All The Grocer articles in 01 November 2025 – Page 3
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Comment & OpinionIgnore Big Tobacco: its decline is retail’s opportunity
Let’s be clear about who benefits from the spin that regulating tobacco is bad for retailers: not the corner shop or the supermarket but the multinational tobacco manufacturers, says Hazel Cheeseman, CEO of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
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NewsTurkey prices soar as retailers ‘rein in’ loss leaders
According to analysis by The Grocer using Assosia data, more than half of all frozen turkey lines in supermarkets are outpacing general inflation, while preorders of fresh turkeys are seeing double-digit price hikes
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Comment & OpinionBags for life need their fill of carrots too
Supermarkets must charge at least 10p for bags for life. But where’s the reward for shoppers?
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NewsLee Kum Kee enters noodles with ‘authentic’ four-strong range
‘Quality plain noodles were missing from supermarket shelves,’ said Lee Kum Kee
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NewsEnvironment Agency: Drought to run into 2026 without more rain
Despite recent rainfall, the National Drought Group warned England must ‘prepare for ongoing drought’ unless there was significant rainfall at the end of this this year and heading into the next
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NewsUKHospitality urges government to rethink Inheritance Tax reforms
A fifth of hospitality businesses anticipate being forced to sell up, according to UKH
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NewsEast of England Co-op invests £600k to upgrade self-serve tills
East of England Co-op said the new technology improved transaction efficiency and customer satisfaction
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes Tesco’s AI ad platform spell the end for agencies?
Brands can use Tesco’s Media Creative Studio to generate adverts
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Co-op is raising the bar with its On The Go offering
Co-op’s Altrincham outlet is tailored to the local community, with a look and a range offering what locals want. Now it’s taking its ‘current, edgy and inviting’ approach nationwide
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NewsImports of cheap glass threatening UK manufacturers
Imports of Turkish glass into the UK have jumped by 19,000% since 2018
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NewsNectar360 expands coalition with FareShare partnership
The partnership will allow Nectar members to earn points by donating money to the charity
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NewsStarbucks returns to growth as turnaround plan ‘takes hold’
It marks the first time in seven quarters that Starbucks has delievered sales growth
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NewsSampling most effective in-store campaign for boosting sales, analysis shows
Analysis finds sampling campaigns saw sales of the product increase by 95.2% on average
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NewsHeineken confirms end to Champions League partnership
Heineken has been UEFA’s official beer partner since the 1990s
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NewsPremier Foods slashes Mr Kipling emissions with £2.1m solar mega-farm
The £2.1m solar array will provide up to 70% of the 1,000-person Mr Kipling factory’s peak electricity demand, slashing both emissions and electricity costs for the site
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NewsDanone to help dairy farmers with Milk Academy
In an industry first, Danone said the programme is designed to strengthen the resilience and long-term viability of dairy farming worldwide
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NewsGoodfella’s adds Pizza Pinwheels to tap growing air fryer usage
The snacks will hit Iceland on 6 November
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NewsDeal volumes soften in Q3 but confidence remains
Landmark deals such as the combination of Greencore and Bakkavor and the merger of Kingsmill and Hovis buoyed ongoing optimism in food & drink M&A activity, despite momentum slowing in the third quarter
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NewsLady A red wine lands M&S listing
Lady A’s wines are produced at Château La Coste in south east France
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NewsHalloween pumpkin supply ‘holds up’ despite hot summer season
Leading produce supplier Barfoots said this year’s pumpkin season, although bearing slightly smaller fruits, had maintained overall yields and volumes