All The Grocer articles in 16 May 2026 – Page 3
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NewsPrincess Anne urged to cancel trip to Bakkafrost salmon farm in Scotland
With the trip set to take place on 13 May, the Green Britain Foundation said the royal family should not be used to ‘give respectability to the worst mortality site in British farming’
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NewsWales DRS: Plaid Cymru urged to rethink inclusion of glass
It is understood Exchange for Change is to resubmit its bid, ahead of the new 2 June deadline, without major changes
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NewsOcado launches rewards programme for Smart Pass holders
Customers can choose as many offers as they like from a selection of 15 featured deals that are on offer at any one time
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NewsSainsbury’s ditches Argos 15% payday discount for new colleague-only offers
The colleague-only offers will roll out across well-known household brands and will be ongoing beyond payday
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NewsSupermarkets in talks on ‘hyper local’ food poverty action
Supermarkets and other food businesses are being asked to consider a range of interventions including help for schools, food charities and the government’s Healthy Start scheme
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NewsTG Jones could shut up to 150 stores under restructuring plan
Parent company Modella Capital, which purchased WH Smith last year then rebranded stores to TG Jones, said the decision was due to ‘highly challenging trading conditions’
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NewsCosta Coffee to replace Starbucks as café operator in 26 Cineworld locations
The first few stores are due to open this summer, and the majority of sites are expected to open by the end of 2026
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NewsFB The Wholesaler joins Sterling Supergroup
The wholesaler supplies fresh produce, dairy, prepared vegetables and kitchen essentials to trade and hospitality businesses
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NewsPukka revamps frozen range with ‘bold’ redesign and new product launches
The new look is designed to ‘stand out in the freezer and take the guesswork out of mealtimes’
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NewsLidl working with Olio food sharing app to further cut waste
The trial adds Olio’s network of ‘food waste heroes’ – volunteers who collect unsold edible food – to Lidl’s existing redistribution work with Neighbourly
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NewsIceland Foods retail media chief Adam Smith to leave
Smith was promoted last year to build Iceland’s retail media offer from scratch
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NewsCactus Jack’s hit by Portman Group ruling for appealing to under-18s
The ruling follows a complaint by a member of the public, said to be concerned about the ‘cactus cartoon character and sweet flavours’ of Cactus Jack’s
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NewsFurore as industry newsletter announces death of packaging ‘cryptocurrency’
A newsletter sent out by PRO founder member Incpen has caused a furore after it declared that 2026 would be the last year of the Packaging Recovery Note system
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NewsWaitrose deal sees Scottish eggs sold to customers for the first time
The deal between the Scottish business and premium retailer will see Duncan Farms’ free-range and organic eggs rolled out across Waitrose stores in Scotland
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NewsRogue secures $2.5m for Walmart launch of protein canned snack
The US company claimed to be challenging legacy snacking brands with its offer of canned snacks made up of ‘bold flavour, clean ingredients, and gut health support’
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NewsSalmon production struggling to meet surging exports, industry warns
HMRC data showed annual exports rose from £445m at the start of the decade to £828m last year – an increase of 86%
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NewsACS welcomes King’s Speech bills backing convenience stores
During the State Opening of Parliament, which sets out the government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead, 37 bills were published, including five that would affect convenience stores
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NewsM&S begins construction of state-of-the-art automated food DC
The £340m M&S is ploughing into the facility is its biggest-ever investment in its food supply chain
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NewsBeyond Meat partners with Strictly-winning footballer Karen Carney
The partnership will see Carney front a media campaign showcasing Beyond Meat products. She will feature across interviews, recipe content, matchday and BBQ meal inspiration, during the run-up to the Fifa World Cup
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NewsSPS deal could save meat exporters up to £88m a year: research
Analysis by consultancy The Andersons Centre revealed exporters currently faced costs of more than £200 per tonne for chilled meat shipments to the EU