All The Grocer articles in 29 March 2025
Previous issues.
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Promotional FeaturesHow brands and retailers can win with data
There’s no shortage of data swirling around in UK food and drink, but putting it to good use is a different matter entirely. So, how can brands and retailers take the data they have and put it to work?
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NewsAldi celebrates 35th UK birthday by giving 35 shoppers £35 vouchers
Aldi’s birthday giveaway of £35 vouchers makes for a total prize pot of £1,225
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NewsMedia Bites 2 April: Trump tariffs, Asda, inflation, Wild, Tobacco, 7-Eleven
Much of today’s press focus is on Donald Trump and speciifcally the US president’s so-called ’Liberation Day’ tarrifs
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NewsGreencore to buy rival food-to-go firm Bakkavor for £1.2bn
Bakkavor had previously rebuffed two offers from Greencore, including a £1.1bn approach last month.
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NewsOceanSaver censured by ASA over environmental claims
The watchdog investigated four matters raised by Ecover and its parent company, People Against Dirty Holdings
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: George Holt, senior marketing manager, Sides
’Gain as much hands-on experience as possible. Whether through internships, part-time jobs, or even volunteering, real-world experience will give you much-needed insights’
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NewsMedia Bites 1 April: Harrods, Post Office, Yum Brands
Late former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed was the subject of reports of sexual abuse following his death last year
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NewsDoritos relaunches Dippers chips and adds Zesty Lime variant
Doritos has also launched a new platform featuring recipes to make Doritos-based dishes at home
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NewsTesco launches Finest Wagyu Steak range in response to growing demand
The supermarket said the additions to its Finest Steakhouse range offered unparalleled flavour marbling, and tenderness
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NewsMedia Bites 31 March: Primark, M&S in the north west, Asda, DP World
In high street news, many outlets pounced on the story that Primark boss Paul Marchant has resigned
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Comment & OpinionUnilever’s surprise CEO switch marks a new era for leadership
Unilever’s decision to swap out Hein Schumacher for Fernando Fernandez crosses a rubicon, says Ian Wright of Acuti Associates
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Analysis & FeaturesFood Strategy board: who’s on it and what will they do?
Defra has named 13 food ‘big hitters’ who will form the group. But some sources fear the lineup is ‘imbalanced’ toward intervention
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Comment & OpinionCharles Leclerc welcomes Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari with Peroni gift
The apparently co-habiting Ferrari team-mates bond over a beer in a fancy Italian villa
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InterviewsTom Molnar’s simple mantra at Gail’s: doing bread better
From skateboards to sourdough, Gail’s CEO Tom Molnar talks expansion, gentrification and the future potential of his upmarket bakery chain
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NewsBio&Me launches protein-boosted porridge pots into Sainsbury’s
Each 65g pot delivers more than 12g of plant-based protein
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NewsParfetts upgrades ordering app to help retailers manage spending
New features include a dynamic infographic that allows retailers with contractual spend targets to track their progress
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NewsFood sales fall in February as wider retail sales climb
‘After a very strong January, food sales fell back this month, particularly across supermarkets,’ said ONS senior statistician Hannah Finselbach
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NewsJazz apple Juniors launch in selected UK retailers
Worldwide Fruit has launched the British-grown Jazz Juniors to complement the success of the Jazz apple brand
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Comment & OpinionLa Cocina: film explores dramatic shift at New York restaurant
Fans of The Bear and Boiling Point might question the need for another look into a high-pressure kitchen – but how about one where no one cares about food?
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NewsNisa rebranded Co-op Wholesale in ‘new era’ for the group
It means its B2B partners will now purchase through Co-op Wholesale, while the Nisa fascia on convenience stores will remain the same