All The Grocer articles in 14 June 2025 – Page 4
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Alex Carter, national account manager, Smint
‘I’ve got big ambitions and want to be at the top of this industry one day’
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NewsFresh Direct strengthens standards with 100% Leaf Marque certification
The move will see growers supporting Fresh Direct’s commitment to sustainable farming practices
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NewsM&S expands ‘Only… ingredients’ range with two new loaves
The latest additions are a White Sliced Toasting Loaf with ‘only four ingredients’ and a Sunflower Seed & Spelt Sliced Toasting Loaf with ‘only six ingredients’
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News‘Alarming and depressing’: campaign groups react to fall in 5-a-day consumption
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey showed less than a fifth of adults and less than one in 10 children aged 11 to 18 meet the 5-a-day recommendation
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NewsNescafé surpasses 2025 regenerative agriculture goal
Wider adoption of regenerative practices was helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Nescafé said
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NewsFSA warns of Jolly Rancher link to increased cancer risk
The FSA has warned that Jolly Rancher products being sold in the UK are not compliant with food safety laws
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphy admits rivals have ‘upped their game’ in supermarket price war
Tesco’s sales hit £12.3bn in the quarter as its market share climbed to 28% in the latest Kantar results.
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco completes sale of struggling retailer for nominal sum
Poundland MD Barry Williams will continue to lead the business under the new ownership of the retail-focused investment firm Gordon Brothers
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NewsMedia Bites 12 June: Reeves’ spending review, Gibraltar deal, US inflation
Reeves backed an extra £2.2bn for R&D in her latest spending review
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NewsTesco wins more market share as Finest range goes from ‘strength to strength’
The rise in sales beat City expectations, with Tesco highlighting a strong performance from its premium Finest range
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NewsMcVitie’s unveils Pink Digestives amid centenary celebrations
The biscuits are topped with a pink, raspberry and cream-flavoured coating
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NewsRetail sector welcomes Chancellor’s extra £2bn in police funding to curb crime
Trade bodies and unions have said the “vital” funding will help to address incidents of theft, violence and abuse
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Comment & Opinion‘Food and farming’ fail to register as government focuses on health
With a “record” £29bn funding boost to “get the NHS back on its feet and fit for the future”, today’s government spending review had a strong emphasis on health
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NewsVK and Hooch owner Global Brands suffers sales hangover from introduction of lower abv for its alcopops
Global Brands reduced the abv of its alcopops so it could pay a lower tax rate
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NewsPoundland sale ‘cast into doubt by unpaid business rates’
Poundland is said to have been hit with a series of court claims over the unpaid tax bills
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NewsWine GB: Government spending review offers ‘barely any support’ for wine
Despite contributing millions to the treasury in duty and other payments, wine got ‘very little in return’, claimed Wine GB CEO Nicola Bates.
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NewsEvri-DHL merger faces CMA scrutiny
The deal, announced in mid-May, would see Evri acquire DHL’s ecommerce wing in exchange for a minority stake in its own shares
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NewsThe Wholesale Group reports 'strong start' as value and volume rise
The group first launched in January to support independent wholesalers in the foodservice and retail sectors
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NewsBlakemore tipped to acquire Appleby Westward from Spar Group
Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward supplies 300 convenience stores in the south west of England
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NewsFunctional growth matches entire carbonated soft drinks category, new data shows
The biggest growth drivers for functional soft drinks were health shots, kombucha and gut health drinks, and CBD beverages