All The Grocer articles in 14 June 2025 – Page 4
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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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NewsMcVitie’s unveils Pink Digestives amid centenary celebrations
The biscuits are topped with a pink, raspberry and cream-flavoured coating
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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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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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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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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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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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NewsNescafé surpasses 2025 regenerative agriculture goal
Wider adoption of regenerative practices was helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Nescafé said
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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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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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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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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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NewsSpending review: food and farming offer ‘cautious’ welcome
Defra was handed a £2.7 billion annual settlement, however, questions remain over how the money will be spent
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NewsFood companies slash sugar and salt by a third, reveals new report
The figures are revealed in a document from the FDF, shared exclusively with The Grocer.
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NewsImported Dubai-style chocolate poses risk to allergy sufferers, FSA warns
Some imported Dubai-style chocolate products could lack a full ingredients list or allergen labelling
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Comment & OpinionIs nutrient density the next frontier for fruit and veg?
Imagine if the choice of carrots wasn’t just a bag of chanteney or nantes but about nutrient density, says Harvey Choat, MD at Nexus PR
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Comment & OpinionSupplements are booming – but the science is lacking
The gap between what’s being sold and what’s supported by robust scientific evidence is widening, says to Professor Sarah Berry, chief scientist at Zoe
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Comment & OpinionFree school meals expansion points to a fairer society
The government estimates this move will lift around 100,000 children out of poverty and benefit an additional 500,000 children across England, says Barbara Crowther, Children’s Food Campaign manager at Sustain
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NewsIceland doubles ‘Lucky Dip’ redistribution trial with Olio
The trial sees store staff collect reduced to clear items into ‘mystery’ bags to be sold for £2.
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NewsFortnum & Mason launches ‘first ever’ loyalty scheme to attract more shoppers
Friends of Fortnum has been designed to appeal to Fortnum’s ‘growing community of adventurous customers’