Grace Duncan
Grace joined The Grocer in February 2022 as fresh foods reporter and was promoted to deputy fresh foods editor in April 2025 and fresh foods editor in June of the same year. She is responsible for covering fruit & veg, meat, fish, eggs, plant-based and dairy stories from farm to fork. She was awarded a PPA Next Generation Award in 2023 which recognises 30 of the most exciting rising stars in UK specialist media.
As well as writing news stories, she supports with the annual Dairymen supplement and writes category reports and features.
Grace has also represented The Grocer on national and local radio, commentating on the state of the UK food industry.
Prior to joining The Grocer, Grace freelanced for The Sun, Times Radio and climate change magazine It’s Freezing in LA!. She began her career working in international technology PR.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 610498
- Email:
- grace.duncan@thegrocer.co.uk
NewsMass redundancies at VFG as it winds down UK operations
The Grocer understands around 60 people have been made redundant from VFG in the UK, including approximately 30 people from its York head office and 32 from the Clive’s Purely Plants site in Dartmouth
NewsJust Egg failed to launch in UK due to lack of legal sign-off
The product, made of mung beans, was promised a UK launch in April despite not having recieved Food Standards Agency or ministerial sign-off as a novel food at the time
NewsMeatless Farm and VFC to separate from The Vegan Food Group
VFC Foods, made up of Meatless Farm and VFC, is becoming a separate entity from The Vegan Food Group, The Grocer understands
NewsTurkey sales slump over Christmas as lamb benefits
AHDB said turkey was the ‘clear casualty’ this Christmas as shoppers cut back on whole birds and primary cuts
Comment & OpinionIn Good Taste: Mallika Basu’s new book outlines food system challenges
The book provides a comprehensive overview to the issues facing the UK and international food supply chains, providing interesting titbits and laying out steps for consumers to bring about positive change
NewsShelf-stable yoghurt Yogoody makes UK debut in Holland & Barrett
The range introduces a yoghurt-style drink designed to deliver the benefits of fermented dairy in a more ‘flexible, convenient format’
NewsChalkStream named SME Food & Drink Manufacturer of the Year by FDF
Out of a shortlist of 12 regional finalists, ChalkStream impressed the panel of judges for its commitment to restoring the trout farming industry and Hampshire’s Itchen and Test Rivers
NewsTims launches Greek Family Vanilla Kefir into Waitrose and Ocado
The SKU has launched into Waitrose, with an Ocado listing to come
NewsBeyond Meat unveils protein drink lines in US
The lines combine plant protein, fibre, antioxidants and electrolytes and are designed to ‘replenish the body with every refreshing sip’
NewsMüller Skelmersdale site development to put 90 jobs at risk
Müller has outlined the next phase of the £45m site upgrade in West Lancashire, which will see the recruitment of up to 90 new roles but may also put an additional 90 at risk of redundancy
NewsNew lamb pricing regulations to bring fairness and transparency for farmers
The changes, which were established following consultation with industry, are designed to establish a consistent and transparent system
NewsTom Bradshaw to face opposition for NFU presidency
Tom Bradshaw has announced he will be seeking a second term as leader of the farming union, but unlike two years ago he will not be running unopposed
NewsArla strengthens leadership team with foodservice appointment
He will take on the role of senior director in the foodservice division to accelerate Arla’s growth ambitions
NewsGrowUp Farms adds Baby Garlic Kale Mix to Unbeleafable range
The SKU is the latest from the vertical farm, which was rescued from administration by its former CEO just before Christmas
InterviewsQuorn’s top dog David Flochel on leading its turnaround
Meat-free category leader Quorn has been hit by concerns around UPFs, affordability and taste. Its new CEO is betting on marketing and reformulation
NewsModern Milkman slashes operating losses for second year in a row
The DTC business has cut its operating loss by 42% to £6m compared to £10.5m in 2023, as part of a continuation of the group’s profitability improvement plan
NewsMeatless Farm expands lineup with reformulated burger and new nuggets
The Vegan Food Group-owned brand has reformulated its Signature Burger to deliver a ‘superior taste profile, a juicier bite, improved texture and standout flavour’
NewsInheritance Tax changes do not go far enough, apple industry warns
The organisation said it welcomed any positive change on the Inheritance Tax position but that ‘the level of investment required for modern orchard businesses’ meant the changes ‘really do not go far enough’
NewsMilk poured away as oversupply issue worsens
Freshways told its farmers it had to ‘physically dispose of milk, and this situation is expected to continue into the new year’
NewsApple and pear growers facing continued rising costs
New analysis commissioned by British Apples & Pears from Andersons Farm Consulting has revealed that persistent inflationary pressures across key areas of orchard management and post-harvest operations are still having an impact