Nicholas Robinson
Nicholas Robinson was editor of thegrocer.co.uk between 2023-2024, where he was responsible for The Grocer's digital strategy, setting the website's daily content agenda and commissioning the Daily Bread opinion newsletter among other duties.
He has an extensive background in food and drink. Prior to joining The Grocer, Nicholas held senior positions as content director, editor and managing editor at other leading food and drink media titles, as well as luxury lifestyle brands in the superyachting sector and also fmcg PR.
Comment & OpinionWhy Yorkshire Tea isn’t messing around with its latest NPD
Even with its modest portfolio of just nine lines, Yorkshire Tea is brewing to maintain its seat as the strongest in its set
Analysis & FeaturesPayPal, Uber Eats and Allwyn among new Grocer Gold Awards sponsors
The finalists for The Grocer Gold Awards 2024 have been announced. Now meet the sponsors
Comment & OpinionIf Chapel Down sold up, it would make sense
Chapel Down is English wine’s darling, and British booze success story like no other. Yet to grow again it may need to sell
Comment & OpinionWho were the food and drink heroes in the King’s Honours 2024?
An array of food and drink industry leaders and influencers were recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, with charity bosses, supermarket comms pros and safety leads making the cut
NewsFive things you’ll learn from the retail crime webinar
The struggle to combat retail crime rumbles on, but what’s the solution?
Comment & OpinionWhy Tesco, TikTok and salad is a significant combo
Stupid dances, silly challenges and now Tesco salad bays. Just a few of the many ways TikTok has changed how consumers consume and now, apparently, how businesses do business
NewsThree ways to arrest the retail crime epidemic
Exclusive, free webinar answers the big questions around rising retail crime and violence
NewsHow to win the war on retail crime: expert panel for free webinar revealed
The toll of crime and violence continues to be felt by grocery retail employees across the UK, with rates rising along with the appalling impact on workers on the ground. What’s the solution?
NewsBreaking the back of retail crime: free webinar launched by The Grocer
Crime’s impact on supermarkets and staff continues to dominate headlines. But can it be resolved?
Comment & OpinionLeaders reveal key points for progress in food and drink industry
Whether you missed the show or wish to reflect on some key points, The Grocer editorial team has compiled the top thoughts and themes from the Food & Drink Expo
NewsPukka rolls out five new recipes including two new slices
The big chilled pie brand has launched a raft of new recipes, including all day breakfast pies and toastie slices
Comment & OpinionHas the cost of living killed delivery’s takeaway buzz?
Brits are munching their way through more delivered takeaways than ever, apparently increasing their waistlines and killing the high street, a new study suggests
NewsCadbury rolls out new non-HFSS snacking range
The new non-HFSS Cadbury range Brunch Light launches at the end of April
NewsBoost Drinks signals NPD rollout after logo and packaging refresh
The functional drinks brand will launch NPD and has updated its logo in what it calls a ‘dynamic’ brand refresh
NewsMentos targets sharing market with new pack format
Mentos owner Perfetti Van Melle is targeted the “growing sharing opportunity” with two new pouch bag flavour launches.
NewsSainsbury’s online deliveries and contactless payments halted by ‘technical issue’
Sainsbury’s was unable to fulfil the ‘vast majority’ of online deliveries due to a ‘technical issue’
Comment & OpinionWhat goes on inside the mind of a CEO?
It’s the million-dollar question many want answered: ‘What really goes on inside the minds of fmcg and retail industry leaders?’
Comment & OpinionHow Philadelphia tapped into emotion to grow sales 20%
Spending big on marketing to bolster one of the category’s more expensive cream cheese brands won’t sway consumers to buy in a cost of living crisis. Or will it?
Events & AwardsLess than a week until LIVE’s hottest grocery lineup hits the stage
Taking place on 12 and 13 March, LIVE brings together leaders and decision makers from all parts of the retail and fmcg sector in one of the industry’s largest forums for networking and exchanging ideas
Comment & OpinionSex toys and meal deals: how supermarkets own Valentine’s Day
Do consumers want or indeed need a one-stop supermarket shop for all their romantic requirements?