All The Grocer articles in 30 August 2025
Previous issues.
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Comment & OpinionStart with the Customer: an essential text on customer experience
Peter Cross’s book is full of practical advice on understanding the modern customer
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Promotional FeaturesHow transatlantic relations can help with UK trends insight
As brands and retailers look to satisfy UK consumers’ latest whims, a look across the Pond (and back) can spotlight some key trends on the cusp of developing in the market.
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NewsNik Naks extends snacking lineup with ‘conical’ Twisters duo
Nice ’n’ Spicy and Tangy ’n’ Cheesy flavours will hit Sainsbury’s stores this week
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NewsSuntory CEO resigns over purchase of ‘potentially illegal supplement’
Reports in local press in Tokyo said police were investigating supplements sent to Takeshi Niinami’s home may have contained a cannabis component
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NewsDistillers descend on Parliament to demand spirits duty freeze
Successive duty increases have driven inflation, stymied investment and halted sales of ’a once-booming’ sector, suppliers say
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NewsHarry’s unveils ‘most advanced’ shaving range Plus
Onyx, Tide and Clay handles come with a five-blade cartridge and travel blade cover
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NewsDuppy Share launches £1m crowdfunding campaign to fuel global growth
Funds will be used to fuel growth in global markets and launch new products
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NewsCo-op Wholesale renews tie-up with Griffiths Forecourts for five more years
The wholesaler has been supplying Griffiths, which runs three Nisa Local stores in Llantwit Fardre, Bridgend and Miskin, for over 10 years
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NewsParty Rings adds cake inspired by ring-shaped iced biscuit
It comes after owner Fox’s Burton’s Companies rolled out a new look for Party Rings earlier this year
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Comment & OpinionMaking South Asian Heritage Month a growth engine
South Asian-founded brands remain a small fraction of what shoppers actually see on shelves, says Ivor Peters, food writer at Urban Rajah, and Nirali & Jag Mankodi, co-founders of Superfoodio
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NewsDomino’s UK launches £20m share buyback programme
The purpose of the programme is to reduce the pizza giant’s share capital
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NewsCo-op Wholesale cuts fuel levy for Northern Ireland retailers
The move follows the wholesaler’s decision to ditch the fuel levy for retailers operating across England, Scotland and Wales in January
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NewsLidl increases sales of own-label plant-based products and milk alternatives by 700%
The supermarket has by far surpassed a targeted 400% increase in five years
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NewsLipton Teas and Infusions appoints Heineken veteran as CEO
The new hire will take charge on 1 October
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NewsDeliveroo targets mid-week family meal market with ‘Family Dinneroo’
Family Dinneroo offers ‘a convenient alternative for parents looking to reduce the mental and physical load of weekday family mealtimes’
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NewsWaitrose hands first retail listing to The Kernel brewery in beer and cider shake-up
A total of 81 SKUs will land with the retailer between 1 September and 13 October
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NewsCheeky Panda unveils major brand and packaging makeover
The overhaul gives greater prominence to the fast-growing brand’s Colin the Panda mascot
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NewsSupreme picks up 1001 carpet cleaner in £2m deal
Tracing its heritage back to the 1940s, 1001 supplies a range of carpet and upholstery care products to the likes of Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Home Bargains and B&M Bargains
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NewsBespoke Kitchen Foods ready to ‘seize’ growth following LDC investment
LDC’s investment follows three years of rapid growth at Bespoke, when the company has averaged 18% revenue growth per year
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NewsEconomic headwinds hammering convenience sales, investment and jobs, says ACS
The trade body’s 2025 Local Shop Report, published today, showed the total projected sales this year had fallen