UK & Ireland Grocery News
Research Finds Food & Drink Industry Professionals More Positive On Outlook
New research suggests 42% of industry professionals from across the UK food & drink sector expect the market to deteriorate in 2020. However, this...
CJ Lang Hires New Trading Director
Scottish SPAR retailer and wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has announced the appointment of Richard Collins as its Trading Director (Designate).
He has joined CJ...
Diageo Eyes ‘Real Growth Opportunity’ In No-ABV Sector
After taking a majority stake in non-alcoholic ‘spirit’ brand Seedlip, Diageo has said it sees a “real growth opportunity” for the group and will...
Tesco Confirms Start Date For New CEO
Tesco has revealed today that its new Chief Executive won’t now take up the position until October.
Announcing last year that he planned to step...
Waitrose Teams Up With Vitality To Offer Discounts On Healthy Foods
Some shoppers at Waitrose will now be able to benefit from discounts of up to 40% on healthy foods after the supermarket chain agreed...
Lidl Looking Expand Presence In Surrey And Hampshire
Lidl has revealed that it is eyeing 55 locations in Surrey and Hampshire to open new stores.
The discounter stated that it has identified potential...
Waitrose Hires Product Development Chef From Tesco
Waitrose has appointed Martyn Lee to the role of executive chef to lead its product development.
He will head up a team of development chefs...
Imperial Brands Names New CEO
Imperial Brands has hired Stefan Bomhard to lead its business amid declining tobacco sales and a shift towards alternative smoking products.
Bomhard takes over the...
Müller Appoints Strategy Director To Support Growth Plans
Müller Yogurt & Desserts has appointed Michael Inpong to the newly created role of Strategy Director.
The position sits alongside his current responsibilities as Chief...
Nestlé Eyeing Lily’s Kitchen
Nestlé is reportedly considering a move for fast-growing British gourmet pet food company Lily’s Kitchen.
According to The Mail on Sunday, the owners of Lily’s...