All Own label articles
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Comment & OpinionTesco’s confidence rests on more than just market share
In a grocery market where growth is increasingly hard won, Tesco is demonstrating it has more tricks up its sleeve
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NewsUnitas targets scale, data and unison in wholesale overhaul
Incoming CEO David Cooke told The Grocer that negotiating terms was no longer enough to keep the buying group ‘healthy and relevant’ for the next 10 years
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Savoury Pastries & Meat Snacks: 21 November
Savoury pastry brands are innovating to lure younger consumers and tap new occasions
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NewsUnitas launches first own-label confectionery range under Local Living
The Local Living confectionery range spans Fizzy Mix, Giant Fizzy Strawbs, Mini Pencils, Tangy Mix, Sour Snakes and Party Mix
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WhitepapersHow shoppers will be eating, spending and buying in 2027
Get the facts behind the fmcg hype as real-life shoppers reveal which food trends really shape their shop.
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NewsSamworth Brothers posts strong year despite difficult market backdrop
Revenues increased 8% to £1.8bn at the food manufacturing giant in 2025 thanks to business wins, volume growth and higher prices. The company said in its latest set of accounts that volumes grew in all its core categories
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NewsWaitrose changes ‘Good Health’ label criteria to focus on nutrition and transparency
Alongside a new ‘Good Health’ logo, the retailer said it was shifting from traditional low-calorie and low-fat metrics to include better ingredient and nutrition criteria and transparency
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NewsCo-op Wholesale renews contract with Pro Gro Supermarkets
The new supply contract will continue to cover Pro Gro’s estate of 12 Nisa stores across Scotland
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Fish: 14 November
Overfishing, climate challenges and soaring energy costs are resulting in shortages of fish
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Range PreviewFish finger sandwiches and ginger sugar knots: Co-op Irresistible Christmas 2026
Co-op is leaning into convenience and last-minute entertaining for Christmas 2026, with a festive range of party food, sandwiches, snacks, gifting and easy centrepieces
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Range PreviewMichel Roux, Angela Hartnett, Rick Stein & more: Dishpatch at Waitrose Christmas 2026
Dishpatch is ramping up its Christmas offer through Waitrose this year, with its biggest festive collection to date bringing together six celebrity chefs across 13 limited-edition dishes
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do suppliers really think of retailers?
Advantage Group’s latest survey shows supplier satisfaction holding steady – but underneath that, AI creep, staff turnover and a drop in the number of experienced buyers are straining the relationship
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Range PreviewPrawn Tostadas and Clemencello: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Christmas 2026
Sainsbury’s is putting its premium Taste the Difference Discovery tier at the heart of Christmas 2026, with more than 60 products from the range joining its festive offer for the first time
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NewsSainsbury’s brings back 25% savings on over 600 Taste the Difference products
There will be almost 20% more of the Taste the Difference range included in this year’s promotion
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Category ReportHow can ice cream keep its cool whatever the weather?
As summers get hotter, what are retailers and suppliers doing to broaden ice cream’s appeal?
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Category ReportHow cottage cheese is inspiring British suppliers
Who’s most likely to grab a big wedge of British cheese sales in the coming year? And how?
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Comment & OpinionNo risk, no return: what does the future hold for Hain International?
Despite the serious struggles at the US parent, the European division is no basket case, though it has been starved of resources
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NewsWaitrose to source more seasonal chocolate via Tony’s Open Chain
Under the expanded agreement, over half of Waitrose seasonal chocolate will now be sourced via Tony’s Open Chain Mass Balance
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Range PreviewNegroni olives and sausage roll yule logs: Waitrose Christmas 2026
Waitrose’s Christmas range includes more than 380 new and improved products, positioning this year around familiar Christmas inspiration and global flavours
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NewsWaitrose puts £20m into latest round of price cuts
Since the campaign kicked off Waitrose has cut prices on more than 1,000 products and invested £180m