UK & Ireland Grocery News
Aldi’s Rivals Close Christmas Dinner Price Gap
Aldi has been named the cheapest place to buy Christmas dinner staples for the second year in a row, although the price gap with...
Consumers Demanding Ethical And Sustainable Food
A new report has found that 75% of UK shoppers want supermarkets to only stock food from sustainable and ethical sources. Adding even more pressure...
M&S Food Completes Initial Roll-Out Of In-Store Farms
Following the launch in September, M&S and urban farming platform Infarm have completed the installation of vertical farming units in a six further stores.
The...
Morrisons Promotes Finance Chief To COO Role
Morrisons has promoted Trevor Strain to the role of Chief Operating Officer, putting him in pole position to eventually take over as Chief Executive...
Sainsbury’s Welcomes Back Exec To Take On Fresh Food Director Role
Rhian Bartlett has returned to Sainsbury’s as its new Director of Fresh Food, reporting to Commercial Director, Paul Mills-Hicks. She replaces Adrian Cook who...
Waitrose Offering Food & Drink Advice Based On In-Store DNA Tests
Waitrose and John Lewis are offering shoppers the opportunity to try the world’s first in-store genetic test that claims to help people make healthier...
Unilever Appoints New Marketing Head And US President
Unilever has finally filled the space left by its renowned marketing chief Keith Weed. More than six months after he stepped down, the consumer...
Diageo Acquires Pre-Mixed Cocktail Brand
Diageo has announced the acquisition pre-mix cocktail specialist Tipplesworth with a view to driving expansion of the brand’s draught system in the UK on-trade.
Tipplesworth...
Lidl Ireland To Tackle Food Waste By Slashing Prices
Lidl’s operation in Ireland has started slashing prices on fresh and chilled food products by up to 90% when they reach their best before...
Thatchers Set To Launch Non-Alcoholic Cider
Thatchers is planning to introduce its first non-alcoholic cider amid growing demand for such drinks.
According to trade magazine The Grocer, the famous cider maker...
