All The Grocer articles in 04 October 2025
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NewsEcho Falls adds canned RTD spritz to woo Gen Z shoppers
The NPD will launch in Tesco and Asda from the end of October
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NewsParfetts to leave Unitas amid national expansion
The decision comes as Parfetts continues to expand its national presence
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NewsPret a Manger appoints new chief marketing officer
The new hire joins from Burger King and Popeyes owner, Restaurant Brands International
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NewsFurther evidence of animal welfare violations at Cranswick-owned farm
New footage from the Animal Justice Project has shown piglets being violently killed through blunt force trauma at a Cranswick-owned farm in Lincolnshire, certified by Red Tractor
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NewsBird Brothers unveils major brand revamp to represent modern business
The rebrand from Bird Bros is designed to better reflect the company today and its growth since its founding in 1969
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NewsFarming biodiversity not in decline, think tank declares
Research from the think tank has revealed that overall populations for insects and birds have remained broadly stable over the past three decades
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NewsCo-op boosts foodservice presence with the launch of second ‘on the go’ micro store
Co-op’s new concept focuses on transient consumer culture, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner in new formats
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NewsCo-op launches QR code at self-scan tills for ‘easy’ membership sign-up
The technology prompts customers to use their membership card after scanning their items in order to benefit from member price savings, deals and promotions
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NewsStarbucks chief technology officer Deb Hall Lefevre steps down
Senior vice president of global experiences technology, Ningyu Chen, has been named as interim chief technology officer
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NewsWingstop expands across Liverpool with second restaurant
The site hosts 115 covers and features the brand’s full menu of wings, tenders, burgers and sides
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Analysis & FeaturesIs food and drink doing enough to tackle modern slavery?
A decade after the Modern Slavery Act was introduced to much acclaim, UK food and drink supply chains remain exposed. Are retailers and suppliers doing enough to change that?
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NewsCo-op opens its largest franchise store at University of Warwick
Students can also secure a 5% member discount on Co-op renters’ insurance
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Category ReportSpread too thin? Dairymen butter & spreads category report 2025
Increasing labour costs, squeezed milk supplies and increasing demand are all pushing up the price of butter to melting point
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NewsUnitas Wholesale launches AI Academy
The AI Academy offers members and supplier partners three courses – Fundamentals, Proficiency and Mastery – all led by experts
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NewsWaitrose relaunches Duchy Organic range with 24 new products
The relaunched range has begun hitting stores this month with the addition of 24 new products including Wholewheat Tortiglioni, Milano Salami and Aged Red Leicester
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NewsGreggs launches 40th Outlet shop to tackle food waste
The shop will redistribute surplus food at a discount, with a share of profits given to local charities via The Greggs Foundation
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer’s Green Week launches with mixed climate messages
Two headlines in The Grocer this morning highlight two vastly opposing views – and a perfect snapshot of why the topic of sustainability in grocery is so controversial
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NewsMindful Chef bounces back into growth as investment pays off
Gross margin jumped from 32.9% to a whopping 45.8%, and pre-tax profit leapt to £10.9m from a loss of £1.7m
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NewsKeurig Dr Pepper shares hit five-year low following JDE Peet’s deal
Keurig Dr Pepper’s shares hit their lowest point in more than five years in the wake of its “poorly received” deal to acquire Dutch coffee giant JDE Peet’s
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NewsDiscount Dragon enters profitability for the first time
The online discounter, which sells clearance stock often close to its sell by date, broke even after undertaking a ‘full review’ of the brand to improve the range