The Grocer team is just a few hours away from logging off for a well-deserved Christmas break, but before we do, we couldn’t resist taking a look back at what has been an unforgettable year for the food, drink and grocery industry.

In 2025, we have published more than 7,000 pieces of editorial, delivering breaking news as it happened while also producing in-depth reports which take months to research and write. Through initiatives like Health Week and Green Week, we shone a spotlight on some of the industry’s most pressing issues; championing nutrition, wellness and sustainability at a time when both matter more than ever.

And let’s not forget the countless new product launches, viral trends, and category shake-ups that have kept us – and you – talking all year long.

Our journalists have written exclusive opinion pieces every single working day of the year, alongside a weekly deep-dive analyses of the stories shaping the sector. They’re also the driving force behind hundreds of focused features, exclusive interviews and the top-level industry rankings which have become the benchmark for insight and authority in the UK grocery sector.

Unwrapping the biggest stories  

From Britain’s Biggest Brands and Top Products rankings to the data-crunching that goes into the weekly Grocer 33, we made sure that every number told a story, giving readers the most accurate, insightful, and actionable information. And with a calendar packed with high-profile events such as The Grocer Gold Awards, Live and The Grocer New Product & Packaging Awards, we’ve also celebrated the innovators, the disruptors, and the leaders shaping the future of food and drink.

For all of this, we have to thank every single one of our brilliant team of journalists, subs and editors for their tireless work and dedication to The Grocer. Without them, none of this would be possible.

And the best part? We’ll be back in 2026 to do it all again, bigger and better than ever. Expect more breaking news, deeper analysis, and even more ways to celebrate the incredible food and drink industry.

But before we sign off, let’s take a moment to reflect on a year that has kept us all on our toes, from soaring cocoa prices to seismic shifts in retail. Here are some essential links to keep your Grocer fix going through the festive season. Grab a mince pie, heat up your mulled wine, and get stuck in.

From all of us at The Grocer, thank you for reading, watching, showing up and getting involved. Have a wonderful break, and we’ll see you in 2026.

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