All The Grocer articles in 30 August 2025
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Category ReportMeat-free, naturally: trends in meat alternatives 2025
Concerns over UPFs are contributing to sinking sales for alt-meat. But more natural ingredients such as tofu are bucking the trend
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Comment & OpinionHolland & Barrett’s tie-up with Co-op is a healthy win-win
Health and wellness specialist Holland & Barrett has launched branded concessions in 125 Co-op stores
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NewsPernod Ricard sales drop due to US and China uncertainty
Pernod has been a collateral victim of global trade wars for almost a year, first hit by China and then the US
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NewsFirst Milk turnover jumps 20% in first full year after BV acquisition
First Milk’s turnover has leapt by 20% after the co-operative’s balance sheet was buoyed by its first full year of ownership of BV Dairy
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NewsGreggs delays hire of former WH Smith CFO over accounting scandal
Robert Moorhead asked to defer his appointment as Greggs non-exec until an independent review is completed
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NewsJo Whitfield to become first female chair of the BRC
Whitfield, whose 25 years in the industry has also included leadership roles at Asda and Matalan, will succeed former Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson
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NewsLow calorie RTD brand This Is Skinny gets off-trade debut
Each cocktail contains fewer than 65 calories per can as well as no added sugar
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NewsUnitas appoints AF Blakemore commercial boss as new COO
In his new role, Cooke will assume executive responsibility for the trading, commercial, marketing and retail teams
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NewsTesco farmers to get £10m payout under new green incentives
UK dairy farmers, belonging to the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) will earn up to an extra 2.5p per litre of milk if key targets are achieved
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NewsFSA launches consultation on proposals to authorise first CBD food products
The consultation is now open and will run for 12 weeks until 20 November
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NewsSainsbury’s launches The Edit premium skincare range
The 17-product range is priced between £1.50 and £8.50
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NewsAsda Express expansion resumes with up to 20 store openings from October
The 20 new stores will add to the nine Express sites that Asda already operates
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NewsShop theft in Scotland up 17% in the past year
The SGF is calling for long-term support to help Police Scotland tackle the deluge of shop theft
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NewsAsda ‘totally green’ after best quarterly results since 2024
Asda’s sales continued to decline during the second quarter of 2025. However, like-for-like sales were down by 0.2%, a much slower rate
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NewsWaitrose trials AI smart trolley system in UK first
The system takes the form of a handlebar-like device that shoppers clip on to a regular trolley
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NewsArla wins 14% growth despite volume pressures
Rising retail and foodservice prices helped the co-op reach €7.5bn in turnover
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NewsAsda trialling AI cameras to monitor availability
The supermarket is in the early stages of a trial of the Focal Systems cameras, which it has installed in five stores
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NewsDeposit return scheme body appoints ex-FareShare boss as first chairman
The industry veteran was announced today by the UK Deposit Management Organisation, the business-led not-for-profit organisation tasked with operating the deposit return scheme
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NewsDeli Lites to create 130 jobs in £19m investment push
The investment will double the group’s overall manufacturing capacity, including tripling its heat-to-eat food range, and support NPD for European expansion
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NewsF1 designer’s ‘invisible door’ boosting Hanlon’s Gala beer cave sales
Hanlon’s Gala said it had sold 35% more beer in July this year compared to July 2024, before the AirDoor was installed.