All The Grocer articles in 30 August 2025
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Comment & OpinionRetailers and food brands must help silence the ‘food noise’
Nearly nine out of 10 Brits admit to eating when they’re not actually hungry and almost half say they think about food ‘all the time’, says Zoe Griffiths, VP of behavioural medicine at Numan
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NewsSeasonal Worker scheme operator slams government in fresh legal challenge
Ethero, a former Seasonal Worker scheme operator, has requested permission to appeal its challenge to the government following its loss in the High Court regarding the suspension of its operator licence in April 2024
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Comment & OpinionCan AI smart trolleys make grocery shopping feel like an adventure?
Morrisons is trialling new ‘AI trolleys’ that it hopes will enhance the shopper experience
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NewsStarbucks extends Frappuccino lineup with multiserve format
Caramel and Creamy Mocha Delight flavours will be available in 700ml plastic sharing bottles from major grocery stores this month
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WebinarsAre UK grocers ready for the next packaging shake-up?
Join experts from GS1 UK, Creative Nature, Markem and Connected Experience Consulting to discover how, with the right strategy in place, you can unlock the significant commercial and operational benefits the transition to 2D barcodes is set to create.
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Comment & OpinionWhy East Asian cuisine could replace American comfort foods
Gen Alpha may not experience the level of nostalgia for American comfort food as previous generations, says Ayisha Koyenikan, food & drink research director, Mintel
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NewsBirds Eye expands Chicken Shop range with global flavours
The range will now include Spicy Korean Tenders, Texas BBQ Chicken Fries, Nacho Jalapeno Chicken Fries, Sweet Chilli Tenders and Crispy Seasoned Fries
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Comment & OpinionStart with the Customer: an essential text on customer experience
Peter Cross’s book is full of practical advice on understanding the modern customer
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Promotional FeaturesHow transatlantic relations can help with UK trends insight
As brands and retailers look to satisfy UK consumers’ latest whims, a look across the Pond (and back) can spotlight some key trends on the cusp of market development.
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NewsNik Naks extends snacking lineup with ‘conical’ Twisters duo
Nice ’n’ Spicy and Tangy ’n’ Cheesy flavours will hit Sainsbury’s stores this week
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NewsSuntory CEO resigns over purchase of ‘potentially illegal supplement’
Reports in local press in Tokyo said police were investigating supplements sent to Takeshi Niinami’s home may have contained a cannabis component
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NewsDistillers descend on Parliament to demand spirits duty freeze
Successive duty increases have driven inflation, stymied investment and halted sales of ’a once-booming’ sector, suppliers say
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NewsHarry’s unveils ‘most advanced’ shaving range Plus
Onyx, Tide and Clay handles come with a five-blade cartridge and travel blade cover
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NewsDuppy Share launches £1m crowdfunding campaign to fuel global growth
Funds will be used to fuel growth in global markets and launch new products
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NewsCo-op Wholesale renews tie-up with Griffiths Forecourts for five more years
The wholesaler has been supplying Griffiths, which runs three Nisa Local stores in Llantwit Fardre, Bridgend and Miskin, for over 10 years
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NewsParty Rings adds cake inspired by ring-shaped iced biscuit
It comes after owner Fox’s Burton’s Companies rolled out a new look for Party Rings earlier this year
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Comment & OpinionMaking South Asian Heritage Month a growth engine
South Asian-founded brands remain a small fraction of what shoppers actually see on shelves, says Ivor Peters, food writer at Urban Rajah, and Nirali & Jag Mankodi, co-founders of Superfoodio
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NewsDomino’s UK launches £20m share buyback programme
The purpose of the programme is to reduce the pizza giant’s share capital
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NewsCo-op Wholesale cuts fuel levy for Northern Ireland retailers
The move follows the wholesaler’s decision to ditch the fuel levy for retailers operating across England, Scotland and Wales in January
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NewsLidl increases sales of own-label plant-based products and milk alternatives by 700%
The supermarket has by far surpassed a targeted 400% increase in five years