All The Grocer articles in 04 October 2025 – Page 6
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken and Zizzi investor Azzurri completes refinancing
The group, which invests in businesses including Ask Italian and Dave’s Hot Chicken, said the new facilities wouuld deliver ‘enhanced financial flexibility’
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnerships names new chief people officer
Webb has more than 20 years’ experience in senior HR roles within the retail sector, working with major operators including Co-op and Sainsbury’s
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NewsCoca-Cola brings back Diet Cherry Coke in limited-edition launch
Multipacks of 24x330ml cans, 500ml bottles and two-litre bottles have gone on sale in Tesco
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NewsHovis launches major AI deployment in its bakeries
The bread-maker has partnered with industrial AI specialist Intelliam on the project, which it says marks a ‘game-changing shift for our business’
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NewsLower-carbon broccoli hits Tesco shelves
Up to 50 tonnes of the crop, cultivated at a Lincolnshire farm, hit shelves this week
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NewsSysco GB rolls out ‘Night Club’ to support night shift workers
The programme looks to support colleagues working through the night, helping to create a better and healthier experience
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NewsAldi recruiting 4,500 workers ahead of Christmas
The discounter is hiring for a range of store positions to replenish stock and help customers during the festive season and into 2026
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NewsMorrisons hires new commercial director for convenience
The new hire brings over 20 years of retail and wholesale experience to the role
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NewsCo-op expands sustainable energy supply with offshore wind farm partnership
Under the new agreement, Co-op will source electricity produced from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm to help power its estate
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NewsIrn-Bru apes Red Bull with limited-edition Winter Bru
The NPD would be backed by PR and influencer activations to boost engagement, Irn-Bru said
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NewsProfits jump at Whitworths as demand for wholefoods ingredients grows
Whitworths has forecast a continued “moderate growth” in sales in 2025, in line with its 2024 performance
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NewsWaste-saving ‘bumpy’ expiry labels company beats crowdfunding target
Food waste-saving startup Mimica has raised around £300k as it ramps up production of its ‘bumpy’ labels
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NewsTate & Lyle warns of lower sales and profits amid market slowdown
A pre-close trading statement for the six months to 30 September highlighted challenges across Europe, the Americas and Asia for the London-listed group
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NewsGreggs sales wilt in July heatwave
Like-for-like sales were up just 1.5% in the 13 weeks to 27 September, compared with the 2.6% registered in the first half
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NewsSupermarkets to pass vast majority of EPR costs on to shoppers
Figures released today by the BRC say that more than 80% of he costs of the new packaging tax are likely to be passed on to consumers
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NewsPlant-based meals more affordable as meat prices soar, new research finds
Independent think tank the Green Alliance investigated the prices of a selection of meat and plant-based products from Tesco’s online store in its Recipe for Resilience: The Benefits of a Thriving Plant-based Protein Sector report
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NewsPerfectTed secures blockbuster valuation in seven-figure VC investment round
PerfectTed has secured a seven-figure venture capital investment at a blockbuster valuation
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Comment & OpinionEPR silence from supermarkets is truly ‘mind-blowing’
As of June, many major branded suppliers had received no communication at all from their supermarket customers over EPR
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NewsFood businesses stockpiling in response to supply chain delays: report
Businesses are reacting to supply chain issues such as delays by building up stocks, said inventory management platform Unleashed
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NewsBooker to relaunch frozen desserts portfolio
The new range will offer a streamlined selection of ‘on-trend, easy-to-serve’ desserts tailored to the foodservice sector