All The Grocer articles in 06 September 2025
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ProfilesCheeky Panda CEO Julie Chen on massages, bamboo and Pho
‘Shelves are still dominated by legacy brands, leaving consumers with limited choice’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Jena Anderson, grocery buyer, Abel & Cole
‘Every loaf, jar, and box has a story and a lot of care behind it’
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WhitepapersRethinking plastic: A guide to smarter sustainable packaging
Is plastic still part of the sustainability story? Uncover what 500 European experts think about recycled plastic, consumer expectations, and the myths holding brands back.
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Comment & OpinionWinning M&S distribution deal from Booker is a real feather in Blakemore’s cap
For many years, Blakemore has been one of the best and most efficient distribution businesses in the UK
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NewsClearspring launches single-serve silken tofu
The 200g pack is ‘designed for modern living’ and offers the same product as its 300g standard pack, but for smaller households
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NewsMorrisons to trial AI-powered smart shopping trolleys
The new AI-powered ‘Caper Carts’ would make ‘shopping feel like an adventure’, said Instacart chief connected stores officer David McIntosh
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NewsCluck & collect: TikTok Shop to sell fresh Christmas turkeys
From 1 October, TikTok Shop will be taking pre-orders for Christmas turkeys via Newcastle’s The Fat Butcher
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Comment & OpinionCan Pret a Manger take a bite out of the meal deal market?
Pret a Manger is on a mission to test new meal deals before a full-scale rollout, but can its latest promo mechanic succeed?
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NewsACS urges Chancellor to reduce business rates burden to help c-stores invest
The ACS has outlined the challenges facing the convenience sector as a result of increased costs of employment and the rising burden of business rates
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Lucy Provan, sales & marketing executive, Fearne & Rosie
‘Always aim to work for and with brands that align with your personal values because this is where you will shine the most’
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NewsPret a Manger unveils meal deals and US expansion as 2024 sales jump
The new medium-term strategy will see Pret doubling down on value to grow transactions and increase food-to-go market share
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NewsGreggs expands Too Good To Go tie-up with hot food ‘Grab Bags’
The new ‘Greggs Grab Bags’ will include proucts such as Chicken Goujons, Cheese Bites and Potato Wedges
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NewsBooker Wholesale to overhaul own-brand catering portfolio
The frozen chips and fries range will be the first Chef’s relaunch, with 10 new SKUs available to the foodservice sector
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NewsSOS Wholesale enters administration as majority of staff made redundant
The discount delivered wholesaler has suffered from rising input costs and changing consumer spending habits over recent months
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NewsLuke’s Bakery ready for next chapter as Pipers Crisps founders invest
Sourdough startup Luke’s Bakery has scored backing from two experienced food industry figures
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NewsRainforest Alliance unveils new regenerative agriculture standard
Initially available only for coffee, the Rainforest Alliance said it planned to expand the certification to other crops including cocoa, citrus and tea throughout 2026
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NewsDiageo sells Sheridan’s coffee liqueur to Casa Redondo
Sheridan’s is a two-part liqueur from Dublin that comes packaged in a dual container
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NewsWype lands first major bricks-and-mortar listings with Holland & Barrett
The listings across 291 stores cover the Starter Kit, Mini and Refill formats of Wype’s cleansing gel
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NewsPets Choice swoops for Kennelpak brands
Petfood manufacturer Pets Choice has swooped for several brands from collapsed wholesale petfood supplier and distributor Kennelpak
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NewsCapVest-owned Natra expands into peanut butter with Bredabest deal
The move would create a ‘powerhouse in sweet spreads and confectionery, combining expertise, innovation and scale to better serve customers across Europe and beyond’, according to Natra