All The Grocer articles in 07 March 2026 – Page 6
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NewsBacon backlash over cancer fears drives sales slump
Nitrite-cured fresh bacon suffered a 7.3% drop in value and a 4.1% fall in volume over the 12 weeks ending 25 January 2026 vs the same period in 2025
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NewsOatly invests $16m in Swedish production plant
The $16m investment will expand infrastructure and boost the site’s production capacity by more than 33%
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NewsMP pushes for AI CCTV grants to combat rising retail crime
Liberal Democrat MP Joshua Reynolds raised the issue in Parliament this week
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Promotional FeaturesWhy UK retailers are turning to Northern Ireland for food innovation in 2026
From seaweed seasoning to carbon-tracked dairy, NI’s food sector is building a serious commercial case for UK retailers
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NewsJohn Lewis pushes into AI shopping, TikTok Shop and on-demand delivery
The retailer’s products will be “served to customers looking for inspiration on AI platforms” such as Google Gemini and ChatGPT, from later this year.
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NewsLidl launches new food waste initiative and raises target
From this summer Lidl will participate in Surplus Saviours, a scheme enabling registered charities and customers to collect surplus food from stores for free
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NewsGlobal Brands steps up innovation pipeline with Asuki and Nottari liqueurs
Both Asuki and Nottari are available now via DTC
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NewsPremier Foods hires chief customer officer as Richard Martin retires
Richard Martin is retiring after almost 20 years with the group
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NewsPret a Manger launches triple sandwiches and expands ‘half’ range
The triple range includes the All-Day Breakfast, BLT and Egg Mayo, as well as the Super Club, Pole & Line Caught Tuna, and Free-Range Egg Mayo
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NewsIGD warns new junk food model will delay mandatory reporting plans
IGD said it feared pushing ahead with the changes could delay Streeting’s plans to bring in mandatory reporting as part of his 10-year NHS plan
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2026 deadline extended to 16 March
The search for this year’s winners has been extended for an additional two weeks
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NewsSSP Group appoints former Compass Group exec as chair
The new hire brings extensive experience across the global consumer, travel, hospitality and support services sector to the role
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NewsWingstop UK&I launches limited-edition Dragon’s Breath flavour
The flavour looks to tap into the ‘swicy’ trend, blending sweet and spicy flavours
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NewsGü recalls mispacked cheesecakes containing hazelnuts
Gü has urged shoppers not to eat the product
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NewsIkea expands restaurant menu with first-ever Meatball Sub
The Meatball Sub will be available for a limited time only across the Swedish Deli, Swedish Bistro and Swedish Bite
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NewsWalkers trademark activity points to air fryer innovation
It has applied to register ‘Walkers Creations’ with the IPO
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NewsJoe & the Juice partners with Uber Eats to scale fast delivery across UK
Customers can order a selection of juices, functional smoothies, sandwiches, coffees and matcha drinks for on-demand delivery
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Range PreviewCherry bakewell hot cross buns and vegan raspberry & dark chocolate eggs: Asda Easter 2026
Highlights from Asda’s Easter 2026 line-up include a pistachio & Himalayan salt white chocolate egg and a caramel, pretzel & honeycomb milk chocolate egg
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NewsMerchant Gourmet unveils ‘elevated’ baked beans range
Gourmet, Barbecue and Masala are packaged in microwaveable pouches
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News‘Just real food’ ad ban decision ‘disgraceful misuse of regulatory power’ claims Zoe
The ASA has stood firm in its decision, which Zoe co-founder Professor Tim Spector called ‘patronising’ and ‘absurd’