All The Grocer articles in 21 June 2025 – Page 2
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Profiles
Birds Eye’s Anna Owen on playlists, peas and purpose
‘There’s a myth that frozen food is somehow second-rate when it’s actually such a fantastic choice’
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News
Consumers gain confidence in economy – but not their wallets
Consumers’ thawing attitude towards the UK economy has powered a modest two-point boost to their overall spending confidence, according to GfK’s latest barometer
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News
BrewDog leans into moderation movement with Baby Hazy launch
The 3% abv brew features Krush, Talus, and Citra hop varieties
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News
PZ Cussons puts investors in a lather as shares fall on transformation update
PZ Cussons failed to convince the markets this week on the progress of its ongoing transformation as the personal care group sold off its stake in the Nigerian edible oils business for £51m
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Comment & Opinion
Food imports: what’s happened to the supermarkets’ rock-solid commitments to British meat?
Meat sourcing – and the apparent slipping of standards when it comes to British beef, lamb and even chicken by some supermarkets – has become a recurring theme in recent months
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News
Magnavale wins £500m backing for 10-year growth
Cold storage firm Magnavale has secured a £500m loan to pursue growth, following the completion of its new 101,000-pallet cold store near Grantham
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News
Pernod Ricard set to simplify structure in cost-cutting exercise
It is a response by the French group to strengthening headwinds in the global spirits market as the owner of Jameson, Absolut and Havana Club struggled to perform amid weakening consumer confidence around the world
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Feature Synopsis
Focus On RTDs & Hard Seltzers: 19 July issue
Booze is getting its groove on. One drinks supplier says music festivals and outdoor venues are a key growth opportunity, particularly for RTDs. How are they getting down this summer?
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Feature Synopsis
Focus On Home Baking: 19 July
Home baking brands have lost share to own-label in the past year. Why? And what are they doing to return to growth?
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News
Dave’s Hot Chicken begins national UK expansion
The fried chicken chain is rolling out new shops in Birmingham and Manchester this summer
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Comment & Opinion
Losing supermarket cafés means losing vital community spaces
As supermarket chains scale back or shut their cafés, we risk losing more than just convenience, says Caroline Lee, researcher at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
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Comment & Opinion
The UK’s fruit & veg crisis: it’s time to prioritise food education
The government must reposition food as a central pillar at the very heart of our education system, says Dan Parker, chief executive of Veg Power
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News
GXO’s £762m acquisition of Wincanton cleared by the CMA
CMA has cleared GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton following the business’s offer to sell Wincanton’s dedicated grocery warehousing business.
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News
Diversity and inclusion to get industry focus at D&I In Grocery LIVE!
Top grocery executives will be coming together for GroceryAid’s flagship D&I in Grocery LIVE! event in September
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News
Speed up deforestation efforts ahead of EU law change, urge retailers in Northern Ireland
The upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will bring new requirements for fmcg businesses in NI and the rest of the UK – but the government is yet to provide any clarity or support
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Analysis & Features
Is Starbucks’ US turnaround working and should the UK follow suit?
The strategy promises better standards in Starbucks outlets but labour costs are high
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News
Sainsbury’s increases price of lunch meal deal again
The most recent meal deal hike is the second time Sainsbury’s has increased the price of its lunchtime meal deal staple in less than a year
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News
Delivery driver assault amendment won’t feature in Crime Bill
Unions, aggregators, riders had hoped for new standalone offence of assaulting a delivery person while on duty
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News
Morrisons ‘bounces back’ from Blue Yonder attack but cost cuts continue
The Grocer exclusively revealed last month that the supermarket was to carry out a major overhaul of its UK stores
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News
Flora Food Group sales and profits slump in promotion push
Profits at Flora Food Group have declined in the UK as the former Unilever spreads business invested in lower prices and a major marketing campaign for Flora to highlight its dairy-free credentials