All The Grocer articles in 13 December 2025 – Page 3
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NewsMorrisons funds 100 ‘Festive Spreads’ to help lonely older people this Christmas
Morrisons Foundation has donated £50,000 to host 100 Christmas meal events for older people, as research reveals 1.2 million over-70s will go without a festive dinner invitation this year
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NewsYoung’s and Karro owner Sofina plunges into the red as inflation costs take hold
The protein giant said soaring cod prices and pork commodity price volatility had driven its slump in profitability
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NewsAI grocery app helping supermarkets win back share from meal kit providers
Mealia has secured partnerships with Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons and hit 100,000 users
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NewsCentral Co-op and Midcounties merger confirms CEO of new society
Phil Ponsonby, CEO of Midcounties, will become CEO for integration, overseeing the programme to bring the two societies together
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NewsPremium on-demand app Zapp launches subscription scheme
Zapp is offering a free one month trial of its new subscription service
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NewsCombinable crop consultation to examine fairness improvements
The eight-week consultation promises to bring in stronger protections for arable farmers, similar to the Fair Dealing reforms in dairy, pigs, eggs and fresh produce sectors
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NewsPZ Cussons opts to keep Africa business after review
The group decided none of the offers reflected the true value of the business
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Comment & OpinionScaremongering about emulsifiers ignores the crucial nuance
Reporting of a trial looking at emulsifiers’ effect on Crohn’s sufferers has spread way beyond what was intended, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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Comment & OpinionOrganic produce offers huge social value - we need better access
Contrary to popular belief, people on the lowest incomes are as likely to champion organic food and its health benefits as anyone else, says Hannah Gibbs, programme manager at Sustain – Bridging the Gap
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Comment & OpinionShopper insight is great, but you have to ask: so what?
Retailers and suppliers say consumer insight is crucial, but if you ask what they really mean the answer often lacks substance, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsSupermarket Christmas ads: consumer awareness falling each year
The number of Brits who recall having seen, heard or read advertising for supermarket brands when prompted during the festive period, has dropped each year since 2022, exclusive Kantar data shows
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NewsCoca-Cola taps veteran insider for next CEO
Henrique Braun will take over from James Quincey in March next year
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NewsBoost launches zero-sugar electrolyte water range
Functional water is one of the fastest-growing segments in soft drinks, according to Circana data
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NewsSainsbury’s and Clipper back petition to tackle tea supply chain issues
The petition urges the government to bring in Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation to tackle issues in tea supply chains
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Comment & OpinionWhy Guinness picked London for its new Open Gate Brewery
Guinness’ £73m Open Gate Brewery throws open its doors in Covent Garden today. But why has arguably Ireland’s most famous export picked London for its latest brand home?
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NewsBrakes launches second round of ‘Get Set Supply’ programme
The foodservice wholesaler will reveal the companies selected from the initial wave in the new year
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NewsDefra hires Alupro boss for new liaison role ahead of deposit return scheme
He will help to ‘bridge the gap’ between Defra, the packaging industry, and the deposit management organisation running the scheme
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NewsFood safety watchdog hires top government health advisor as science guru
He will take over from Professor Robin May, who left the FSA in September 2025 following his appointment as interim chief scientific officer at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
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NewsHotel Chocolat smashes ‘Movember’ fundraising target in memory of late colleague
The retailer hoped to raise awareness around prostate cancer and men’s mental health
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Analysis & FeaturesRishRight: how a shared passion became an award-winning chilli brand
Yuan Gao and Rina Su are on a mission in bring ‘aromatic without burning’ Chinese qin chilli to a UK audience