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NewsOne week left to enter The Grocer New Product Awards 2026
Celebrating the most exciting branded launches across fmcg, The Grocer’s New Product Awards 2026 recognise the innovation, creativity and category‑shaping ideas transforming supermarket shelves
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NewsTesco leads the field as Grocer Gold Awards 2026 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the Grocer Gold Awards 2026 has been announced, with Tesco leading the field with seven nominations
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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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NewsEntries open for The Grocer New Product Awards 2026
The awards spotlight the most exciting branded innovation in fmcg with expert judging, consumer insight and medals across 45 categories
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: animal welfare, salt reduction and HFSS ads
While recent campaigning by Viva calling for an end to cages and male chick culling is to be expected, their position oversimplifies a complex issue
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NewsThe Grocer launches Health Summit to tackle the future of food
The Grocer is launching the Health Summit as regulation, GLP‑1s and HFSS upheaval put wellbeing at the top of food and drink boardroom agenda
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NewsThe Grocer appoints new managing editor and fmcg reporter
Sarah Vizard has joined as managing editor, with promotions also announced
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: EU reset, oral care, and redistributing recalls
No one in our industry needs a lecture on food security, resilience or the importance of a strong supply chain
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RankingsBritain’s Biggest Brands 2026: the top 100
These are the UK’s biggest grocery brands by value in the year to 31 December 2025, according to data from NiQ
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Analysis & FeaturesBritain’s Biggest Brands 2026: the challengers threatening the top 100
Aiming to break into the main ranking next year, here are grocery’s 10 fastest growing brands just outside the top 100
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2026 deadline extended to 16 March
The search for this year’s winners has been extended for an additional two weeks
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RankingsThe Digital Capability Index 2026: how retailers compare on AI, returns and mobile
The index analyses key omnichannel functions and then weights their importance
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NewsArgos trumps Tesco to top new index of retailer digital capability
The Sainsbury’s-owned everything retailer offers shopping features most closely matched to consumer demands
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Analysis & FeaturesHow pay and benefits stack up at the supermarkets
We look at how wage levels at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, M&S and Iceland compare
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Comment & OpinionFantasy food hook-ups: grocery’s ultimate Valentine’s Day duos
Strap yourself in for The Grocer’s ultimate fantasy food collaborations – the kind that could be genius, could be awful, but would definitely get people talking
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Comment & OpinionFeedback: ASA and eco claims, HFSS rules and mackerel prices
This week’s letters page reveals the tightrope brands walk between clear claims, credible health regulation and responsible sourcing
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NewsLIVE 2026: the five sessions anyone in grocery just can’t miss
The 2026 progamme boasts dozens of sessions led by industry leaders who will dive into the tech strategies and trends shaping the future of digital within the industry
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NewsTime to shine: Grocer Gold Awards 2026 are open for business
The 33 awards – widely regarded as the industry’s most prestigious honours – will be returning to the Royal Albert Hall for the fourth time
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Videos2025 in cartoons: The Grocer’s Christmas Tinkle
The Grocer wishes you a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2026
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Analysis & FeaturesThe best product launches in every fmcg category for 2025
From pastry toasties to Palestinian lager and Dubai chocolate to deodorant, this is every category’s most significant product launch of 2025