All news articles – Page 2
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NewsOwn-label sales exceed 50% of UK grocery volumes for the first time
The cost of living crisis caused shoppers to trade down, however supermarkets were also offering much more compelling offers, according to analysis by Circana
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NewsMorrisons to cut hundreds of head office jobs in cost-cutting AI push
Morrisons head office staff were called into meetings and notified of the sweeping job cuts on Monday afternoon
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NewsHuge volumes of ‘unsafe’ food seized at UK border, new figures show
A total of 208 tonnes of food products deemed unfit for human consumption has been intercepted by officials since November 2024
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News‘Aggressive’ branded promotions impact own-label cake maker BBF
Low consumer confidence and ‘aggressive’ promotion from branded competitors has led to a 5.1% decline in sales for the UK’s largest manufacturer of private-label cakes
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NewsYorkshire Tea doubles Proper Breaks range with two new brews
The duo join Malty Biscuit Brew and Cherry Bakewell in Yorkshire’s Proper Breaks range of teas
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NewsIceland rolls out AI forecasting to ‘keep shelves stocked’
Iceland has rolled out the Invent.ai platform to automate replenishment decisions
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NewsHeart of England Co-op rolls out tech to manage bakery and food to go production
The tech shows staff what items to bake and when to make them, supported with preparation instructions on tablet devices
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NewsLindt taps into Japanese flavour trends with cherry blossom and matcha truffles
Lindt is expanding its Japanese-inspired range with two new Lindor truffle flavours and the return of a sell-out matcha bar
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NewsNestlé appoints new managing director for UK&I food business
He moves from his role as head of marketing for Purina’s northern region
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NewsThe Range boosts online marketplace with new provider Mirakl
The move will give third-party sellers new ways to advertise to the millions of visitors to the marketplace using targeted Mirakl ads
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NewsOil tops $100 again as ceasefire talks collapse
Oil prices have rebounded to over $100, after ceasefire talks between Iran and the US collapsed shortly after they had started
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NewsDomino’s launches thinner-style pizzas to offer ‘premium’ at-home dining
The Italiano’s range features five pizzas built on a hand-stretched Italian-style crust
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NewsAmbienta snaps up The Bridge in play for plant-based market
The Bridge was founded in 1994 and now produces organic plant-based drinks, yoghurts and puddings
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NewsPetits Filous launches Greek Style yoghurt pouches
The pouches come in vanilla and strawberry flavours and are fortified with calcium and vitamin D
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NewsParfetts launches ‘Go for Growth’ initiative to drive retailer margins
Source: Parfetts Parfetts has unveiled a new initiative aimed at helping independent retailers increase sales and simplify ordering, while giving suppliers “clearer visibility and stronger execution” in-store. The ‘Go For Growth’ programme will feature an online hub which brings together category advice, core range recommendations, planograms and ...
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NewsAsda head of ambient Duncan Cross leaves after 30 years
He is the latest of a number of experienced buyers to leave the supermarket following a major restructure of Asda’s commercial team
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NewsBurger King UK lands £60m debt deal to fuel expansion plans
Metro Bank and OakNorth are understood to be lending Burger King’s UK business £30m each
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NewsLib Dems call for action on food prices in wake of ‘Trump’s idiotic war’
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said the government needed to ‘take urgent action’ to protect consumers against a wave of food price rises heading their way in autumn
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NewsRude Health launches chilled Hazelnut Drink SKU
Rude Health said the launch built on the strong momentum seen in its chilled portfolio
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NewsAldi makes £122m price cuts so far in 2026
The price cuts span fresh and frozen food, cupboard staples, household essentials and personal care products