Jacqui Parr
Jacqui is editor of thegrocer.co.uk.
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NewsIceland targets over-60s with price cuts on ‘good, hearty food’
Iceland is targeting over-60s by cutting prices across hundreds of products loved by what the supermarket refers to as ‘older shoppers’
Comment & OpinionA step to the right: why the EU’s veggie burger ban is bull
MEPs have voted to ban the use of key ‘meaty’ words when describing plant-based versions of certain foods – leading to no little clapback from meat-free brands
Analysis & FeaturesTikTok: which grocer is doing it best… and how?
Grocers of all shapes and size are jumping on the on-trend platform – but the battle for Gen Z eyeballs is about more than numbers
NewsTesco fuels truck fleet with waste to cut CO2 emissions by 83%
Powered by biomethane produced from animal and food waste, the trucks will save up to 6,473 tonnes of CO2e each year
Comment & OpinionThe Grocer’s Green Week launches with mixed climate messages
Two headlines in The Grocer this morning highlight two vastly opposing views – and a perfect snapshot of why the topic of sustainability in grocery is so controversial
NewsRetail supply chains under threat from biodiversity loss
Retail supply chains are under threat from the accelerating loss of nature and biodiversity, says a BRC report
NewsAsda doubles disability intern scheme to close employment gap
Asda has doubled the number of spaces on its disability intern scheme, boosting opportunities for young people with learning disabilities or difficulties
NewsAsda and Morrisons bosses in lineup for Retail Week x The Grocer LIVE 2026
Supermarket titans Allan Leighton and Rami Baitiéh will be taking to the stage for Retail Week x The Grocer LIVE, a one-day event showcasing what’s next for the retail and grocery industry
NewsAsda’s first-ever meal deal set to shake up lunchtime market
Asda is shaking up the supermarket lunchtime market with its first-ever fixed-price meal deal, offering a main, snack and drink for less than £4
NewsCluck & collect: TikTok Shop to sell fresh Christmas turkeys
From 1 October, TikTok Shop will be taking pre-orders for Christmas turkeys via Newcastle’s The Fat Butcher
NewsBabyfood suppliers given 18 months to cut sugar and salt levels
Suppliers have also been told to tackle misleading marketing claims that make babyfoods appear healthier than they are
NewsUK food industry faces ‘ticking workforce timebomb’, IGD warns
Labour shortages and skills gaps are creating significant workforce challenges for the UK food and drink industry
Comment & OpinionUK grocery is right to break silence on Gaza mass starvation
The scenes playing out in Gaza, with each day bringing new, heart-breaking updates, are a humanitarian tragedy
NewsAsda to spend £12m on major upgrades to Yorkshire stores
Asda stores in Kingswood, Harrogate, York, Pudsey and Keighley will benefit from upgrades worth a total of £7.2m by the end of 2025
NewsMedia Bites 21 July: John Lewis bonus, taxes, food prices and tariffs
The big news in retail this weekend was the revelation that John Lewis is considering reinstating its staff bonus scheme for the first time in four years
NewsMedia Bites 11 July: Poundland woes, M&S hackers and BrewDog founder’s cannabis farm
Yesterday’s news focused largely on Poundland’s ongoing woes and the M&S and Co-op hacker arrests
Comment & OpinionThe Grocer Gold Awards 2025: winning ain’t easy – and nor should it be
Entering awards should be about more than simple point scoring, because – when they’re done properly – there is an emotional side to winning that goes far beyond profit and loss calculations
Comment & OpinionRevolutionary health plans will trigger anxiety for supermarkets
Proposals have been met with a mixture of derision and grace from the industry
NewsAsda extends family support with major new staff benefits
The new benefits are a ‘significant enhancement’ to Asda’s previous offer, doubling paternity leave and extending existing pregnancy loss support beyond the normal statutory leave and pay
NewsGrocery and food to play major role in NHS 10 Year Health Plan
Announced this morning, the plan includes a radical overhaul of the NHS, with a focus on food and drink forming a key part of its ‘prevention rather than cure’ approach