All The Grocer articles in 28 March 2026 – Page 2
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NewsBooker increases rebate thresholds, leaving retailers frustrated
The new discount structure under Booker’s Spend & Save scheme has increased the minimum four-weekly spend required for every tier
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NewsFood sector could provide one billion meals annually by reducing waste, data shows
Around 550,000 tonnes of food – the equivalent to 3% of sales – is wasted every year, the report shows
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NewsOnly smallest abattoirs to receive ‘maximum support’ under new FSA proposals
Existing discounts for official controls are set to be dramatically scaled back, under FSA proposals
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NewsFever-Tree profits hit by potential EPR levy impact
Fever-Tree made a £2.8m provision related to the EPR levy in case its legal challenge against the Environment Agency fails. The drinks group said it remained confident its on-trade 200ml bottles fell outside the scope of the scheme and should be exempt
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NewsTwister adds Frrreeze ice lollies with ‘innovative cooling sensation’
The NPD has rolled out across grocery, convenience and wholesale
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NewsMade Without Nitrites bacon range launched by Spoilt Pig
The range includes four SKUs, including smoked back bacon, smoked streaky bacon, unsmoked back bacon, and unsmoked streaky bacon
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NewsMajestic Wine owner ‘considering sale’ of high street retailer
Fortress Investment Group acquired Majestic as part of a £95m carve-out from Naked Wines in 2019
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NewsEncirc seeks to reassure suppliers over booze bottle shortages after strike action announced
Encirc said there would ‘certainly not be any bottle shortages’ despite the industrial action
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NewsLidl donates £110,000 to charities across the country
Lidl store staff chose causes in their area to receive £500 each
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NewsJoe & the Juice profits soar almost 500% as UK expansion ramps up
For the year to 31 December 2024, pre-tax profits jumped by 497.8% to £8.1m
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NewsFive Guys and Jimmy’s Iced Coffee launch limited-edition iced coffee shake
The limited-edition shake will roll out to UK and Ireland stores from today (24 March)
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches Days Out, Festival & Leisure brochure
The brochure features street food, barbecue items, soft drinks, bakery, packaging solutions, and outdoor cooking lines
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NewsEPR winning bidder promises collaboration to get scheme tax back on track
‘Every organisation across the supply chain brings valuable experience to the table,’ said Karen Graley, head of UK Packaging PRO. ‘We absolutely want to harness that’
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NewsIRO Sushi unveils evolved store design to ‘better reflect Japanese cuisine’
Inspired by the interior look and feel of traditional izakayas, the concept features ambient lighting and contemporary finishes
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NewsNoble Foods names new managing director for shell egg business
The business handles over 30 million British Lion eggs every week and supplies major retailers with both branded and own‑label products
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Category ReportThe rise of ‘mission-led’ fixtures
Beer and cider are ever-evolving categories. That applies as much to the way products are merchandised as the drinks themselves
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Category ReportThe rise of premium and nostalgic pints
Booze brand directors could be excused for reaching for the bottle right now. That’s because sales data for many big-name beers and ciders doesn’t make for pleasant reading
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Category ReportWhy stout is back in the black and still growing
Not long ago, stout was the preserve of rugby fans and real ale aficionados. But, in less time than it takes for a pint of Guinness to settle, it’s become hot property
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Category ReportIs 2026 the year for fruit beer?
The coming year will see a “huge” number of fruit lagers roll into the market, predicts Jesse Wilson, founder & CEO of fruit lager brand Jubel
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NewsEx-Hovis CEO appointed to lead Jacksons Bakery
The new hire will join Jacksons on 14 September 2026, in his first role since his three-year stint as Hovis CEO