All Christmas articles
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Promotional FeaturesWhat can we learn from the US on year-end occasions?
US retailers know how to maximise year-end occasions. Learn how they do it by tapping into season-shaping trends and sourcing the products that make winter go with a bang.
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NewsChristmas vegetable prices increase by up to 30% in a year
Sprouts, carrots, potatoes and cabbage prices all rose, according to The Grocer’s analysis of Assosia data
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Comment & OpinionBryan Cranston plays festive bad guy for Ocean Spray
The impressively costumed Cranston is a riot, reeling off ‘cran’ related puns with gusto as he steals sauce, confiscates cocktails and ruins a festive party
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NewsDukesHill launches range of gammon and roasting joints for Christmas
The range is made up of five high welfare British outdoor-bred pork products that are prepared by its team of skilled butchers
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NewsBritish strawberries more available at Christmas
The Summer Berry Company has become the first to grow British strawberries at a commercial scale all year round, providing strawberries into retailers 365 days a year
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NewsLactalis to launch Président Creamy Brie with Truffles in Ocado
Lactalis said the Président Creamy Brie with Truffles combined the ‘signature creaminess of Président Brie’ with the ‘aromatic flavour of real truffle’
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NewsThis launches limited-edition festive nut roast in Tesco
Available nationwide from 8 December, This described its Chestnut, Mushroom and Caramelised Onion Nut Roast as ’everything you could want in a festive dish’
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NewsHappy Christmassacre: PETA Christmas ad 2025
PETA UK has launched a provocative Christmas campaign aiming to challenge festive eating habits and highlight meat consumption
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Comment & OpinionIt’s time for low & no to muscle in on ‘loud’ party moments
In a world where the future of drinking is becoming more inclusive, there’s a definite shift happening, says Ellie Webb of Caleño Drinks
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas ads 2025: who’s king of the non-HFSS festive ads?
Christmas ads came thick and fast this week, from Asda’s Grinch to John Lewis’s dewy-eyed 90s raver dad. But who did best? Our panel of judges decides
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NewsDomino’s launches 2025 festive menu with Mince Pie Cookies
Back by popular demand is Domino’s Hot & Cheesy Dip and Hot & Cheesy Dip with Twisted Doughballs
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NewsIceland Foods cans 2025 Christmas advert for second time in three years
Iceland claimed it would invest in lowering prices instead of running a Christmas TV advert in 2025, including by cutting the price of 800 products
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NewsSales slowdown at supermarkets as shoppers hang on for Black Friday
Supermarkets suffered a sales slowdown in October as hard-pressed shoppers reined in spending ahead of Black Friday and Christmas shopping deals
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NewsTesco celebrates imperfect moments in Christmas advert 2025
Tesco has launched its 2025 Christmas campaign, celebrating the funny, real and imperfect moments in the British festive season
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NewsKeira Knightley and Joe Wilkinson star in romcom Waitrose Christmas advert 2025
Waitrose’s Christmas ad follows a meet-cute at the Waitrose cheese counter with Keira Knightley and Joe Wilkinson over Sussex Charmer cheddar
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NewsMorrisons offers 20,000 ‘Merry More Points’ in major Christmas loyalty push
More Card holders can earn the equivalent of £20 in More Points if they spend a minimum of £50 in-store and online during four of the five key weeks to 14 December
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: meat woes, NPD, food fashion and Christmas ads
This afternoon, we celebrated over 200 standout products at The Grocer New Product & Packaging Awards. But all that doesn’t mean we’ve been resting on our laurels
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Comment & OpinionHFSS rules didn’t kill Christmas ads – they just invited fruit & veg to the party
Under new HFSS rules, retailers are proving festive magic doesn’t need sugar-coating
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2025: Seasonal
A ‘very premium flavour profile’ and ‘eye-catching’ packaging design added to the sense of occasion for our judges
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NewsAldi’s Kevin the Carrot returns for chaotic stag do in 2025 Christmas ad
Kevin is stranded at the North Pole in nothing but a mankini after a stag do gone wrong. Will he get home in time for the wedding day?