All The Grocer articles in 02 August 2025 – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionFree delivery, fat chance: why loyalty needs more than a discount
With dozens of schemes vying for attention, often offering nearly identical discounts and promo deals, loyalty has begun to lose its meaning, says Zac Eller, GM, global partnerships at ExpressVPN
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s new micro chain is a ‘game-changer’ for UK grocery
Co-op’s new venture is a major change of pace for a convenience food-to-go offer, with the concept positioned as a standalone foodservice operation
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NewsMaster of Malt eyes retail listings for new independent whisky bottlings
Master of Malt has added a series of single-cask and small-batch spirits
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NewsUnilever ice cream performance gives investors hope of turnaround progress
Unilever shareholders have reacted positively as the consumer goods giant outperformed City expectations today, signalling progress with its ongoing turnaround
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NewsSolid volume growth at Nichols backed by rapid African expansion
Nichols posted a rise in group revenues of 1.8% to £85.5m in the half year to 30 June 2025
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NewsUK food brands demand Starmer acts on Gaza starvation crisis
More than 150 British food and drink brands have demanded prime minister Keir Starmer does more to pressurise Israel to ‘end the starvation of the people of Gaza’
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NewsAG Barr offloads Strathmore water to Welsh bottler Ty Nant
The deal, for an undisclosed sum, includes the Strathmore production site in Forfar near Dundee and saves the jobs of 23 staff at the business
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NewsNewly launched world foods full shop online grocer reveals AI assistant plans
Launched this month, 4Way Foods offers UK shoppers an extensive range of world foods alongside everyday essentials
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NewsMars Pet Nutrition names new GM for UK, Ireland & Nordics
Nick Foster replaces Paolo Rigamonti, who was appointed regional president for Mars Pet Nutrition Europe earlier this year
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NewsAd industry launches voluntary less healthy food ad ban compliance campaign
The Advertising Association, ISBA, the IPA, IAB UK and IMTB, among others, are working to urge advertisers, agency creatives, media owner sales teams, influencer marketing agencies, fmcg brands and retailers to ‘Don’t be on the Naughty List’
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NewsMagnum Ice Cream Company appoints CEO ahead of Unilever demerger
An industry veteran, the newly appointed boss joined Unilever Ice Cream in 1988
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NewsBrits in the dark over fibre health benefits as millions miss target
New research shows the average consumer thinks they should be getting just 12.4g of fibre a day, less than half of the government’s recommendation
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NewsProtein brand Ufit expands into breakfast cereals under Weetabix
The range includes cocoa hoops, granolas and porridge pots
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NewsEU spirits and wine set for 15% US tariffs as time for exemption runs out
Tipples such as champagne and cognac will be subject to the 15% tariff
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the food & drink sector is tackling holiday hunger
As the school holidays stretch family food budgets, retailers and suppliers are taking action. Which initiatives are making the biggest impact and how?
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NewsFresh Direct reports jump in British produce sales
Fresh Direct attributed much of the sales increase to premiumisation
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NewsVirgin Wines builds momentum despite market slowdown
In March, Virgin Wines said it would put £20m into “turbocharging” growth
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NewsNestlé adds ‘bakery-inspired’ Aero, Milkybar and Munchies lines
The treats will hit supermarket shelves in August
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NewsAB InBev volumes hit by falling demand in Brazil and China
The company maintained its full-year outlook, guiding EBITDA growth for FY2025 would be between 4% and 8%
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NewsFood strategy harmony breaks down as IGD defends role in talks
Several industry sources have raised concerns over IGD’s role in the talks