All The Grocer articles in 14 February 2026 – Page 4
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Comment & OpinionVeganuary used to feel unstoppable. What happened?
Veganuary is quieter because the category has matured, says Toni Ehrnreich of Bol Foods. Plant-based is now part of everyday life
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Comment & OpinionFrom sweet to savoury: the modern breakfast transformation
Shoppers are shifting away from sweet offerings toward savoury breakfasts with functional benefits such as energy, gut health and immunity support, says Ayisha Koyenikan, principal strategist at Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsJust Eat launches robo-dog delivery trial in Milton Keynes
The robo-dogs can bound up staircases, reach speeds of 14km an hour, open gates, dodge (actual) dogs and carry 30kg of food
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NewsFortnum & Mason on the hunt for ‘exceptional’ challenger brands as Open Call returns
The scheme – which launched last year – invites British challenger brands to submit their products to Fortnum’s buyers
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NewsEnglish sparkling producer Ridgeview Wine Estate sold to investor consortium
Ridgeview had fallen into financial difficulty amid rising costs and working capital constraints
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NewsTreasury demanded Defra budget for ‘impossible’ full EPR recovery
Senior sources told The Grocer that Treasury bosses had been warned it was an ‘impossible task’ for EPR to balance the books in the first year
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Comment & OpinionOur pension funds own businesses. We can be their stewards
Ownership isn’t just about profit – it’s about stewardship, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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NewsNestlé adds Kit Kat, Aero, Milkybar and Rowntree’s treats for Easter
The lineup includes three new Kit Kat Incredible Eggs
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NewsAbu Bakr launches swathe of price cuts in bid to cash in on £1.3bn Ramadan spend
The Leeds-based supermarket has cut the price of 100 essential lines, as total Ramadan spending looks set to hit £1.3bn in the UK
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NewsM&S issues update to all stores on food waste after exposé
The retailer is among a number of major grocers whose store bins have been filmed in recent weeks by the Instagram and TikTok account Food_waste_inspector_
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NewsOrdo expands Squishmallows toothbrush range
Ordo’s new electric toothbrush is ‘designed to make brushing fun, personalised and effective for older kids and tweens’
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NewsJohn West names new MD following departure of Mark Doherty
A new MD has been appointed, according to a Thai Union spokesperson, after Mark Doherty left the business ‘of his own accord’
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NewsScotch whisky exports to US down 15% since tariff imposition
Scotch was navigating ‘significant challenges across multiple markets’, the SWA said
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Analysis & FeaturesHow co-branding became grocery’s ultimate marketing strategy
Once reserved for occasional promotions, co-branding has become a core strategy for grocery brands seeking to refresh mature categories
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Comment & OpinionFantasy food hook-ups: grocery’s ultimate Valentine’s Day duos
Strap yourself in for The Grocer’s ultimate fantasy food collaborations – the kind that could be genius, could be awful, but would definitely get people talking
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NewsEat Natural adds fruit bars in ‘edible wafer paper’ to reduce mess
The bars are described as ’balanced and convenient’ snacks for children and adults
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NewsCompassion in World Farming launches Sea Bass and Sea Bream Welfare Scorecard
Building on the back of its Salmon Welfare Scorecard, Compassion launched its first Sea Bass and Sea Bream Welfare Scorecard on Tuesday, in a bid to increase supply chain transparency
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NewsDemand for Scottish salmon surges in China
According to HMRC data released on 12 February, Scottish salmon retained its crown as the UK’s top food export, with growth in China and the US particularly profound
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NewsCo-op Wholesale launches new Nisa model with fees scrapped and 75% sourcing requirement
The move aims to create a simpler, more consistent buying structure for retailers
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NewsFloods in Spain and Morocco set to hit UK fruit & veg supply
The flooding has devastated farms supplying olives, strawberries, citrus, avocados and winter crops