All The Grocer articles in 03 October 2026 – Page 3
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NewsGreggs to cut more than 700 jobs in manufacturing rethink
Greggs said the cuts, ‘while difficult, were necessary’ to keep a lid on manufacturing costs
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NewsSuppliers facing supermarket ‘brick wall’ on cost increases, shows survey
Suppliers responding to the Retail Mind survey said increased fuel and transport costs were by far the dominant reason for CPI requests
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NewsSomething & Nothing raises $6m for nationwide US push
Something & Nothing makes a range of three premium sodas with real fruit juices, extracts and botanicals
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NewsSainsbury’s and One Retail to expand in-store café concept to over 30 sites
New Taste Cafés set to open in the coming weeks will be located in Hankridge Farm, the Isle of Wight, Newbury, West Green, Pontypridd, Barnstaple and Waterlooville
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Feature SynopsisChristmas product advent calendar: 6 November 2026
Call for contributions for The Grocer’s Christmas product advent calendar 2026
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NewsRegistration opens for deposit return scheme
With 12 months to go before the start date, Exchange For Change, the industry-led organisation in charge of the rollout, has opened a new portal that will require tens of thousands of companies to sign up to the scheme
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NewsGrape Tree grows sales by more than 22% as store expansion pays off
Profits grew 40% as the health and wellness retailer was able to capitalise on demand for organic food and the backlash against UPFs
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NewsOcado selling off robotic grid-pick system ahead of Erith DC closure
The automated picking system comes with close to 100 robots and can be reconfigured to fit the buyer’s own warehouse
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NewsTesco makes additional 60,000 Christmas slots available
‘Christmas should be all about spending time with family and friends, not worrying about getting the big shop done’
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NewsJason’s Sourdough owner lays ground for £500m sale on back of stellar growth
Independent M&A advisory firm Spayne Lindsay is helping Jason’s parent Geary’s Bakeries explore strategic options, including a sale, The Grocer has learned
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NewsGrowers threatened with delistings over price inflation requests
One industry source told The Grocer that retailers had ‘simply batted off any requests for cost increases post the Middle East’, which was particularly challenging for crops that were harvested in summer as pricing was done pre-season
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NewsGeneral Mills appoints CEO to succeed Jeff Harmening
Harmening, who joined the Cheerios and Old El Paso maker in 1994 and has held numerous roles during his 32-year tenure, will become executive chairman of the board
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NewsVape retailers to cut ranges as new duty nearly doubles e-liquid prices
From 1 October, duty of £2.20 per 10ml will apply to vaping liquids, whether they include nicotine or not
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NewsYakult appoints national sales manager to drive growth
The new hire will lead Yakult’s sales strategy in the UK and Ireland, focusing on strengthening existing retail partnerships, supporting sustainable category growth and increasing the brand’s availability across a wider range of channels and more consumption occasions
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NewsGreggs CEO: ‘We’re making ourselves fit for the future’ as chain plots factory closures
‘We are a strong growing business, and as we continue to invest in our future we must keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations,’ said Greggs CEO Roisin Currie
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Comment & OpinionPeople are questioning recycling. Now’s the time to show it’s worth it
Wrap’s research shows public trust in recycling is falling, especially among younger audiences. Proof, not just prompts, is what rebuilds confidence, says Lucy Graham, marketing manager at Wrap
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NewsDeposit return scheme appoints logistics partners
The logistics and processing services will be provided by a network of recycling providers
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NewsTilray CEO praises ‘very supportive’ UK retailers as BrewDog turnaround kicks off
The CEO of Tilray Brands has praised the UK’s ‘very supportive’ retailers for maintaining distribution of BrewDog’s beers amid the brand’s administration and forced sale
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NewsPause nutrient profiling model changes for at least five years, say food bosses
Research among its members by the FDF and Argon & Co found nearly 70% of companies said regulatory certainty was important in deciding whether to embark on supporting healthier product innovation
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Comment & OpinionWhere does UPF fit in the future of convenience food?
Three experts give their take on how concerns over UPFs will shape convenience food