All The Grocer articles in 10 October 2026 – Page 5
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NewsRetailers ‘fighting costs with one hand tied’, warns BRC
BRC CEO Helen Dickinson urged Chancellor John Healey to help consumers by pulling back from increasing business rates in Budget on 28 October
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InterviewsHow viral fame took Flake Bake from closure to four million sales
Flake Bake has gone from strength to strength since its co-founder took it to Aldi’s TV show. Now he’s planning expansion while preserving flavour
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NewsPlastic tax system in chaos as government announces new bailout
The four UK enforcement bodies have stepped in to try to tackle plastic fee chaos
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Comment & OpinionOat Cult’s porridge orgy is amusing and disturbing
Oat Cult remains deeply distinctive in a category usually dominated by messaging about health, satiety and warmth
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: supermarkets struggle for growth, Tesco supplier row, delivery robots
With the rumour mill in overdrive over consolidation in the grocery sector, we look at why they’re struggling for growth. Plus Tesco’s supplier row, Diageo’s innovation shake-up and delivery robots
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NewsDavid Milner eyes global growth as boss of Crosta-EPG combination
David Milner has told The Grocer of his ambitions “throughout Europe and beyond” following Crosta Mollica’s tie-up with Nestlé spin-off the European Pizza Group
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ProfilesHayman Distillers MD James Hayman on exports, MJ and British brands
‘I am concerned that the government does not appreciate the value of British-owned businesses’
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NewsHelp public by helping retail, BRC urges Chancellor
A poll for the BRC found 89% of UK adults wanted John Healey to focus on the cost of living
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NewsNutrition experts call for education to sit at heart of Food Nation 2040 plans
An open letter to Georgia Gould, minister for school standards, has been signed by groups including the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), Veg Power and the Jamie Oliver organisation
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NewsWaitrose and Union Coffee develop ‘exclusive blend’ for all in-store cafés
The 100% arabica specialty coffee is sourced through Union Direct Trade from Peru, Brazil and Nicaragua
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NewsThe Curators passes 10,000 distribution points after Asda win
The brand won Asda’s Merchant’s Den programme in May, landing a nationwide listing for its Protein Crisps
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NewsRetail Week LIVE is ‘bigger and bolder’ for 2027
LIVE 2027 will bring together senior retail decision-makers to explore the latest developments across retail technology, customer experience, data, and solutions
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NewsMalibu eyes high-abv RTD opportunity with Punch cocktail range
It comes with ready-to-drink cocktails bucking wider declines seen across spirits
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NewsOttolenghi Christmas range set to make debut at Waitrose
The move will see Ottolenghi mince pies and Christmas pudding gain a national supermarket listing for the first time
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NewsEaten Alive lands first supermarket listing in 521 Tesco stores
Eaten Alive also supplies to restaurants including Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Leon, Gail’s, Wagamama and Tortilla
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Comment & OpinionWhy do supermarkets still sell ‘cancer-causing’ sandwiches?
Despite the efforts being made to move away from the additive in chilled meat ranges, prepared and ready meals remain a significant blind spot for the supermarkets
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Comment & OpinionEvery extra cost makes affordable food harder to deliver
After 21 years at the BRC, Andrew Opie has one parting message for policymakers: every tax, charge and regulation added to the food chain comes at a cost to affordability and jobs.
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Comment & OpinionHow to master the art of storytelling and get your brand heard
Getting heard takes more than robust analysis, good slides and professional presentation, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionFibre health claim regulation is bizarre and shoppers suffer for it
Many dubious calcium-fortified products can make legal gut health claims while a mixed wholegrain bread cannot, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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NewsHalewood Artisanal Spirits insists ‘business as usual’ despite sweeping director changes
Halewood has also changed its name of its holding company to Charlie Stewart Spirits





