Adam Leyland

Adam Leyland has been editor of The Grocer since 2006.

An authority on issues as diverse as food pricing, binge drinking, a host of consumer trends and new product development, as well as the power and reach of supermarkets, Adam is a very well-known figure in the industry, and makes regular appearances on the BBC, ITV, Sky News, Channel 4 and other media, as well as chairing conferences and hosting awards.

He was named Editor of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors in 2009, and has picked up a string of other awards over a 20-year career editing weekly business magazines such as PrintWeek, Press Gazette and the US edition of PRWeek. He was also editor of Real Business, a magazine for entrepreneurs and SMEs.

A lifelong 'foodie' and 'winophile', Adam is a passionate campaigner on behalf of healthy, natural food, and promoting the merits of a balanced diet and common sense in the ongoing debate about obesity.

Contact info

Tel:: 01293 610263
Email:: adam.leyland@thegrocer.co.uk

Comment & Opinion
MUP advocates should be wary of claiming victory yet
2019-07-12T14:14:00
It would be easy to look at the figures from a year of minimum unit pricing in Scotland and declare it a triumph for public health
Comment & Opinion
Deliveroo and Just Eat may find the arm’s length approach a curse
2019-07-05T13:35:00
It’s been an uncomfortable few days for food delivery unicorns Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats
Grocer 33
Lidl beats Asda to win Grocer 33 pricing survey by 7.8%
2019-07-04T14:48:00
The discounter’s £45.42 basket was £3.85 cheaper than nearest rival Asda in this week’s Grocer 33
Comment & Opinion
Pret a Manger is doing the right thing on allergy labelling
2019-06-28T11:50:00
Pret is ahead of the curve and could have a competitive advantage thanks to its actions
Comment & Opinion
Disruptive times are inspiring divergent thinking from the supermarkets
2019-06-21T09:30:00
Not that long ago the supermarkets spent all their time copying each other
Comment & Opinion
The Grocer Gold Awards: brave calls, heroic turnarounds and inspired ideas
2019-06-14T14:15:00
The sheer brilliance of the UK grocery sector keeps shining through
Comment & Opinion
Scotland is on a food journey - and its government is paying attention
2019-06-07T14:42:00
Credit where it’s due, the Scottish government at least has a plan
Comment & Opinion
Can Coke grow the energy drinks category or will it dilute sales?
2019-05-31T11:10:00
It seems you can take the sugar out of energy drinks, but you can’t take the energy out of sugar
Comment & Opinion
Dynamic plant-based boom is redolent of the birth of fast food
2019-05-24T13:44:00
Retailers, brands, QSRs and even burger joints are jumping on the vegan bandwagon
Comment & Opinion
An IPO would inspire the Asda workforce and store managers
2019-05-17T13:54:00
An IPO could free Asda up to pursue its own strategy, and galvanise the workforce in a way the Sainsbury’s merger could never have done
Comment & Opinion
Supplier of the Year: a win-win for retailers and suppliers
2019-05-10T14:47:00
If brands are the rock stars of the grocery world, suppliers are the roadies
News
GroceryAid volunteer sentenced to five years after stealing £850,000
2019-05-08T15:46:00
The former branch treasurer was found guilty of one count of fraud and seven counts of theft
News
Coupe vows to live well with less as Asda deal is 'history'
2019-05-03T11:17:00
The embattled CEO insisted the future is bright for Sainsbury’s and this week vowed to stay for “months and years”
Grocer 33
Asda twists the knife as prices plunge further
2019-05-02T15:24:00
With the Sainsbury’s merger “ancient history”, Asda is doubling down on its commitment to lower prices
Comment & Opinion
Will B&M step in for Asda as CMA halts Sainsbury's merger?
2019-04-26T13:47:00
What next for Coupe and Burnley as CMA throws out Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
Comment & Opinion
Aldi's Heck backtrack will provide hope for other brands
2019-04-20T10:25:00
Aldi’s decision to redesign its chicken sausages is a big victory for Heck and will provide hope for others who want to challenge the discounter
Comment & Opinion
Brexit extension just prolongs the food industry's nightmare
2019-04-12T10:23:00
Brexit could still happen at any minute. Or not…
Comment & Opinion
Businesses must prepare for a potential Brexit comms crisis
2019-04-05T09:20:00
We’ve never before considered the communications side of the Brexit fallout
Comment & Opinion
This is not just an M&S food porn ad. It's not a food porn ad
2019-04-05T09:06:00
Yes there are slow-mo’s and a familiar soundtrack but where is Dervla?
Comment & Opinion
British food and drink is valued, despite Brexit uncertainty
2019-04-01T14:51:00
Boosting exports was one of the foundations of the Brexit Britain blueprint

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