Proven service excellence — over 1500 active customers
- Speed to market with new products
- Temperature controlled warehouse and delivery vehicles
- Sales, ranging and merchandising support
- Order fill rate greater than 95%
- Access to new and exclusive lines
- Close liaison with representatives from major suppliers
- Customised order forms for ease of ordering
Promotional and Marketing Support
When you use Far North Wholesalers you have access to the following promotional and marketing support:
- Price Busters and Supa Savers A national promotional program that is available to all clients every 1–2 months
- Retail Edge A national publication that highlights new lines and exciting new initiatives in the market place
- Far North Wholesalers’ Promotional Program A concise and competitive promotional program that is updated every month
- Manufacturer Based Promotions Bonus stock and case allowances can be forwarded to your business directly via supplier promotions
- Premium and Prize-Based Incentives
- Custom Made Promotions We are adaptable in fulfilling the needs of individual customers.