All Own label articles
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Range PreviewTesco launches new meal options for summer 2026
Tesco is refreshing its meal deal options for the summer with a mix of limited-edition mains, salads and snacks that lean into bolder flavours for a more premium lunchtime
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Range PreviewWaitrose launches new Italian range with Angela Hartnett
The Hartnett with Waitrose range, which lands in stores this week, features chilled filled pasta, sauces, focaccia and lasagne
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Range PreviewChicken wing roulette and poutine fries: Asda World Cup 2026 food range
Asda is using the summer of football’s late-night kick-offs to tempt shoppers away from pricier takeaways
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Range PreviewCo-op launches Premium Small Plates range
Co-op is launching 25 new small plates to its premium Irresistible range built around Mediterranean flavours and easy sharing
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NewsBooths unveils major rebrand as it targets growth beyond stores
The Northern supermarket is pushing it’s family credentials in a major push to expand the distribution of its own-label products
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NewsM&S doubling frozen range to attract more families
The retailer is launching 47 ‘new and improved’ frozen products this week
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NewsIlchester Cheese partners with Cholula hot sauce in spicy cheese SKU
The launch of Mexicana Cholula Cheddar Slices comes as the UK’s best-selling spicy cheese brand targets further growth in the flavoured and sliced cheese segments
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NewsAllplants owner Matthew Mills acquires Fairoak Foods out of administration
The deal to buy the business and assets, including a fully fitted and equipped 6,700 sq ft factory, of the Surrey-based private label food manufacturer saved the jobs of about 60 staff
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NewsWaitrose invests £20m in own label price cutting campaign
Waitrose is cutting prices by an average of 12% across more than 160 own brand lines
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NewsCerealto revenues boosted by co-manufacturing boom
Cerealto’s turnover grew 9.3% in the year to 31 December 2025, as the group benefited from a three-year, €153m investment programme completed that year
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: price caps, politics and retail resets
This week’s issue features extensive coverage of the fallout to political suggestions of price caps, plus a big interview with the chief of UK Packaging PRO, and Focus Ons own label and butter – and much more
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Range PreviewTesco launches new Korean and Japanese snack range
Tesco is pushing into Asian-inspired snacking with a new Korean and Japanese range spanning crisps, confectionery, pouch drinks and mochi-style treats
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Category ReportButter growth in own label threatens brand dominance
Private label lines are faring better than branded ones. Own label value is up 11.6% on volumes that have risen 0.6%, while branded value is flat on volumes down 7.6%
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches premium own-brand herbs and spices
The range features 16 products including oregano, cumin, turmeric, sumac, and isot pepper
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NewsBooker overhauls Food To Share range with brand refresh and new products
New products include Truffle & Mozzarella Bites, Kimchi Hash Browns and Frickles
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Category ReportHow retailer innovation is winning share in own label
Today’s own-label launches are designed to give even the most forward-thinking brands a run for their money
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Category ReportRetailers boost premium tiers to increase margins
Retailers at the higher end of the market, such as Waitrose and M&S, stand to benefit in own label
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Category ReportRetailers uphold ESG values, even in tough climate
The major supermarkets have successfully established the quality of their own lines
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Category ReportOwn label wins over consumers with health ranges
Own label has become a hive for innovation. Last year, it accounted for the majority of packaged food and drink product launches for the first time
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Category ReportValentine’s Day and Easter offer growth opportunities for own label
When it comes to seasonal events, Christmas is hard to beat as a sales driver