All The Grocer articles in 09 May 2026
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Comment & OpinionSouthern Co-op’s merger must go ahead if it is to adapt and survive
Without intervention, Southern Co-op would likely not be able to continue trading in its current form, say CEO Ben Stimson and chair Janet Paraskeva
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NewsLidl gives students chance to win one of 100 £10 vouchers
Lidl said a recent survey of students and apprentices aged 16 to 18 found their eating habits suffered around exam time
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NewsLimited-edition Philadelphia Mexican Style hits shelves
The limited-edition range expansion combines the brand’s smooth cream cheese with a spicy jalapeño twist
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NewsAgricultural inflation more than double general inflation rates
The latest estimates from the farming consultancy have placed the rate at 8.4% annually, well ahead of CPI at 3.3% and CPI Food at 3.5%
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NewsVape ban fallout deepens as sales and volumes continue to fall
According to specialist convenience insight agency Talysis, the value of tobacco, vapes and smoking alternatives fell by 4.4% and by 7.8% in volume during the first quarter of 2026
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NewsQuorn expands no artificial ingredients range into chilled
The reformulated product is the first in the chilled aisle to join the range and is available in Tesco and Sainsbury’s from today
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NewsCCEP trialling fully electric HGV to deliver to convenience and wholesale
CCEP is working with its logistics partner Maritime on the trial, which commenced in January
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NewsThe Jolly Hog announces The Jolly Hog Butcher’s pop-up
The Jolly Hog Butcher’s will be in Clapham for one day on 10 May, with the brand turning a traditional butcher shop into an immersive experience that invites people to try on-site samples and take complimentary packs home
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NewsFarmed salmon survival rates reach record high, says Salmon Scotland
The industry body said new data showed survival rate for farm-raised salmon reached 99.1% in March, the best performance since reporting began in 2018
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NewsScotmid debuts small-format store offering expanded range
The 1,600 sq ft store, which launched in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire on 30 April, features over 2,000 products
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Comment & OpinionGrocery collabs: footballers, popstars and… criminals?
Look to the US, where Harry’s teamed up with convicted fraudster Anna Delvey for a push that took ‘a playful swipe at traditional ideas of luxury’
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NewsPricecheck hits £200m turnover milestone with plans to double business
Pricecheck has set a new target to double the business again to reach £400m in revenue
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NewsOatly Barista Cold Foam launches into wholesale
The world’s largest oat drink company said its Barista Cold Foam delivered a ’light, creamy ‘cloud’ that sits on top of drinks, adding both long-lasting texture and visual appeal without melting’
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NewsSainsbury’s, Morrisons and Iceland demand CMA acts on Aldi and Lidl
Competition is being ‘distorted’ by their ability ‘to restrict entry and expansion by competitor grocery retailers in local markets’, Sainsbury’s said
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NewsSupreme licenses Tonino Lamborghini energy drinks
Supreme has won the licence for Tonino Lamborghini premium energy drinks, immediately launching six SKUs to trade customers
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NewsKraft Heinz wins share in Q1 under Cahillane but tough year awaits
Kraft Heinz has increased its market share as new CEO Steve Cahillane’s spending plan boosted sales
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NewsCoca-Cola Hellenic enjoys bumper start to year
An early Easter and four extra selling days pushed the bottler to 9.6% volume growth
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NewsForti secures funding to back functional gelato retail launch
It’s the first significant raise since Milan Nandha and Nikhil Chikhliwala soft launched the brand at the start of the year
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NewsLidl launches scan & shop to the public for the first time
The service, called Lidl & Go, means customers can now scan items with a smartphone as they put them in their shopping basket
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NewsAussie beef exporters expecting strong UK demand this summer
Imports of Australian beef have continued to grow into 2026