All The Grocer articles in 16 May 2026 – Page 2
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NewsCo-op sets sights on 100 franchise sites as expansion accelerates
The convenience retailer said franchise stores enabled it to ‘bring the benefits of membership to new and diverse communities’
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NewsGreggs increases meal deal prices again but insists ‘value is where we’re focused’
Greggs increased the price of its breakfast and lunch meal deals by 10p last week
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NewsRock Face looks to boost growth with new content & brand head
The new hire brings more than 15 years’ experience, including a career as an executive producer across TV, live and digital
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NewsJollyes confirms permanent CEO to lead new five-year strategy
The appointment comes alongside the unveiling of an ambitious new strategy to bring the budget pet retailer to ‘more customers’ around the UK
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NewsCabinet claims focus is on food prices, not new leader
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street today after a Cabinet meeting, international development minister Jenny Chapman said discussions had focused on the crisis in the Middle East and its impact on consumers and the cost of living
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: food waste, vape regulation and resilience
Business leaders know what gets measured gets managed, says Chelsea Kerr, managing director at Too Good To Go UK & Ireland
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Category ReportGlobal food trends influence bakery aisles
The bread and bakery aisle is increasingly becoming a destination for flavour seekers
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Category ReportUPF concerns contribute to sourdough boom
Sourdough remains the hottest area of growth in bread and bakery
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Category ReportRetailer health targets inspire innovation boom
Buyers are revaluating the bakery aisles, inspiring a wave of health-focused NPD
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Category ReportWhite bread still holds lion’s share of overall category
Sales of what Worldpanel terms ‘traditional ambient bread’ stood at £1.8bn last year – nearly a third of the entire bread and baked goods market
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Category ReportTreat mentality inspires swathe of luxe sweet treats
Pastries, waffles and crêpes are flying off the shelves
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Category ReportRoman pinsa to Japanese milk loaf: how bakery is going global
Where are the hot areas of NPD? Who is doing it best? And how are standard loaves faring?
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News‘Patchwork’ of regenerative farming labels risks confusing consumers, report says
American NGO Friends of the Earth found ‘regenerative’ food label standards varied widely, particularly around pesticides, synthetic fertilisers, soil health practices, verification standards and traceability
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NewsSouthern Co-op appoints new head of franchise as Mike Fitton retires
The new hire initially joined Southern Co-op in 2016 as area operations manager
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NewsOwn label closes quality gap as shoppers consider trading down, data reveals
Brands maintain a quality edge over own label, but 83% of consumers say private label has improved significantly. A quarter would switch to cheaper alternatives if prices rise further, according to new research by The Harris Poll UK
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Comment & OpinionWill Greggs ever be a destination store for salads?
Greggs’ new lineup of salads is following shopper trends, but some might say the high street stalwart is more flaky pastry than fresh leaves
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NewsHigh-fibre milkshake range launched by Shaken Udder
Available in Mint Choc and Banana flavours, the milkshakes deliver Shaken Udder’s ‘signature thick and creamy taste’ along with 7.6g of fibre per bottle – around 30% of the recommended daily intake for adults
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News‘Dangerously high’ salt levels found in sandwiches at popular food-to-go chains
Gail’s, Paul and Pret a Manger were found to be among the ‘worst offenders’
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NewsRodd’s Iced Coffee hits £3m sales milestone
Rodd’s is now available across the full Sainsbury’s estate, and a total of 1,000 distribution points
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NewsAnnabel Karmel launches duo of frozen plant-based products in Asda
The launch is designed to bring more ‘relevance and excitement’ to the kids’ frozen fixture