All The Grocer articles in 17 October 2026 – Page 2
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Category ReportCakes and biscuits harness the power of confectionery
All top five biscuit brands and four of the top five cake brands are in volume decline
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NewsParfetts to rebrand to Go Local Wholesale as it targets £1bn in sales
The change brings the wholesaler under the same name as its Go Local symbol estate
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NewsFierce Beer deepens spirits focus with 8% abv margarita duo
The new ‘Hard Coolers’ are spirit-based and produced in Aberdeen
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Analysis & FeaturesCan regional food groups find a path to survival?
After the 1990s heyday of regional food groups, such local champions have faded out. What – if anything – has taken their place?
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NewsM&S urges Burnham to get SPS deal ‘done’ as EU summit confirmed for 20 November
Burnham told MPs on Monday that failing to forge closer links with Europe would be a ‘dereliction of duty’
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NewsBosses of major supermarkets meet Healey with budget demands
Executives will tell John Healey that ‘choices he makes at the end of month will determine whether more shops open or close, whether retail jobs grow or decline and whether prices rise faster or slower’
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Food On-The-Go: 21 November
Retailers and high-street outlets are revamping their breakfast offers – so how are consumers responding?
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NewsFWD welcomes warehouse tax u-turn but warns rates burden remains
Chancellor John Healey is reported to have ruled out a warehouse tax at the weekend following a backlash from retail bosses
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NewsEasyGroup launches marketplace ‘set to rival Amazon’
The online marketplace has launched across 21 European countries, including the UK, today.
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Comment & OpinionHigh-protein Doritos: has functional food finally gone too far?
Do consumers actually want functional benefits in their snacks? Or should bags of crisps be left alone?
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NewsASA bans Nutrition Geeks ‘bottom illustration’ creatine advert
The ad featured a before-and-after style illustration of a bottom that ‘appeared more shapely’ in the ‘after’ image, the ASA said.
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Alcoholic Drinks
Given an increasingly competitive RTD category, it’s getting tougher for brands to dream up flavours or formulations bold enough to cut through
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Biscuits
Via a licensing agreement with the Derbyshire-based Swizzels Matlow, Bayleigh set about recreating the distinctive Squashies Cherry & Apple flavour as a creamy sandwich-style filling
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Bread
Following the runaway success of its sourdough loaves, expectations are high for any innovation emerging from Jason’s Leicestershire base
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Butter & Spreads
To capitalise on the soaring popularity of flavoured butters, Lurpak has introduced this Chilli & Garlic variant as a slightly more adventurous successor to its Garlic Butter SKU
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Carbonates
Cruzy’s Ruby Crush is designed to feel like a mainstream flavour-led sparkling soda, while ‘quietly’ offering plenty of functional benefits too
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Cheese
These ultra-convenient 30g portions by Galbani open up a smorgasbord of new consumption possibilities for the trending soft Italian cheese
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Chocolate
Surprisingly few premium chocolate brands take flavour as their primary product selling point, found York-based chocolate maker Choc Amor
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Coffee
This line extension to Illy’s Arabica Selection Brasile Beans may have a similar flavour profile, but the innovation comes from its more sustainable sourcing practices