All The Grocer articles in 15 March 2025 – Page 2
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NewsKallo claims first with puffed oat cakes duo for healthier snacking
The snacks are manufactured using the same technique as rice cake
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NewsYo launches Japanese-inspired frozen ready meals into Tesco
The meals will join Yo’s existing range of chilled sushi and poke bowls
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NewsEssential spending down as consumers brace for rising bills
Total card spending was up 1% year on year – lower than both January’s 1.9% and the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.9%
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NewsSupertrawlers spent 7,380 hours fishing in UK Marine Protected Areas
Greenpeace said trawlers have damaged marine habitats and fish populations, despite the UK government having the powers to stop them since Brexit
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NewsMedia Bites 11 March: high street figures, Amazon robots and beef shortages
Gloomy high street figures for February were the main story in the nationals this morning
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NewsVimto owner Nichols sees profits leap after African strategy shift
Nichols said it is switching to selling higher-margin concentrate in its African markets
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NewsValentine’s Day lifts food sales in February
Food sales received a Valentine’s Day boost in February but growth remained muted and volumes declined, according to new data released this morning
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NewsCity snapshot: Vimto and Domino’s both deliver profits boost
Vimto owner Nichols saw profits jump after it switched to a higher-margin model in Africa. Domino’s profits grew but its situation remains sticky
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NewsGoGo Squeez kids’ snacks get health-focused brand campaign
The brand is focusing on amplifying its natural health credentials as the range has 70% less sugar than other products in the category
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Category ReportThe rise of drinkable desserts: trends in dairy drinks 2025
From chocolate fudge to birthday cake, dairy brands are adding indulgent shakes inspired by afters. Is their health kick over?
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NewsCheese alternative nuggets made from potato make UK debut
The frozen NPD, called Tater Cheezz, was developed by wholesaler and distributor Ark34 Ltd
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NewsM&S goes public as first retailer to back Neighbourly’s new surplus food initiative
As revealed by The Grocer last month, M&S is the first retailer to trial a new redistribution scheme allowing individuals to collect donations of unsold food directly from stores for the first time
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NewsFast food comes under fire from ShareAction health demands
In a scathing report, ShareAction accused restaurants, cafés and fast food outlets of being increasingly responsible fo the obesity crisis
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NewsWaitrose launches net zero fund for British farmers
The fund is part of Waitrose’s Farming For Nature Programme and will finance projects that will support the adoption of low-carbon farming practices
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NewsMcCormick hires Pete Skipwith as UK&I consumer sales director
Skipwith joined the business from Hovis earlier this month
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NewsIceland to roll out thousands of digital screens in major retail media push
Iceland has appointed Adam Smith as its first ever head of retail media to lead the new in-house team
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NewsVimto eyes breakfast space to help fulfil growth ambitions
Owner Nichols is aiming to grow revenue by 30% over the next five years
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Comment & OpinionBeware the perils of jumping on the UPF bandwagon
It is worrying how many food industry players are attempting to grab the UPF tiger by the tail, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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NewsCompleat Food Group buys The Real Yorkshire Pudding Company
It is the latest milestone in the company’s ongoing spending spree
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NewsArla suspends farm after exposé reveals 'routine' animal cruelty
Campaign group Animal Justice Project said cows at one of Arla’s suppliers were violently kicked, punched, and struck with pipes