All The Grocer articles in 29 November 2025
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NewsAlcohol-free brewer Drop Bear lands supermarket debut with Morrisons
The listing was a ‘breakthrough moment’ for Drop Bear Beer Co, according to its co-founder
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NewsEden Mill Distillery acquired from administration after accruing ‘significant debt’
Ruby Capital has purchased the assets of Eden Mill, including its St Andrews distillery and namesake gin and whisky brands.
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NewsLeon to retire Roast Rewards coffee subscription
It comes as new owner John Vincent plans to ‘restore quality to the heart of the business’
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NewsHallgarten Wines managing director to step down after 16-year tenure
Bewes will not be directly replaced by a new managing director, but instead by two boards with delegates from both the Hallgarten and Coterie senior team
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Category ReportCan pastries grab a slice of at-home lunches? Trends in savoury pastries 2025
Eight of the top 10 savoury pastry brands are in value and volume growth despite big gains for premium own label. Who’s winning?
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NewsDeposit return scheme management body brings in outside experts
Juliet Sotnick and Lynda Heywood would add strength to its board, said the UK DMO
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NewsEG On The Move triples Iceland concessions as frozen range drives 11% sales uplift
A 10-store pilot has been extended to 28 stores
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NewsChristmas dinner wars 2025: Lidl reveals feast for eight for £11.85
The prices equates to less than £1.50 per person including a Birchwood Whole Turkey
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NewsMorrisons rolls out digital screens as it targets increased supplier spend
Morrisons is making its first move into digital retail media screens, rolling out the technology across 300 stores in partnership with Bauer Media Outdoor as it seeks to boost commercial income from suppliers
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NewsCircular economy giant Reconomy announces tag partnership with Polytag
The move will see Polytag’s UV tag detection and trace technology installed at Reconcomy brand Casepak’s materials recycling facility in Leicester
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NewsDCS bolsters leadership team as new food division takes off
A news sales director and business unit controller for food and wholesale have joined the business
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NewsCarlsberg scientists discover gene responsible for crop sprouting losses
Pre-harvest sprouting of cereal crops is becoming more common amid unpredictable weather
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NewsPlastic tax overhaul would generate £100m tax windfall, Chancellor told
A Biffa-commissioned report by Hybrid Economists urges Rachel Reeves to overhaul the tax while phasing out the export of unprocessed plastic packaging waste to other countries
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NewsThe Convenience Awards finalists 2026 revealed
The Convenience Awards ceremony is due to take place at the Rum Warehouse at Titanic Hotel, Liverpool on 11 March
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NewsIRO Sushi to open 10 sites next year as part of 100-store strategy
Two new locations will open in Woking and Tunbridge Wells before Christmas
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NewsHarrods promotes new retail director in executive team expansion
Mark Blundell has held several branch manager and customer roles at Waitrose and John Lewis, before joining Harrods in 2018 as head of retail prospects and services
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NewsHilton Foods boss Steve Murrells leaves with immediate effect
The company’s share price has halved this year due to issues in its seafood business
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NewsDomino’s boss steps down after bet on chicken
Nicola Frampton, Domino’s current COO will serve as interim CEO until a replacement is found
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NewsFood delivery companies ‘put on notice’ by CMA over pricing tactics
Concerns include drip pricing and misleading countdown timers
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NewsEnzo Wholesale joins Unitas to accelerate growth
The wholesaler plans to expand its product range, enhance delivery services, add new branches, and strengthen logistics and storage capabilities