All The Grocer articles in 26 July 2025
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NewsCadbury Dairy Milk and Biscoff launch co-branded Advent calendar
The new Advent calendar will hit major retailers in September
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Comment & OpinionHFSS brands must resist rewinding the clock on price promotions
Many brands fall into a trap: relying too heavily on deep discounts, competing purely on price, and ultimately entering a race to the bottom, says Lorna Hawtin, chief strategy officer at Zeal
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Protein & Functional Foods
Protein and functional foods suppliers are broadening out their offer as consumers’ focus on health & wellness leads them increasingly to the sector.
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Luke Batson, assistant brand manager, Hovis
‘People believe that launching a new product that aligns with the current trends can happen within weeks’
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NewsThe Curators and Tajín launch chilli & lime pork puffs
The limited-edition snacks have launched via The Curators’ webstore
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NewsWasabi explores expansion plans despite hit to profits
The sushi giant is set to deliver on its plans to expand and is ‘exploring opportunities to work with franchise partners’
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NewsSustainable ready meal brand The Wild Hare secures Tesco listing
The Wild Hare described the listing as ‘a major milestone in the brand’s mission to put soil-first farming and great-tasting meals on more British plates’
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Comment & OpinionWhere do big suppliers stand in revitalised war on plastic?
The Plastics Pact has been revitalised by the united actions of supermarkets. But there’s a massive elephant in the room: where are the big suppliers?
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Comment & OpinionDigital health service Numan makes food the bad guy
Buffet Boy is an outputtingly oleaginous chap, whose outfit is comprised largely of unhealthy foods
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Comment & OpinionSorted Food stunt finally answers ‘too many cooks’ conundrum
The Sorted duo lug a pressure cooker pot around London over 24 hours, stopping at the capital’s best restaurants, where chefs make their mark on a chicken broth
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NewsStrong partnerships deliver 36% sales growth for Lakes Free Range Egg Co
Revenues for the egg supplier rose by £25m to £94.5m in the year to 30 October 2024
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NewsOver 1,800 Bidfood workers to vote on bringing back union recognition
It follows a decision by the Central Arbitration Committee to accept the unions’ joint application for recognition
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Comment & OpinionHow big fmcg company cutbacks are putting innovation at risk
With recent pullbacks on investment, Caleño Drinks founder Ellie Webb fears innovation will continue to stall
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InterviewsHow NFU president Tom Bradshaw took over the baton from Minette Batters
Minette Batters has been a hard act to follow, but new NFU boss Tom Bradshaw has impressed with his steadfast battle against the family farm tax
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NewsWindsor Framework’s final phase hitting NI availability for some products
Checks on food and drink via the third and final phase of the post-Brexit framework came into force on 1 July
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Analysis & FeaturesHas M&S or Co-op done a better job in evolving cybercomms?
In the wake of major cyberattacks, how have M&S and Co-op handled their crisis comms, and how have approaches evolved?
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Comment & OpinionMicroplastics in food will be the next UPF
Microplastics have been found in every part of the planet and, increasingly, in every part of our bodies, says Laura Harnett, founder of Seep
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Grocer 33Asda Huyton Liverpool wins best inner-city supermarket
The Asda Huyton store has battled high crime and overcome poor store standards that led to fines
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Grocer 33Asda GSM Lee Keeling on turning round its Huyton inner city store
The winner of our store of the week has battled crime and overcome poor store standards
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest supermarket but rivals keep pace with tight margins
Asda has again delivered the cheapest basket in this week’s Grocer 33 pricing survey, but its rivals are catching up