All The Grocer articles in 28 February 2026
Previous issues.
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NewsUK exporters face more uncertainty after Trump’s new 15% tariffs
Trump has introduced a new, temporary 15% global tariff under the US Trade Act of 1974 – for a period of 150 days
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NewsDr Pepper taps ‘demand for bold flavours’ with Cream Swirl NPD
It follows the launch of Dr Pepper Cherry Crush Zero Sugar last year
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NewsFour Loko launches higher-strength RTDs to meet ‘growing demand’
Peach Pulse and Berry Blitza have rolled out in a 330ml resealable Tetra Pak format
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Comment & OpinionSustainable Chicken Forum ‘right up there with Donald Trump’s Board of Peace’
The SCF was unveiled on Thursday by food businesses claiming to ‘balance’ chicken welfare with sustainability, net zero and long-term supply resilience
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NewsFox’s Burton’s returns to profit as revenue bounces
The biscuit maker, formed in 2023 by the merger of Fox’s and Burton’s, has climbed towards profitability since formation
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NewsRetail crime drops by a fifth but ‘job far from done’, says BRC
In its latest crime report, published today, the BRC welcomed the fall, which it attributed to more than £5bn spent by retailers over five years on CCTV, security staff and data systems, as well as better collaboration with police and government
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NewsMcBride predicts good momentum on healthy private label market
Revenues at the household products supplier increased 0.8% to £475.2m in the six months to 31 December, with volume growth recorded in both private label and contract manufacturing
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NewsComplete food industry ‘reset’ needed to tackle obesity crisis, says FSA chair
Professor Susan Jebb said she believed a ‘tipping point’ had been reached that meant companies would have to change direction if they were to survive
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NewsKraft Heinz appoints vice president of sales for UK & Ireland
Effective March, he will join Kraft Heinz’s UK&I leadership team
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NewsBirds Eye teams up with Sauce Shop for chicken wings launch
Packs feature a sachet of sauce for ‘at-home customisation’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Sophie Lister, senior territory manager, Just Eat
‘I am Leeds born and bred and being a local and working with locals is brilliant as I want to put Leeds on the map’
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NewsTesco and GenM add 30 more MTick menopause product bays
The bays – which feature products that support 36 of the 48 recognised signs of menopause – will include a wider range from brands such as Colgate, E45 and Lil-Lets
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NewsSpar Group edges closer to sale of Appleby Westward
The South African retail group said discussions over the disposal had advanced, with the transaction structure now substantially agreed
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NewsDeclining food production must end now, NFU says
President Tom Bradshaw told members of the farming union that a ‘resilient food system isn’t optional in a time of geopolitical uncertainty; it is a cornerstone to national security’
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NewsDoug Gurr gets nod for permanent role as CMA chair
Acting as interim chair since January 2025, Gurr had been appointed to push the markets watchdog into becoming a faster, lighter-touch organisation that could speed up major deals
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: in-store accessibility and sustainable seafood
Keep aisles clear, make staffed checkouts easy to access and say totals aloud, says Iain Walker
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NewsDefra launches £345m package of farmer support
At the NFU Conference in Birmingham today, Emma Reynolds announced a raft of packages to show how the government is ‘taking action to back farmers’
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NewsAldi extends partnership with food surplus charity The Bread and Butter Thing
The partnership allows Aldi suppliers to donate products that are good to eat but cannot be sold in stores for reasons such as labelling errors or damaged packaging
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NewsRetailers cut pest control as rodent infestations soar
Rat and mice infestations at retail and food manufacturing premises have exploded due to milder winters, while pest professionals warn independent retailers are cutting back on audits and prevention measures
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Comment & Opinion‘Good intentions’ are not enough, food needs a fundamental reset
Professor Susan Jebb argues we have reached the ‘tipping point’ that signals doom for any company no longer prepared to get on board the health train