All The Grocer articles in 16 August 2025 – Page 4
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are plastic bags making a comeback – and how to stop it?
Online and rapid deliveries are being blamed for a rise in single-use bag sales. Technical fixes and easy wins could reverse the increase, say experts
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NewsFinsbury Food Group acquires 70% stake in Lola’s Cupcakes
The acquisition forms part of Finsbury Food’s long-term growth strategy, targeting investments in high-growth segments of the bakery market
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Comment & OpinionThe Big Pound Shop Swap: ‘eat worse for less’ with Denise van Outen
The programme may provide some welcome escapism for families struggling to make ends meet
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InterviewsElise Seibold: ‘Suntory failed its customers in 2024’
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I COO Elise Seibold on how the Ribena and Lucozade supplier plans to bounce back from an ‘extremely difficult’ 2024
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Comment & OpinionWalkers pays homage to Budweiser in Cheese & Onion advert
This promo for Walkers’ Cheese & Onion provides some good old-fashioned silliness
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Comment & OpinionMystery shop win symbolises M&S recovery from cyberattack
M&S is pulling in more punters despite prices 22% higher than the cheapest supermarket. Impressive
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Analysis & FeaturesHow sustainable packaging is undergoing a style makeover
From whisky to deodorant, a new wave of brands are proving that recycled, refillable, and responsible products can still be stylish — and sell
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NewsGuinness unveils new campaign ahead of Premier League return
The campaign is spearheaded by a series of short films featuring fans of all 20 Premier League clubs
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NewsMicrosalt cuts sales forecast over US food dye ban
It is the latest problem for the startup this year after unauthorised debt repayments of $500k sent shares plummeting
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NewsCranswick ‘horrified’ at historic pig abuse footage
The meat supplier said the footage was ‘historically recorded’ and it has since taken action to ensure high welfare standards are enforced
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NewsABF announces closure of bioethanol plant
The company had warned last week that the UK’s bioethanol industry and its future capacity to produce CO2, which is critically important to the food sector, was days away from collapse without government support
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NewsM&S advertising 400 store roles as online recruitment gets back up to pace
M&S suspended online recruitment as it took systems offline in the week after discovering a major cyberattack on 19 April
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NewsInspired Pet Nutrition expands European foothold with strategic DTC acquisition
Inspired Pet Nutrition has moved to cement its entry into Europe with the purchase of Ultra Premium Direct, France’s leading DTC petfood brand
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NewsParamount Retail Group snaps up meat wholesaler DB Food Group
Paramount said DB Foods had built a ‘strong reputation as a trusted supplier of premium meat’, and was ‘recognised as a pioneer of sustainable practices’
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Analysis & FeaturesSmart packaging: how compelling is the case for QR codes?
QR codes are ubiquitous in fmcg. Now advances in tech are offering brands new ways to connect and communicate via packaging. But is it all it’s cracked up to be?
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Comment & OpinionWhy restraint is the new edge in noisy fmcg marketing
True minimalism isn’t about what you leave out – it’s about what you leave space for, says Tarek Sioufi, chief strategy officer at Grey London
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NewsBrewDog Distilling Co introduces Ron Bodega rum brand
Initially, the Ron Bodega lineup will comprise two molasses pot-distilled rums
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NewsOld El Paso offers ‘more choice’ with Extra Mild and Fiery seasonings
‘These new launches allow families to enjoy Mexican meals their way,’ said Old El Paso
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NewsEhrmann Cornish Dairy announces £20m investment at Trewithen site
Scheduled for completion in 2026, the facility will enable UK-based manufacturing of Ehrmann’s ranges
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NewsLipton Teas & Infusions reports top-and-bottom line growth despite PG Tips woes
The supplier saw turnover increase by 11.5% to £111.7m in the year ended 31 December 2024, according to new results filed at Companies House