All Own label articles
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: big votes, Gold shortlists and the own-label surge
This week’s issue includes the latest on Southern Co-op’s merger, insight into the government’s support (or lack of) for the food industry and analysis of the growth of own label
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Analysis & FeaturesThe rise of the non-traditional Christmas
As younger consumers rewrite the rules of festive eating, the brands and retailers that embrace flexibility over tradition are best placed to win
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NewsM&S backs mid-strength and tequila in BWS overhaul
Nearly one in four UK consumers were now opting for lower-strength drinks in the summer, M&S said
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NewsOwn-label innovation overtakes branded for the first time
New research from Mintel shows own label is now out-innovating brands – and the trend looks set to continue
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: own label competition, brewers and scaling startups
Retailers have significantly elevated the quality, consistency and positioning of own-label ranges, making them more compelling than ever before
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Range PreviewPremium picky bits and beefy barbecue: Waitrose summer range 2026
Waitrose hopes to make summer 2026 the season of upgraded barbecues, deli-style sharing and global-inspired grazing, with more than 120 new products
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Comment & OpinionBefore the shelf: why AI makes most brand strategy obsolete
AI is quietly becoming the new gatekeeper of grocery shopping, filtering brands before shoppers ever get the chance to see them, says Nicola Nimmo, head of customer engagement at Cheil
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Range PreviewMortadella & mascarpone focaccia and pickle crisps: Co-op summer food-to-go range 2026
Co-op is adding 21 new lines to its summer 2026 food-to-go range, including 10 new mains and 11 new snacks for its lunchtime meal deal
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NewsThe Wholesale Group expands Chef Approved desserts with 12 new cheesecakes
The frozen, thaw-and-serve range has been designed to ‘combine broad menu appeal with practical back-of-house benefits’
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Range PreviewWaitrose and Disney+ launch ‘Noshtalgia’ range for Rivals season two
The eight-strong lineup includes Scotch Egg Sandwich, Thousand Island Prawn Sandwich, Steak Diane Handcooked Crisps and Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktail Flavoured Handcooked Crisps
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NewsCo-op Wholesale debuts revamped trade show one year on from Nisa rebrand
More than 100 suppliers exhibited their products, which collectively offered 300 on-the-day exclusive deals for attending retailers
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Category ReportTinned turnaround: the brands sprucing up canned food
The canned aisle hasn’t traditionally bothered about appearances
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Category ReportBranded tomato lines outperform own label following BBC investigation
Canned and puréed tomatoes were mired in controversy in late 2024
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Category ReportCanned own label goes posh in response to shoppers trading up
Retailers are challenging brands with new and improved ambient ranges
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Analysis & FeaturesAs inflation bites, why are budget food ranges disappearing?
With the cost of living squeezing shoppers ever harder, you’d expect value ranges to be expanding – but the opposite is true. What’s going on?
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Category ReportLovelier lunches for hybrid workers
Supermarkets can testify to the appeal of the deli aisle at lunchtime
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Category ReportThe rise of ‘affordable indulgence’
Deli is often associated with excitement and flavour, but it’s rarely known for coming cheap
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NewsTayto sales fall amid low consumer appetite for crisps
The manufacturer, which is the largest UK-owned crisp maker, maintained its gross profits around £72m despite the fall in revenues – but higher sales, marketing and administrative costs cut down operating profits by £3m to £18.9m, its latest accounts at Companies House showed
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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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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