All The Grocer articles in 06 June 2026
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NewsBrits don’t believe food prices are Europe's cheapest, YouGov poll
Despite the case made by the sector that UK grocery prices are the cheapest in western Europe, consumers don’t buy it
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NewsYum Brands in talks to sell Pizza Hut to private equity firm
It comes after Yum Brands initiated a formal review of strategic options for the Pizza Hut brand late last year
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NewsIran war driving cost increases across egg products sector, industry warns
The British Egg Processors Association said the conflict would put further pressure on manufacturers, foodservice operators and retailers already managing volatile supply chains
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NewsJJ Foodservice brings back Future Partners programme to connect with suppliers
Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to JJ Connect to take part in the Speed Connecting sessions
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Comment & OpinionWhy friction is becoming a selling point for brands
As consumers seek out difficulty for its own sake, smart brands are seeing it as an opportunity, says Tom Gray, global chief strategy officer at Imagination
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NewsKrispy Kreme to give away 26,000 Original Glazed doughnuts
On Friday 5 June, free doughnuts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in all shops across the UK
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NewsCosta Foundation invests £50k to support young people facing employment barriers
Two schools for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities will be the first UK recipients of the funding
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NewsBuy now, pay later: retailers warned over compliance ahead of July deadline
The regulation comes into force on 15 July, bringing deferred payment products under full consumer credit rules for the first time
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NewsCMA finds no evidence of retailers exploiting fuel price surge
The CMA’s latest analysis indicated that elevated wholesale prices continue to explain most of the increase in pump prices in March and into April
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NewsLactalis acquires Protein Works to bulk sports nutrition portfolio
The deal will lead to ‘powerful synergies’ for both companies, combining Lactalis’ scale, brand-building expertise, supply chain and grocery distribution with Protein Works’ specialism in functional nutrition and DTC
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NewsWingstop launches Big Ranch dip amid high demand for bigger portions
The 9oz pot is more than four times the size of the chicken chain’s standard Ranch dip
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Comment & OpinionWhy grocery’s challenger brands are taking a moral stand
As the political climate has changed, challenger brands have noticed the push for diversity, equity and inclusion has stagnated, and ‘risks regressing’
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NewsFood redistribution charities rebrand as Felix and warn of ‘perfect storm’ from Iran war
The newly merged body revealed it would from now be known simply as Felix, honouring the name of Felix Byam Shaw
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NewsTrip set for $1bn unicorn valuation as US sales rocket
Trip is aiming for a billion-dollar ‘unicorn’ valuation by 2027
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NewsCointreau adds chilli-infused variant to tap demand for ‘spicy serves’
The NPD had been developed amid ‘accelerating demand for spicy serves’, said Cointreau
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NewsAldi to upgrade 25 stores across the UK this summer
Locations set to benefit from upgrades include London, Aberdeen, Nottingham and Manchester
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Comment & OpinionBeing a big brand no longer guarantees a big retail moment
Retailers have more data, more power and more alternatives than ever – and brands that don’t adapt their planning will be left behind, says Lorna Hawtin, chief strategy officer at Zeal
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: surplus food, Gen Z drinkers and vegan principles
The government’s ambition to triple food redistribution over the next 10 years is very welcome, but the next phase must be practical
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ben Kearney, Pride marketing assistant, Tesco
‘I am proud to work for an employer that does not just accept me and my identity, but celebrates it’