All The Grocer articles in 09 August 2025
Previous issues.
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NewsNespresso opens immersive coffee boutique in Edinburgh
The experiential retail concept will feature a ’Coffee as an Art’ bar where visitors can sample new flavours
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NewsEG On The Move expands forecourt partnership with Co-op
EG On The Move has opened its first roadside service station under the franchise deal
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NewsEgg industry issues warning over increased imports in foodservice
With egg imports rising significantly since the start of the year, the industry body has warned of an influx of eggs produced to lower food safety standards
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NewsGolden Acre Foods launches halal lunchbox lines
The lines will be launched in Tesco in August under the company’s Najma and Jaldee Eats brands
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NewsLotus Bakeries takes legal action against cereal startup Holie’s
The Belgian snacking giant accused Holie’s of engaging in misleading comparative advertising
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NewsKimberly-Clark scores strongest volume growth in five years
The Andrex maker consequently raised its profit forecast for the year having cut it in April
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NewsVilla Maria owner invests in celebrity winemaker Invivo
Invivo will remain independently owned and operated by its co-founders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron
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NewsUK government ‘failing to recognise halal market opportunity’
The meat industry has said the ‘dynamic, high-value market’ has been overlooked by the UK government in trade strategy, food policy and international promotion
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NewsBidfresh acquires suppliers Hodgson Fish and Sailbrand
The acquisition supports the wholesaler’s ambition to double in size over the next five years
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NewsThe Range offers free kids’ meals to fight school holiday hunger
The Range is offering one free kids’ meal for every adult meal bought at its in-store cafés
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NewsMaryland adds non-HFSS Delightfully Good cookies, with 30% less sugar
The NPD offers shoppers the ‘signature flavour of a Maryland cookie with greater peace of mind around health’, said the brand
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NewsUK pork producers secure £19m export win to Mexico
A new zero tariff agreement with Mexico created a ‘new pathway for additional opportunities in the Mexican market’, worth at least £19m over the next five years, Defra said
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NewsMotor Fuel Group minority stake sold for £500m
The sale will place 21% of MFG’s equity under Apollo’s control, and Apollo will appoint a representative to MFG’s board of directors
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NewsFoley Family Wines & Spirits appoints new international MD
The new MD will be based in Kent, UK, and will be responsible for growing sales of Foley’s wine and spirits in all markets outside the US
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NewsAsda hires ex-Sainsbury’s buyer to lead George womenswear
The new hire joins as Asda looks to grow George into the UK’s biggest fashion brand by volume
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NewsMcDonald’s UK profits almost double amid 'broader focus on value'
McDonald’s UK posted pre-tax profit of £120m in 2024, up from £66.3m in 2023
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Comment & OpinionUltra-processed babyfood is a public health emergency
A major new study has found 87% of baby snacks and 79% of baby cereals are ultra-processed, says Diane Threapleton, senior research fellow in nutrition at the University of Leeds
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NewsMonster adds grapefruit flavour to Ultra zero sugar range
The NPD will be available in plain and pricemarked single 500ml cans, as well as four-can multipacks
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Comment & OpinionLessons from a startup founder: don’t get lost in your story
There are three stages of building a consumer-focused brand, which all have a different goal and methodology, says Joe Woolf, founder of Tasty Mates and head of retail at HomeCooks
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NewsPaul launches breakfast and lunch meal deals
The breakfast and lunch meal deals will be available across Paul stores in London, Reading and Oxford