Charles Wright
Charles is The Grocer’s digital and social producer, specialising in trend pieces, profiles and range previews - curating content and shaping The Grocer’s online presence.
Charles conducts interviews with industry professionals, providing a glimpse into the personal and professional lives of leaders in food and drink through My Alternative CV profiles, and offering insight into what a career in fmcg could look like for other young people through My Food and Drink Job.
They preview upcoming product ranges, especially during seasonal events, highlighting new product launches, trends, and innovations before they hit supermarket shelves. Charles also contributes to analysis pieces covering trends, industry developments and attitudes social media.
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ProfilesRodd’s founder Will Lenney on YouTube, Lewis Hamilton and mini-golf
‘We’ve been figuring out the retail world as we go, learning loads, and having a good laugh along the way’
ProfilesMy food & drink job: Dylan Batizovszky, buying manager, The Turmeric Co
‘I think the biggest misconception is that it is boring and repetitive – the reality is every day is a chance to learn new things and get involved’
ProfilesDr Will’s CEO Liam White on ketchup, Nando’s and shelf space
‘It’s always worth it in the end – but it can be a long road to get there sometimes!’
ProfilesFox’s Burton’s Companies’s Jo Harwood on graduates, Swayze and chablis
‘I’d like to see greater visibility of the career opportunities available in grocery for school leavers’
ProfilesDash Water CEO Alex Wright on dyslexia, sleepwalking and persistence
‘Sometimes you have to pause or shelve a genuinely good initiative because it isn’t the right priority at that moment’
ProfilesMy food & drink job: Cyril Leopoldo, Pride celebrations co‑lead, Carlsberg Britvic
‘We have a network of Be Proud allies across the business who act as ambassadors and trusted points of contact for colleagues’
Analysis & Features10 new products making the most of the fibremaxxing trend in 2026
From cereals and snack bars to yoghurts and functional drinks, high-fibre claims are appearing on packs at an unprecedented rate as brands rush to capitalise on growing consumer interest in gut health
ProfilesLove Sum Dumplings co-founder Sandy Tang on birds, 999 and Dragons’ Den
‘Bao bun’ literally means bun bun – imagine ordering a ‘bread bread sandwich’
ProfilesMy food & drink job: Heather Kennedy, Pride external partnerships lead, Nestlé
‘York Pride with Nestlé was actually the first Pride event I went to. Before that I hadn’t been out at work, so it was a big moment for me’
Range PreviewTesco launches new meal deal options for summer 2026
Tesco is refreshing its meal deal options for the summer with a mix of limited-edition mains, salads and snacks that lean into bolder flavours for a more premium lunchtime
Range PreviewWaitrose launches new Italian range with Angela Hartnett
The Hartnett with Waitrose range, which lands in stores this week, features chilled filled pasta, sauces, focaccia and lasagne
Range PreviewChicken wing roulette and poutine fries: Asda World Cup 2026 food range
Asda is using the summer of football’s late-night kick-offs to tempt shoppers away from pricier takeaways
Range PreviewCo-op launches Premium Small Plates range
Co-op is launching 25 new small plates to its premium Irresistible range built around Mediterranean flavours and easy sharing
ProfilesMüller’s Deborah Carlin on Oasis, spreadsheets and making a difference
‘Small steps in the right direction are much better than giant leaps in the wrong direction’
ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ben Kearney, Pride marketing assistant, Tesco
‘I am proud to work for an employer that does not just accept me and my identity, but celebrates it’
ProfilesFlorette’s Polly Davies on food waste, NPD and odd shoes
‘As an industry we all need to take more risks to move categories on and inspire more mealtimes’
ProfilesMy food & drink job: Seren Meyer, quality assurance lead, Hilltop Honey
‘In New Zealand for six months I worked for a honey supplier. This gave me valuable insight into the industry, from hive to production’
ProfilesHighland Spring’s Gill Foden on health, Amal Clooney and growth mindset
‘There’s a real opportunity to make it easier for people to choose nutritious options’
Range PreviewTesco launches new Korean and Japanese snack range
Tesco is pushing into Asian-inspired snacking with a new Korean and Japanese range spanning crisps, confectionery, pouch drinks and mochi-style treats
ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ben Read, partnerships lead, Company Shop
‘There is real pride in seeing the genuine impact it makes for people living in communities that need a bit of extra help’