All The Grocer articles in 21 June 2025 – Page 4
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NewsAsda brings back supermarket veteran as new chief commercial officer
Asda chief customer officer Kris Comerford is to leave the business, and will be replaced by a returning retail veteran
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NewsBooker launches own-label food-to-go packaging range
The range features 255 professional-quality disposable packaging and catering essentials
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Comment & OpinionSpending review shows food is low in government pecking order
Defra is one of the big losers in the review, says former FDF boss Ian Wright. It’s clear that Chancellor Rachel Reeves doesn’t worry much about the food and drink industry
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NewsKFC owner Yum Brands appoints new CEO
Turner will begin the role of CEO in October, succeeding company veteran David Gibbs
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NewsJohn Lewis waters down WFH rules in order to improve ‘collaboration’
Members of its commercial and buying teams will need to work from a John Lewis office, store or visit a supplier at least three days a week
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NewsConsumer faith in imported food slumps: Red Tractor
The farm assurance scheme said support for UK-grown food and calls for the UK to produce more had soared
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NewsSupermarket wine shortage looms as factory workers plan strike
Over 200 Unite members at bottling company Encirc are planning to strike
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NewsAldi delisting trial: Adjudicator wins High Court fight to step in
A High Court judge this week ruled that Adjudicator Mark White should be allowed to intervene in the Aldi case
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NewsMizkan invests £17m into Rochdale vinegar factory expansion
Mizkan manufactures both Japanese vinegar products and Sarson’s vinegar at the Rochdale factory
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NewsAldi sets out latest ‘wish list’ of new store locations
Aldi’s ‘wish list’ of new stores has been influenced by asking the public to nominate locations in May
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NewsHeinz adds zero added sugar & salt ketchup with 35% more tomatoes
Promising a ‘richer, bolder’ taste the NPD was developed in response to consumer requests, said Heinz
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NewsFood inflation hits 15-month high as chocolate and meat prices rise
Spiking food prices has offset cheaper transport to keep UK inflation levels steady in the year to May, new official data out this morning has revealed
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NewsPZ Cussons flogs African palm oil business but EPR rules in UK hit profits
PZ Cussons has sold its stake in a Nigerian edible oils business for £51m as the London-listed personal care group makes progress on efforts to simplify the group
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NewsMedia Bites 18 June: Trump’s tariffs, artificial dyes and Ben & Jerry’s new boss
US retail sales fell by the most in two years in May
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NewsCo-op discount deal thanks members for ‘support and patience’ during cyberattack
Convenience retailer Co-op is offering its 6.5 million members 25% off when they spend £40 or more
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NewsMighty Drinks hopes for rescue deal after calling in administrators
Mighty Drinks has collapsed into administration, with specialists at recovery firm Interpath searching to put together a rescue deal to save the milk alternatives brand
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NewsMcVitie’s expands Hobnobs lineup with Oaty Cookies duo
There was a ‘clear gap in the cookies market for a differentiated eating experience,’ said McVitie’s
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NewsTilda Rice launches ordering app for trade customers
The objective is to ‘futureproof the business’ Tilda says
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Comment & OpinionPoundland is right to ditch frozen food – it is in no position to take on Aldi and Lidl
Turning around Poundland will not be easy, so it shouldn’t be surprising that its plan includes some fairly drastic measures
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NewsScottish government backtracks on plans for draconian HFSS clampdown
Holyrood has rowed back on plans for a ban on all promotions of HFSS products, instead announcing it would mirror the promotions ban brought in under the last Westminster government