UK & Ireland Grocery News
Sainsbury’s Ups Beer And Cider Prices
It has been revealed that Sainsbury’s has raised the prices of 125 beer and cider SKUs in recent weeks.
Quoting Edge by Ascential data, trade...
‘No low’ rising… What the burgeoning alcohol-free trend will mean for...
More and more people are cutting back on their alcohol intake and opting for no or low alcohol alternatives. Michael Wylie-Harris, Content Director at...
MPs Tell Supermarkets To Take Action To Help Tackle Surging Obesity
MPs are urging the leading supermarkets in the UK to remove unhealthy confectionery and snacks from children’s eye level and focus on discounting healthy...
McVitie’s Reduces Sugar Content Across Biscuit Range
Pladis-owned McVitie’s has become the latest food brand to reduce the sugar content in its products to meet Public Health England targets.
McVitie’s has reformulated...
Hopes For An Upturn In Online Sales Short-Lived After January Sales...
Following a strong Christmas sales period, retailer hopes of a continuation of such growth into 2020 were dashed in January, with online retail sales...
Nomad Foods 2019 Results Exceed Expectations
Nomad Foods, the owner of brands such as Birds Eye, Findus, and Aunt Bessie’s, has released preliminary figures for last year, with the group...
Lidl Outlines £1.3bn Expansion Plan
Lidl has today opened its 800th store in the UK and outlined plans to spend £1.3bn over the next few years as part of...
Asda’s Weakening Results Could Lead To Walmart Accelerating Disposal Plan
After Asda this week revealed disappointing final quarter results, analysts have speculated that Walmart may want to dispose of its underperforming asset sooner rather...
New Immigration System Could Have Negative Impact On Retail And Food...
Organisations that represent retailers and food manufacturers in the UK have criticised the Government’s proposed immigration system, arguing that it will impact recruitment and supply...
Boost Moves Into Chilled Coffee Category
Energy and sports drinks brand Boost is moving into the fast-growing chilled ready to drink coffee category.
Following a successful 2019 with its other products,...
