All The Grocer articles in 07 March 2026 – Page 3
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NewsCo-op Live claims European first with ‘fully frictionless’ store and bar
The arena store brings together technology from AiFi and Boxbar tech’s automated self-serve draught system.
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NewsGirish Jeeva moves Barmulloch store from Premier to Costcutter after four years
The Glaswegian retailer will transition to the Costcutter fascia this spring following a £100,000 refit investment
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NewsMajor retailers commit to review mackerel sourcing policies
Last week, Waitrose announced it would stop its sourcing of fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April, with tinned lines to follow
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NewsClegg’s Chilled Foodservice joins Sterling Supergroup
Originally a cheese business, Clegg’s is also adding more ambient lines and is looking to introduce some frozen capacity in the near future
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NewsFDF calls for government help over energy price spike
Energy prices have surged since the start of the conflict last weekend
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NewsAstonish unveils 11 homecare lines with ‘uplifting fragrances’
The launches comprise an advanced floor cleaner, a tropical-inspired collection of cleaning products and two seasonal disinfectant fragrances
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NewsGrocery gig worker platform Traxlo continues rapid UK expansion
Convenience stores using the platform pay on a ‘outcome-priced, pay-per-task’ basis
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NewsAF Blakemore accelerates women in leadership push with trio of senior hires
AF Blakemore said it had made a sustained investment in developing female talent and had the ambition to reach 50% women in leadership by 2030
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NewsPukka Pies profits back in growth but inflation squeezes margins
Profits are back in growth at Pukka Pies as the UK’s number one pie brand continued to boost sales and made progress with its five-year strategic plan
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Comment & OpinionBridging gaps in the food chain starts with young people
Education on food production should be a key element to both primary and secondary schooling, says Jessica Walker, estate management assistant at Scone Estates
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Comment & OpinionWhy gender equity is essential to coffee’s profitable future
Expanding our direct relationships with more of the world’s most talented women growers has pushed quality further, says Sophie Reid, chief commercial officer at Pact Coffee
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Comment & OpinionIt is time for women in wholesale to grow, lead and influence
Networks like Women at Booker are helping create a culture where women can grow, lead and influence, says director of supply chain Trudy Wilson
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Range PreviewBlonde chocolate croissants and cereal milk flapjack: Waitrose Easter 2026
Waitrose is banking on premium formats and trending flavours to drive sales for Easter 2026
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NewsAgrifood sector records highest number of migrant worker abuses in 2025
More than 200 cases were recorded, accounting for more than 32% of the Migrant Worker Allegations Database from the Business and Human Rights Centre
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NewsReckitt Benckiser outperforms in 2025 following restructure
Net revenues at the health & hygiene multinational nudged up 0.3% year on year to £14.2bn, with like-for-like growth of 5% following the completion of efforts to simplify the group
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NewsWH Smith warns of disruption as conflict in Middle East escalates
A first-half trading update this morning said the group was ‘mindful of the geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East’ and continued to monitor the situation
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NewsAssociated British Foods appoints CEO of Primark and a group CFO
Joana Edwards joins as CFO with immediate effects after serving in the role on an interim basis since March last year, while former CFO Eoin Tonge is the new chief executive of Primark
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NewsIran war: food leaders plead for government not to ‘pile on more costs’
Food companies have urged ministers not to “pile on more costs” in the form of new health restrictions amid huge economic certainty caused by the the war in Iran
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NewsHospitality businesses urged to reinstate Better Chicken Commitment pledges
RSPCA, Compassion in World Farming, and The Humane League expressed their ‘deep concern and disappointment’ with the eight companies, representing 18 major brands, that dropped the commitment in the forum’s favour
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NewsAldi and Lidl top 2025 product recall league table
The discounters accounted for 13% of products pulled from shelves due to incorrect allergen labelling or contamination, analysis by The Grocer reveals