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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NEW 🥢 Asian Itsu to launch new frozen Jumbo Spring Rolls Coconut Chicken, Hoisin Duck and Vegetable Crunch available in supermarkets now for rsp: £3.95/4x75g 🔗 See where to get them here: bit.ly/4cYZP3u
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
NEW 🌭 Sausage Herta to launch three new chilled frankfurter flavours Italian Frankfurters, Curry Frankfurters and Jalapeño Jumbo Frankfurters available in stores this autumn
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NEW 🐟 Fish Tesco to launch new Finest fish range Introducing seven fish and shellfish products to “make it easier than ever” for customers to recreate restaurant dishes at home 🔗 Read the full story here: bit.ly/46IXYMA
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NEW 🐑 Pie Pukka to launch its first lamb pie Lamb, Pea & Mint Pie available in supermarkets now for rsp: £2.50/205g 🔗 See where to get them here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/pukka-make…
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Dishpatch is ramping up its Christmas offer through Waitrose this year Its biggest festive collection to date bringing together six celebrity chefs across 13 limited-edition dishes The range features Michel Roux, Angela Hartnett, Rick Stein, Andi Oliver, Sabrina Ghayour and Atul Kochhar
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Michel Roux, Angela Hartnett, Rick Stein & more: Dishpatch at Waitrose Christmas 2026
Dishpatch is ramping up its Christmas offer through Waitrose this year, with its biggest festive collection to date bringing together six celebrity chefs across 13 limited-edition dishes
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
UK dairy farmers delivered more than 240 million litres of milk less than would be expected this summer due to the high temperatures
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Over 240 million litres of milk lost in record summer heat, data shows
Analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit showed that dairy farmers delivered over four days' less milk than would be expected, equivalent to more than a billion school milk cartons
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Forget the PayPal mafia, let’s start the feminist mafia” Here We Flo founders Susan Allen and Tara Chandra are on a mission to tackle the stigma around period care
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How Here We Flo is taking the shame out of period care
Susan Allen and Tara Chandra are on a mission to tackle the stigma around period care
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Given this year’s roasting summer, it’s somewhat ironic that ice cream is looking to make hay when the sun doesn’t shine What are retailers and suppliers doing to broaden ice cream’s appeal? And what does the prospect of longer, hotter summers augur? #TheDairymen
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How can ice cream keep its cool whatever the weather?
As summers get hotter, what are retailers and suppliers doing to broaden ice cream's appeal?
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NEW 🍠 Grains Bosh to launch range of nutrient-dense grain bowls Korean Firecracker Grains, Mediterranean Orzo & Beans, and Thai Sweet Potato Grains available in supermarkets for rsp: £4.75/300g 🔗 See where to get them here: bit.ly/4iOQqPz
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#TomorrowsPapersToday Check out The Grocer digital edition now: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/still-like…
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The popularisation of #GLP1 weight-loss drugs has driven a rebound in M&A in snacking companies around the world
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GLP-1s drive rebound in snacking category M&A, analysis finds
The popularisation of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has driven a rebound in M&A in snacking companies around the world, according to analysis by investment bank Houlihan Lokey
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Little Moons has put the troubles of its 2024 ­leadership change and factory closure behind it Rebounding to profitability last year
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Little Moons CEO hails turnaround amid bounce back to profitability
Fresh accounts for the frozen mochi maker showed it jumped to a £940k operating profit last year
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Poundland posts a return to like-for-like sales growth in its latest quarterly trading update
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Poundland hails return to like-for-like sales growth in Q4
The figures should strengthen Poundland's position as owner Gordon Brothers prepares to auction the variety discounter
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NEW 🌱 Plant-based Oatly to launch two oat drinks designed to help consumers get more #fibre Fibre Barista Edition and Fibre Low-Cal Edition available for rsp: £2.40/one litre 🔗 Read the full story here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/oatly-laun…
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Asda wins cheapest supermarket of the week for the third time in a row And with a more decisive #Grocer33 victory than last week
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Asda continues streak as cheapest supermarket and widens margin
Asda had the highest rate of inflation this week but still landed the win
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Advantage Group’s latest survey shows supplier satisfaction holding steady But underneath that, AI creep, staff turnover and a drop in the number of experienced buyers are straining the relationship
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What do suppliers really think of retailers?
Advantage Group's latest survey shows supplier satisfaction holding steady - but underneath that, AI creep, staff turnover and a drop in the number of experienced buyers are straining the relationship
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Sainsbury’s to launch more than 330 new products across its Christmas range From prawn tostadas to charcuterie & fondue platters and pistachio panettones to Clemencello
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Prawn Tostadas and Clemencello: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Christmas 2026
Sainsbury's is putting its premium Taste the Difference Discovery tier at the heart of Christmas 2026, with more than 60 products from the range joining its festive offer for the first time
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
M&S is the latest retailer to draw the ire of the Real Bread Campaign Claiming a store sells “freshly baked products throughout the day”
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M&S mocked by campaign group over ‘freshly baked’ claim
The group, which campaigns for a statutory legal definition of 'real bread', has mocked the retailer over claims made in its announcement of a new store at Heathrow Terminal 5 last month
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Key food sector concerns around the proposed SPS deal with the EU remain “unresolved” Despite Burnham this week stating he hoped for negotiations to be concluded by the end of the year
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SPS concerns ‘unresolved’ despite Burnham hopes of EU deal by end of year
Industry experts are warning the government continues to ignore major concerns over the impact the SPS deal will have on the food sector
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Dairy #farmers have long faced an imbalance when it comes to negotiations with processors Will new #regulations help them to fight their corners better? #TheDairymen
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Fair dealing rules: are they working?
Farmers have long faced an imbalance when it comes to negotiations with processors. Will new regulations help them to fight their corners better?
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NEW 🍸 Drinks M&S has unveiled more than 100 new beverages as part of its “biggest ever” festive drinks selection 🔗 See what's new here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/mands-adds…
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Tesco has become an “anchor investor” in former health tsar Henry Dimbleby’s new venture fund It is aimed at accelerating developments in health and emerging technologies
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Tesco becomes ‘game-changing’ backer for Henry Dimbleby’s £100m health plan
As well as a £20m investment in Dimbleby's Bramble Fund, Tesco said it was working with the Leon restaurant founder on a new Tesco-Bramble Innovation Partnership
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Deliveroo couriers will pick, pack and deliver Aldi products to customers The move comes in an exclusive partnership between the aggregator app and the discounter
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Deliveroo couriers to pick, pack and deliver Aldi rapid grocery orders
The new 'Shop & Deliver' service will be trialled across eight stores from early October
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Graham’s the Family Dairy has gone from a small local operation to an innovative player at the forefront of the protein boom #TheDairymen
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Robert Graham on leading the dairy protein boom
Graham's the Family Dairy has gone from a small local operation to an innovative player at the forefront of the protein boom. What's next?
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NEW 🧀 Cheese Cathedral City to launch new spreadable and peelable cheese products Mature Spreadable and Lighter Spreadable (rsp: £1.75/100g) as well as new Cheese Peelers (rsp: £1.75/three-pack and £2.95/six-pack) 🔗 See where to get them here: bit.ly/4rD9G4X
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Iceland Foods to use #AI to calculate markdowns on yellow label items It aims to reduce the amount of #foodwaste from stores
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Iceland Foods to use AI to calculate yellow label markdowns and cut food waste
The technology, from WasteInsight, save store staff time and 'protect margins' on products, by ensuring that close to expiry lines are identified more quickly
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
UK government to relaunch its food strategy under the new banner Food Nation 2040 Promising a “framework of action” on health, resilience and growth
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Food strategy enters next phase as Food Nation 2040
The IGD revealed today it has been asked by Defra to oversee the rollout of the new strategy
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Asda revives fuel discount for members of its Rewards loyalty scheme
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Asda brings back fuel discount for loyalty scheme members
Asda first introduced the offer in July, linking its Rewards app and its petrol forecourts for the first time
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Crosta Mollica to merge with Nestlé-backed European Pizza Group to form a €1bn pizza giant
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Crosta Mollica merges with EPG to form €1bn pizza giant
After months of speculation over a sale of Crosta Mollica by its private equity owners, the rapidly growing challenger brand said it would instead merge with EPG in a partnership retaining both compan...
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Co-op Group has axed its standalone On The Go operation Closing all five micro-stores as it focuses on expanding the concept within its existing convenience estate
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Co-op pulls plug on standalone On The Go format
The society first launched the micro-store concept on 31 July last year in Solihull, showcasing a range of food and drink to-go options catering different parts of the day
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Cheesemongers are encouraging consumers to look beyond cheddar by fostering close relationships and offering unique experiences #TheDairymen
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The retailers putting artisanal cheese in the picture
Cheesemongers are encouraging consumers to look beyond cheddar by fostering close relationships and offering unique experiences
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
NEW 🍔 Plant-based Impossible Foods to launch into UK retail for the first time Burger Patties, Smoky Chipotle ‘Chicken’ Pieces, Spicy ‘Chicken’ Fries, and ‘Beef’ Kofta available in supermarkets 🔗 See where to get them here: bit.ly/4rxszXa
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Food sales at M&S are “flying” But the fashion business is still “hungover” from last year’s #cyberattack
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M&S Food ‘flying’ but fashion still ‘hungover’ from cyberattack
The retailer's grocery market share has soared from 4.1% to 4.5% since the end of March, a rate that "even M&S must be surprised by", according to investment bank Peel Hunt
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A “game-changing” collaboration between retailers and suppliers is being opened up to the industry It uses spare capacity in delivery trucks to redistribute surplus food
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Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S launch ‘game-changing’ AI truck collaboration
Collaboration between retailers and suppliers uses spare capacity in delivery trucks
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Co-op’s underlying losses deepened in the first half of the year The stricken retailer struggled to regain its feet after the 2025 #cyberattack and resultant leadership churn
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Co-op losses deepen in first half as promotions bite into P&L
Co-op's underlying losses deepened in the first half of the year, as the stricken retailer struggled to regain its feet after the 2025 cyberattack and resultant leadership churn
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
NEW 🥢 Plant-based La Vie to launch Tofu Pan Fry Teriyaki and Tofu Nuggets Available in supermarkets from today 🔗 See where to get them here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/la-vie-lau…
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Higher average prices have buoyed liquid milk’s balance sheet. But demand hasn’t kept pace So, how easy is it to innovate in liquid milk? And which suppliers are pulling it off? #TheDairymen
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How liquid milk is working to be more innovative
Higher average prices have buoyed liquid milk's balance sheet. However, demand hasn't kept pace.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Public concern over the impact of #climatechange on the supply of tea, coffee, bananas and chocolate has soared
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Fears mounting over climate impact on food supplies, reports Fairtrade Foundation
Some 84% of UK consumers were concerned about the impact of climate change on food supplies, Fairtrade said
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For #GLP1 users with smaller appetites, every calorie counts And dairy is caught in the crossroads of functionality and indulgence #TheDairymen
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The weight-loss boom reshaping the dairy sector
For GLP-1 users with smaller appetites, every calorie counts - and dairy is caught in the crossroads of functionality and indulgence
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Tesco workers complain new partnerships with Uber Eats and Deliveroo are “genuinely destroying the store” With demand from the platforms making their work “a nightmare”
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Tesco’s new Uber Eats and Deliveroo partnerships ‘genuinely destroying the store’ say staff
The demand from aggregator apps is making supermarket workers' jobs 'a nightmare'
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NEW 🍗 Cereal KFC and Surreal to launch ‘KFCereal’ A savoury chicken flavoured cereal intended to be served with gravy instead of milk Available exclusively DTC from today for £6 🔗 Read the full story here: bit.ly/4iD5mAl
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Delivery drivers at Hovis’ Avonmouth site in Bristol are set to strike in a dispute over pay Threatening bread shortages across the south west and west Midlands
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Hovis delivery drivers to strike over pay dispute, threatening shortages
Around 60 Unite members will strike indefinitely from 24 September after rejecting a 3% pay rise, according to Unite
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Red Tractor has launched a six-week consultation for farmers and industry stakeholders To give them a say on proposed changes to Red Tractor’s Beef & Lamb and Dairy standards
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Red Tractor launches Beef & Lamb and Dairy consultations
The proposed changes include reducing the number of prescriptive audit points and a more farm-specific approach to livestock health planning
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
More Brits are looking to mainland Europe for their #cheese fix 🧀 What’s causing this change in UK appetites for Continental cheese? And what are retailers and suppliers doing to capitalise on them? #TheDairymen
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Soft cheeses work hard to drive Continental growth
More Brits are looking to mainland Europe for their cheese fix. Continental cheese supermarket sales are steadily growing - up 4% in value on volumes up 1.5%
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NEW 🎃 Halloween Heinz to launch limited-edition Chilli Bite Ketchup Available in supermarkets from 29 September for rsp: £3.39/400ml 🔗 See where to get them here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/heinz-laun…
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
McDonald’s UK & Ireland is bringing back its World Heist menu With new items from Germany, Canada, the UAE, the Netherlands, India and Australia
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McDonald’s brings back World Heist with new menu items
The manu features items from Germany, Canada, the UAE, the Netherlands, India and Australia
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Social media continues to evolve, making true engagement tricky Dairy brands are using canny partnerships and authentic content to stand out
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How dairy brands are winning on social media
Social media continues to evolve, making true engagement tricky. Dairy brands are using canny partnerships and authentic content to stand out
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
While cheddar’s share of British cheese sales has grown marginally in the past year, another type is dominating the growth story Cottage cheese Who’s most likely to grab a big wedge of British cheese sales? #TheDairymen
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How cottage cheese is inspiring British suppliers
Who's most likely to grab a big wedge of British cheese sales in the coming year? And how?
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
There’s a new style of parenting on the rise. It’s called being a butter mum But what's behind #butter’s popularity? #TheDairymen
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Premium lines drive block butter’s success
There's a new style of parenting on the rise. It's called being a butter mum
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NEW 🇬🇷 Yoghurt Biotiful Gut Health to launch new Greek Recipe Kefir Whole Fat 3% and 0% available in supermarkets now for rsp: £3.50/450g 🔗 Read the full story here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/biotiful-g…
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