All The Grocer articles in 03 October 2026 – Page 6
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Comment & OpinionCharlie Bigham’s takes it slow in pie push
‘Charlie thinks life if richer when you slow down,’ apparently
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InterviewsMutti’s CEO on climate change, forced labour and the fight for share
As Italy’s hottest summer on record hits his key crop, Mutti’s CEO explains his plan to protect farmers, water supply and quality
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NewsThirst for energy drinks drives £50m bump to Lucozade owner revenues
Sales at Suntory climbed 8.5% to £598.4m for the year to 31 December 2025, supported by launches of new products and advertising campaigns
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Britain’s food supply chains are ‘frighteningly fragile’
After the hottest summer on record, UK food supply is teetering on the brink. What needs to be done to help farmers and secure our food system?
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Grocer 33‘Great leaders create more leaders’: Asda Southgate boss on winning affluent shoppers
Store manager Yamoah Kusi-Mensah on shouting about value to win over a wealthy catchment, fixing availability with ‘Ops Clock’ and his ambition to give Southgate an M&S-style feel
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Grocer 33Asda comes out top in north London supermarket battle
In this region of conspicuous affluence, it was Asda that picked up a rare win and completed a service and price double in our Green Week special
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Grocer 33Asda offers cheapest shop as inflation hits green goods hard
Our selection of organic, British, plant-based and other products with green credentials cost 5.6% more than a year ago
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NewsPoundstretcher opening wholesale clearance store at head office
The warehouse is ‘stacked high’ with ‘case stock at knockout prices’, according to Poundstretcher CEO Andy Atkinson
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Tesco to offer paid ‘Safe Leave’ for victims of domestic abuse
Tesco has become the first UK supermarket to guarantee paid leave for colleagues who are victims of domestic abuse.
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NewsLidl wins shoppers from rivals to boost sales and profits
The increased demand led to a 10.8% rise in turnover to £13bn in the 12 months to 28 February, Lidl revealed this morning
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NewsTesco in the race to buy Majestic Wine
The UK’s biggest retailer is among a list of bidders weighing up an offer in an auction of Majestic, according to Sky News this weekend
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NewsJapanese tuna giant snaps up Sealaska’s £270m operation in sushi bid
Sojitz has earmarked Europe and the US as strong potential markets for white fish and value-added products such as sushi
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NewsDeliveroo rolling out robot deliveries with Sam Altman-backed firm Coco
Coco’s robots, which have a top speed of 21kph and can carry four 18-inch pizzas at a time, will begin rolling out in Canary Wharf this month
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NewsAmazon expands rapid 30-minute delivery Amazon Now service into Birmingham
Amazon’s ultra-fast delivery service offers thousands of groceries and household essentials from the e-commerce giant, delivered in around 30 minutes or fewer
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NewsMindful Chef launches £80 roast dinner kit with Pythouse Kitchen Garden
It is one of three seasonal roast boxes resulting from the partnership with the Michelin Green Star restaurant
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NewsParson’s Nose buys Farmison in bid to revive DTC brand
Upmarket butcher’s Parson’s Nose will revive Farmison after securing a deal to buy the shuttered brand from Vestey Holdings
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Comment & OpinionWhen salt becomes a statement worth paying for
Basic categories like salt and butter are being bought as identity signals, not staples, but most packaging is still briefed for the shelf, not what it says about the shopper, says Sarah Knox, senior strategist at Lewis Moberly
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Comment & OpinionIt’s not higher costs that sink a business, it’s unpredictable ones
Traditional commodity hedging suits big treasuries, not mid-sized manufacturers, but a newer breed of insurance could make volatile ingredient costs predictable instead of just painful, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates