All The Grocer articles in 31 January 2026 – Page 4
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NewsWorkforce shortage could mean food security crisis, Arla warns
The report from the dairy co-operative found fewer young people are considering farming careers due to a lack of awareness unclear routes into the sector and a perception of poor pay and working conditions
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Charlotte Grantham, client partner, Deliveroo
‘Everything you do is about the customer, and there are so many things affecting the industry at the moment, so you have to be creative’
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NewsTesco to cut nearly 400 jobs amid bakery restructure
Tesco is cutting almost 400 jobs as it phases out its centralised bakery operation and transitions to a new in‑store model
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News‘Robust’ year for dealmaking kept M&A afloat in 2025
Despite geopolitical uncertainty – including a start to the year dominated by news of new US tariffs – dealmaking remained steady
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NewsFarmers facing £810m hit from EU SPS deal crop chemical ‘alignment’
Farmers are calling for a ‘phased’ approach to rule alignment on crop protection, with many UK-approved herbicide products currently banned in the EU
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NewsGreencore beats market in golden quarter, begins Bakkavor integration
Greencore achieved 0.5% volume growth in its first quarter to 26 December against an industry average of 0.2%
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NewsOcado loses Calgary fulfilment centre as Sobeys dials back partnership
Canadian supermarket giant Sobeys has closed its Calgary Ocado-powered warehouse, in a fresh blow to Ocado’s international ambitions
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NewsFever-Tree ahead of market expectations on US momentum
Revenues in the year to 31 December increased 2% to £372.7m and adjusted EBITDA for the year will be marginally ahead of market forecasts
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NewsHilton Foods profits in 2026 to be hit by inflationary pressures in beef and fish
Hilton Foods has warned its profits will remain under pressure in 2026 as the protein processor continued to battle against rising beef and fish prices
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NewsNaked Wine toasts ‘pleasing’ peak trading period
Revenues declined organically by 19% year on year, but average order value and revenue per member were both up
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NewsCo-op appoints former Lidl UK CEO to its board
During his time at Lidl UK, he managed a workforce of more than 20,000 and oversaw a period of rapid growth
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils above-inflation 5% pay rise for colleagues
Hourly pay will rise to £13.23 per hour nationally and to £14.54 per hour in London from March
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NewsFresh Direct completes Leaf Marque and accelerates sustainable farming
The company is now collaborating with regenerative farming experts to pilot projects with three growers
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NewsInflation may dip as ONS adopts loyalty pricing data
The ONS will replace 25,000 monthly price points with 300 million from supermarket till data, capturing loyalty card discounts and actual prices paid rather than shelf prices for the first time
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NewsSysco GB calls on government to address skills gap
The foodservice supplier is lobbying for action to futureproof the workforce and drive long-term growth
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NewsDefra in talks with food industry to drive new urban regeneration projects
The government has held talks with the food industry to discuss how it can help regenerate run-down urban centres to support healthier and more sustainable food
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NewsChapel Down hails ‘generational shift into English sparkling’ as sales swell
Millennials were now flocking to English sparkling wine, Chapel Down CEO James Pennefather said
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NewsMilliways set for continued US expansion with $3m backing from gum heavy hitters
The cash will be used to expand retail distribution, boost marketing and grow stock as the London-headquartered brand builds on its first year in the US market
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NewsShop theft climbs 5% but stays under all-time high, says ONS
Police recorded 519,381 shop theft offences in the 12 months to September 2025, up from 492,660 the previous year, but lower than the 529,994 offences recorded in the year to June 2025
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NewsAsda underpaid 53,000 workers sickness and holiday pay after Project Future error
Thousands of hourly Asda staff were incorrectly paid between February 2024 and May 2025, as a result of issues following its Project Future IT upgrade