UK & Ireland Grocery News
A.G. Barr Invests In Alcohol-Free Spirits Start-Up
Irn-Bru maker A.G. Barr has made a minority interest investment in new business start-up Elegantly Spirited Limited, the owner of alcohol-free spirits brand STRYYK.
Elegantly...
Grocery To Be Key Growth Area For Amazon In The UK
Amazon looks set to continue experiencing exponential growth in the UK. Its retail revenue is expected to increase by 58% over the next five...
Sainsbury’s Ditches Plastic Bags In Fruit & Veg And Bakery Aisles
Sainsbury’s has announced its latest moves to reduce the amount of plastic it uses. This includes the retailer removing the plastic bags in its...
John Lewis Partnership Names New Chairman
The John Lewis Partnership has named Sharon White – the current boss of Ofcom – as its sixth chairman to replace the departing Sir...
Loch Lomond Bought By Overseas Investment Group
Scotch whisky maker Loch Lomond has been acquired by a Hong Kong-based investment fund in a deal thought to be worth around £400m.
Hillhouse Capital...
Global Online FMCG Sales Grew By 20% Last Year
Online sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) grew by 20.3% globally in 2018 and now represent 5.1% of grocery sales worldwide, according to new...
Cereal Brand Primrose’s Kitchen Planning Expansion Following Acquisition
Premium breakfast cereal producer Primrose’s Kitchen has been acquired by a team of well-known British businessmen, with it now planning for major expansion.
PK Ventures,...
Amazon Opening Kiosks In Train Stations Selling Discounted Goods
Following Monday’s news that Amazon has launched an initiative that will see it open physical outlets on UK high streets, it has been revealed...
Online Grocery Market Forecast To Grow 163% Over Next Five Years
Digital technologies are revolutionising the way the food and consumer goods industry operates and online sales are forecast to grow 163% by 2023 across...
PROPERCORN Moving Into Crisps Category
Popcorn brand PROPERCORN has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of ‘PROPERCHIPS’, a new range of better-for-you crisps.
The lentil-based snack comes in four...
