All The Grocer articles in 31 January 2026
Previous issues.
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NewsKFC hits five million meals donation with FareShare
Surplus chicken from KFC restaurants is frozen and redistributed to more than 1,300 charity partners nationwide
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NewsModella receives bids for The Original Factory Shop
The interest led Modella to extend a notice of intention to appoint administrators for The Original Factory Shop
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NewsGousto creates ‘UK’s most addictive burger’ in UPF-ridden jab at fast food industry
You’ve tried Joe Wicks’ Killer protein bar, now taste Gousto’s terrible burger meal
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NewsJames Watt ‘considering bid to buy back control of BrewDog’
BrewDog is understood to be working with advisors on its future
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NewsPepsiCo boss urges government not to change HFSS goalposts
Earlier this month, The Grocer revealed the government’s plans to move to an updated NPM
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NewsHCL launches street food-style service for schools
The service features nine distinct sub-brands offering ‘diverse global culinary experiences’
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NewsExchange for Change unveiled as new name of deposit return scheme
Drinks bosses and retailers who are spearheading the scheme hope the new trading name will become synonymous with the scheme
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NewsM&S expands British chicken farming commitment as demand soars
M&S will be investing £36m into sourcing more chicken from Britain after sales of value lines have risen by up to 20% in the past few months
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NewsCaffè Nero profits and sales surge amid menu changes and expansion
Like-for-like sales grew 7% with overall sales up 13% to $800m (£585.2m) in 2025
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NewsBob adds applicators and refills to male bodywash lineup
The launch comprises applicators in orange, blue and green, plus bodywash bars The Ordinary Man and The Modern Man
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NewsTwister trademark activity points to Poppi ice lolly launch
Owner The Magnum Ice Cream Company has applied to register ‘Twister Poppi’ with the IPO
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NewsTesco backs functional challengers Dirtea and Mission in hot beverages shake-up
The retailer has listed three of Dirtea’s ‘Super Blends’ and three of Mission’s performance teas in 250 of its stores
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NewsData: Lidl Plus is UK’s fourth most popular loyalty scheme
New research shows Lidl Plus is fourth most popular loyalty scheme, with women more likely then men to bother with loyalty memberships
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NewsMo Farah joins Buxton and Mind for mental wellbeing campaign
The push seeks to highlight ‘the crucial link between physical activity, hydration and mental health’
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NewsUK co-ops unite to launch largest independent society OurCoop
The move creates the largest independent society, uniting more than 500 food stores and businesses
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NewsM&S fails to appease TikTok bin raider over food waste
M&S reached out to the Food_waste_inspector_ last week after he posted videos of store bins containing in-date sliced meat, whole chicken, potatoes and bakery items
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Comment & OpinionWhy James Watt buying back BrewDog isn’t as bonkers as it sounds
A character as outspoken and opinionated as Watt was always going to be hard to shake off. Now it seems BrewDog’s controversial founder wants back in
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NewsBranston maker Mizkan Euro appoints RH Amar as wholesale distributor
The partnership will mark a ‘fantastic new chapter’ for Mizkan
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NewsLindt adds Dubai-style eggs and Crispy Biscuit bunny for Easter
The chocolatier has added a swathe of treats for 2026
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NewsUK’s leading supermarkets ‘way behind’ European rivals on sustainability goals
The Superlist Environment Europe report, by sustainability think tank Questionmark, ranks the actions of 27 major supermarkets to compare progress on environmental and sustainable diet goals