All The Grocer articles in 13 December 2025 – Page 4
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NewsAF Blakemore extends distribution partnership with Moto Hospitality
AF Blakemore supplies Moto’s retail and forecourt partners with impulse-led products, including tobacco, soft drinks, crisps, and snacks
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NewsGrind launches first UK standalone travel café
The new site will offer barista-quality coffee, cocktails and food
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NewsCo-op says all UK-grown fresh produce must be Leaf Marque certified by 2027
Co-op said it would roll out the environmental certification across its stores throughout next year, in partnership with growers and farmers
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NewsMorrisons to roll out Amazon return lockers to 350 stores
Morrisons aims to complete the rollout by early 2026 as it continues expanding its in-store services offer
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NewsNearly £1bn in fishing opportunities secured for 2026, UK government says
Defra announced that deals have secured access to more than 80 stocks and bring next year’s fishing opportunities to over 520,000 tonnes, worth an estimated £840m
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NewsCaffè Nero delivers record UK sales driven by demand for matcha
From June to November 2025, UK sales rose 7% to £185.4m
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NewsEG On The Move extends franchise agreement with Co-op with two new stores
The latest additions take the number of Co-op franchise stores it operates to 10
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NewsEU talks on ‘meaty’ name ban for plant-based foods collapse
Many plant-based brands, including France’s La Vie, have opposed the proposed ban
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Analysis & FeaturesHFSS ad ban: has last-hour guidance provided clarity at last?
With just weeks to go till the HFSS ad ban comes into force, the CAP guidance has been published? What does it tell us?
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NewsChristmas spending to rise after slow start, says PwC
Food and drink will be the top spending priority again
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NewsQuorn removes artifical ingredients from fillets SKU
The line, which now only contains three ingredients, is the latest to join Quorn’s No Artificial Ingredients and High in Protein range, which includes Mince, Pieces, Swedish Style Balls, and Strips
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Grocer 33Asda wins cheapest supermarket in both premium and budget Christmas baskets
This week’s Grocer 33 basket was designed for shoppers looking to host Christmas without breaking the bank
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Grocer 33Waitrose Meanwood offers best festive shop in Leeds
A perfect score on customer service came thanks to staff who ‘contributed to the festive atmosphere’
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Grocer 33Waitrose Meanwood branch manager Laura Shaw on Christmas in Leeds
The three-time winner on competition, rewarding staff and taking control on store standards
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Leah Smith, marketing manager, Sunny & Luna
‘When there are only two of you on the team it pays to be a jack of all trades’
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Analysis & FeaturesHas Morrisons made the case for ‘chatty checkouts’?
Morrisons secured extensive coverage and national TV adoration – courtesy of Good Morning Britain – for its launch of so-called Talking Tills last weekend
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NewsRice-based snack brand Twiggies makes Morrisons debut
Hoisin Duck and Chilli Cheddar Cheese packs have rolled into the retailer
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Comment & OpinionIt’s the most wasteful time of year: how to help cut festive food waste
Jenny Costa of Rubies in the Rubble is encouraging everyone across our industry to help narrow the gap between abundance and need
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NewsPret a Manger appoints new UK & Ireland president
He will lead Pret’s efforts to grow market share, increase transactions and deliver value to customers
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ReportsBeef, BuzzBallz and bacon: the winners and losers of 2025
The Grocer’s Top Products Survey 2025 found the following products had gained and lost the most over the past year…