All The Grocer articles in 26 September 2026
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Category ReportPremium lines drive block butter’s success
There’s a new style of parenting on the rise. It’s called being a butter mum
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NewsTuk In Foods launches frozen naans and Indian sides in Sainsbury’s
The frozen range builds on its chilled food-to-go offer, where value sales of its filled naans are up 37.6%
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Category ReportSoft cheeses work hard to drive Continental growth
More Brits are looking to mainland Europe for their cheese fix. Continental cheese supermarket sales are steadily growing – up 4% in value on volumes up 1.5%
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NewsTesco launches ‘Made Without Added Nitrites’ ham and bacon range
The retailer said the launch came in response to growing customer demand for nitrite-free options, with online searches for products without added nitrites up 360% year on year
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NewsWaitrose to source more seasonal chocolate via Tony’s Open Chain
Under the expanded agreement, over half of Waitrose seasonal chocolate will now be sourced via Tony’s Open Chain Mass Balance
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NewsSainsbury’s welcomes first cohort of flagship FutureMaker graduate scheme
Sainsbury’s director of talent, performance and leadership told The Grocer the scheme would give graduates an ‘end-to-end view’ of the changing retail landscape
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NewsSainsbury’s targets mindful drinking and ready-to-eat brands in challenger scheme
For the first time, Sainsbury’s is running two category-specific recruitment campaigns focused on mindful drinking and ‘feel-good convenience’
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NewsSt Ewe Eggs launches 10-pack Rich Yolk Luxuriously Large line
Rolling into 244 Tesco stores nationwide from 21 September, the Cornish business said the development of Rich Yolk Luxuriously Large 10-pack was in response to growing demand for premium eggs and larger packs
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NewsSnappy launches AI tool to support retailers’ home delivery growth
The technology has been built to help Snappy Shopper retailers save time and get more value from their home delivery data
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NewsRustlers lures younger shoppers with ‘protein packed’ chicken muffin
Protein Chicken Muffin contains 18g of protein and 282 calories per 154g serving
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NewsMorrisons rolling out ‘shop to light’ ESL feature for shoppers
The tool will confirm the shopper is in the correct aisle of the product they are seeking, before blinking the light on the ESL when the shopper is looking in the right spot
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NewsWholesalers urge Chancellor to ‘keep food affordable’ ahead of autumn budget
FWD members have outlined five practical steps, including to protect essential wholesale depots from unintended business rates increases
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NewsChaiiwala launches digital ordering and rewards platform
The new platform will reward customers through a digital stamp system, with members able to earn one stamp on every eligible purchase
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NewsCo-op opens up q-commerce data to suppliers with new analytics platform
The platform, called Co-op Catalyst, gives suppliers visibility into product performance, shopper search terms, and store-level availability
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Category ReportHow cottage cheese is inspiring British suppliers
Who’s most likely to grab a big wedge of British cheese sales in the coming year? And how?
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NewsBrancott Estate taps moderation trend with lower-abv rosé
The launch came as health and wellness continued to influence purchasing behaviour, said Vinarchy
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NewsScotmid rolls out robot floor cleaners across 14 stores
The machines, called Gausium Phantas Pro, will work alongside the society’s cleaning teams, using smart navigation that allows them to move safely around stores while scrubbing different types of flooring
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NewsHeinz launches Chilli Bite Ketchup for Halloween
The chilli-flavoured ketchup will roll out in Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Ocado and Home Bargains from 29 September
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Category ReportHow can ice cream keep its cool whatever the weather?
As summers get hotter, what are retailers and suppliers doing to broaden ice cream’s appeal?
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NewsRed Tractor launches Beef & Lamb and Dairy consultations
The proposed changes include reducing the number of prescriptive audit points and a more farm-specific approach to livestock health planning