All The Grocer articles in 22 March 2025
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Comment & OpinionSimpler Recycling opens the door for food redistribution
If businesses are forced to separate food waste, they may think twice about where edible surplus goes, says Richard Smith, head of food supply at The Felix Project
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Comment & OpinionPranks, accessories and NPD: grocery makes April fools of us
From accessories that pair perfectly with brands to spoof announcements and the inevitable slew of out-there NPD, there’s no shortage of ingenuity to admire
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Comment & OpinionDefra’s Food Strategy will fail if it doesn’t support growth
Addressing obesity, sustainability and food security all crucial in food strategy but so is growth
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the Windsor Framework isn’t delivering for GB-NI trade
A year in, the Windsor Framework’s green and red lanes aren’t cutting red tape for GB-NI trade as intended, say experts. And it’s about to get worse
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Analysis & FeaturesPicking nightmare: how to ease c-store quick commerce pressure
As demand for quick commerce grows, the constant presence and pressure of riders in c-stores is leaving staff in tears. Can the retailers and aggregators fix the problem?
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NewsCentral Co-op launches AI household bill management service for staff
The AI tool keeps track of household bills, including energy, broadband, mobile and mortgage, and gives staff reminders so they can search for a cheaper provider before contracts automatically renew
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Comment & OpinionSocial media influencers can bridge the cultural gap for fmcg
Unlike traditional media, creators foster two-way conversations with their communities, says Sam Coleman, SVP and executive director at The Fifth
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NewsCo-op joins Aldi price matching fray with 100-plus offers
The move will see Co-op matching Aldi prices on over 100 everyday essentials, including fresh fruit, milk, eggs and bread
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Comment & OpinionThe snacking industry causes harm and needs regulating
Our current voluntary approach towards reformulation has proven inadequate, says Sonia Pombo, head of impact & research for Action on Salt
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NewsCarlsberg Britvic launches 1664 Bière 0.0% into grocery
The launch will be backed by a ’multimillion-pound’ campaign from April
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NewsMorrisons closes fresh counters, stores and cafés, putting 365 jobs at risk
Morrisons cuts hundreds of jobs as cafès, market kitchens, convenience stores, fresh counters, florists and pharmacies close for good
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NewsLynx unveils new look for Africa deodorant after ‘discontinued’ stunt
On Friday, Lynx posted an Instagram image captioned “Rest in Africa”
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NewsElla’s Kitchen updates age label on babyfood pouches to six months
The update will align Ella’s Kitchen’s product portfolio with current NHS and World Health Organization guidelines
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Range PreviewCavapoos, dinosaurs and Custard Cream Eggs: M&S Easter range 2025
Marks & Spencer is embracing indulgence and novelty this Easter with a range that reflects growing consumer appetite for loaded and layered eggs
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NewsAldi asks Mother's Day shoppers to nominate mum to win free flowers
It is the latest in a long series of email-based competitions staged by Aldi in recent months, as it seeks new ways to communicate directly with customers while not having an app-based loyalty scheme
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NewsBrewDog and Beavertown add fruity beers to tap growing trend
BrewDog has added a peach lager, while Beavertown has added berry and watermelon-flavoured brews
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NewsReese’s adds chocolate dipped peanuts to tap Gen Z snacking trends
‘We’re offering a fun way for consumers to enjoy the sweet and salty flavours they love,’ said Reese’s
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Analysis & FeaturesLottie Shaw’s: the West Yorkshire baker with parkin at its heart
Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards judges this month handed the parkin a gold, declaring it “seriously good”
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NewsMedia Bites 24 March: Ocado, pub prices and Jamaican rum
Ocado has watered down its DE&I targets, the Telegraph reports
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NewsCity snapshot: Wetherspoons shares trading at two-year low after profit hit
Its share price fell over 9% after it released half-year results, bringing its total fall to over 11% since the start of the year