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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 2m
Defra officials defend government record on food resilience, after MPs criticised its preparedness for supply-side shocks
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Defra defends food resilience record at tough Commons inquiry
MPs have called Defra's plans for food supply disruption 'massively behind the curve'
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 1h
Sainsbury’s to sell and transfer the operation of all its petrol stations in Northern Ireland
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Sainsbury’s to sell all Northern Ireland petrol stations
As part of the deal, Go Forecourts will 'invest significantly in the sites'
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 3h
Pernod Ricard preparing for a potential listing in India But the maker of Jameson whiskey, Absolut vodka and Martell cognac continues to grapple with falling alcohol sales in many of its key markets
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Pernod Ricard readies India IPO as US and China woes continue
The French spirits group posted a 19% increase in sales in India in the first three months of its financial year
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 3h
Halloween spending to reach £705m this year, up 6% on 2025 Shoppers prepare for parties, fancy dress and decorated homes on a Saturday night
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Halloween spending to reach £705m as Saturday boosts parties and alcohol sales
An online panel survey of 1,002 UK shoppers by retail and shopper marketing agency Savvy found that 46% planned to celebrate Halloween in some way, rising to 78% among families
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 5h
Morrisons has updated its More Card app to include “sharper, hyper-personalised offers” With the supermarket’s customers receiving personalised prices on specific products for the first time
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Morrisons updates More Card app with ‘sharper offers’ and shopping list builder tool
The update is designed to "make shopping easier and help customers get more value from their More Card" the supermarket said
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 5h
NEW 🥔 Crisps Walkers to launch posh crisp range Gold: Somerset Mature Cheddar & Onion, Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Black Truffle, and Cider Vinegar & Sea Salt available for rsp: £2/140g 🔗 Read the full story here: bit.ly/4s8FS0m
A bag of Walkers Gold premium potato crisps in sea salt and olive oil flavor. The packaging is light-colored with an image of crisps, olive oil, and herbs. Text indicates the crisps are a "great taste" winner.A bag of Walkers Gold Premium Potato Crisps in Black Truffle flavor. The packaging features an image of crisps and black truffles, with text highlighting a new product and the Great Taste Guarantee.A bag of Walkers Gold premium potato crisps with Somerset Mature Cheddar & Onion flavor. The packaging features images of crisps and cheese, along with a "Great Taste" emblem.A bag of Walkers Gold Premium Potato Crisps with Cider Vinegar & Sea Salt flavor. The packaging is cream and green with the Walkers logo at the top and a "Great Taste" badge.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 7h
Just Eat has launched a new global brand platform – ‘Stay Just Where You Are’ Doing away with the celebrity superstars its marketing has long relied on as well as its ‘Did somebody say… Just Eat?’ tagline
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Just Eat ditches celeb superstars and jingle for new brand platform ‘to last for 30 years'
The new brand platform - 'Stay Just Where You Are' - is "built around a simple, highly relatable human truth"
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Nut and dried fruit supplier Whitworths has continued a hot streak to grow sales by 16.6% last year It comes as shoppers’ interest in healthy eating and home baking held strong
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Whitworths revenues soar as demand for nuts and seeds climbs higher
Whitworths' strong revenue growth pushed its underlying profits higher, with operating profit before adjustments growing from £5.9m to £7.4m
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
NEW 🍹 Cocktails Ellie Goulding’s ready-to-drink brand Served to launch new vodka-based RTD range Vodka+ combines “premium” vodka, coconut water and Himalayan pink salt Blue Raspberry and Black Cherry available now for rsp: £3.30/330ml 🔗 See where to get them here: bit.ly/4s8Bq1F
Two cans of Served Vodka+ are displayed. The left can features a pink label with "Black Cherry" flavor, and the right can has a blue label with "Blue Raspberry" flavor. Both contain 6% alcohol by volume and include Himalayan pink salt and coconut water.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
The government has launched the Organic Action Plan to support farmers in England
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Organic sector welcomes government action plan for growth
The plan sets out measures to grow the domestic market including advice and support for farmers considering the transition to organic production and more opportunities to sell organic food in the UK
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
David Wood Baking to undergo a brand refresh as its lender completes a buyout to take the own-label bakery out of family ownership
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David Wood Baking rebrands as lender completes buyout
David Wood Baking will undergo a brand refresh as its lender completes a buyout to take the own-label bakery out of family ownership, The Grocer has learned
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
NEW 🐟 Fish Wild’r to launch UK’s first chilled, ready-to-eat tuna steaks MSC Yellowfin Tuna Steaks in Ginger, Lime & Coconut available from today for rsp: £7.35/2x90g 🔗 See where to get them here: bit.ly/47oxXT5
Packaging of Wild'R brand, featuring two grilled yellowfin tuna steaks with ginger, lime, and coconut. The label highlights "Wild Caught," "High in Omega 3," and "Ready to Eat." Background illustration shows a person on a boat against a purple and green backdrop.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Iceland Foods executive chairman Richard Walker has been appointed chairman of a new advisory board for charity Second Chance Partnership
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Iceland’s Walker to chair Second Chance advisory board
The appointments come as the charity continues to expand the adoption of its employment model which has helped more than 500 prison leavers secure work through major firms including Iceland Foods
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Fibre consumption appears to have dipped Despite shoppers becoming more aware of the macronutrient’s health benefits
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Brits’ fibre intake appears to fall as fibremaxxing trend reaches its peak
Fibre volumes across total take-home food & drink fell by 0.5% in the year to 9 August
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Cakes and biscuits are under pressure All top five biscuit brands and four of the top five cake brands are in volume decline Can confectionery-inspired bakes lure shoppers?
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Cakes and biscuits harness the power of confectionery
All top five biscuit brands and four of the top five cake brands are in volume decline
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
NEW 🧀 Cheese Emmi to launch new Melts range Classic Fondue, Classic Raclette and Classic Swiss Cheese Dip available in stores from 19 October 🔗 See where to get them here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/emmi-launc…
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
EasyGroup has launched multi-category marketplace EasyShop Founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou says is “set to rival Amazon”
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EasyGroup launches marketplace ‘set to rival Amazon’
The online marketplace has launched across 21 European countries, including the UK, today.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Bosses from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Co-op, M&S others meet the Chancellor to warn against raising taxes in the #budget
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Bosses of major supermarkets meet Healey with budget demands
Executives will tell John Healey that 'choices he makes at the end of month will determine whether more shops open or close, whether retail jobs grow or decline and whether prices rise faster or slowe...
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
After the 1990s heyday of regional food groups, such local champions have faded out What – if anything – has taken their place?
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Can regional food groups find a path to survival?
After the 1990s heyday of regional food groups, such local champions have faded out. What - if anything - has taken their place?
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
NEW 🍹 Cocktails Malibu to launch new range of 10% abv ready-to-drink cocktails Punch: Watermelon, Peach Tea and Piña Colada available for rsp: £3.50/237ml 🔗 Read the full story here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/malibu-eye…
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
M&S Food MD calls on Burnham to get the EU reset “done” It comes after the PM yesterday confirmed the delayed summit with the bloc would take place on 20 November
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M&S urges Burnham to get SPS deal ‘done’ as EU summit confirmed for 20 November
Burnham told MPs on Monday that failing to forge closer links with Europe would be a 'dereliction of duty'
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Control systems of more than 800 UK retailer fridges are “reachable by anyone on the internet who knows where to look”
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More than 800 UK supermarket fridges at heightened risk of hacking
The finding comes after hackers commandeered fridge and freezer systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, remotely raising their temperature
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Retail trade union Usdaw “deeply concerned that Poundland is being pushed into #administration” by owner Gordon Brothers
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Union ‘deeply concerned Poundland is being pushed into administration’
Usdaw said it had persistently sought talks with Gordon Brothers to no avail and feared a decision could be made on Poundland's fate as soon as Tuesday
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Europe’s food systems rank among the world’s most resilient But the continent’s stability is threatened by “productivity strains” linked to #climatechange that threaten future #foodsecurity
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Europe’s food security threatened by climate-linked productivity slump
Economist Enterprise's Resilient Food System Index warned Europe was becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Arla Foods has expanded its climate action programme with more incentives for farmers
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Arla expands climate action programme to accelerate progress on farms
The FarmAhead Incentive, launched in 2023, enables farmers to earn points for documented actions to reduce CO2 emissions on farms and those points directly influence the price they receive for their m...
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Co-op has integrated its wholesale and franchise channels under a unified management structure to streamline support for independent retailers
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Co-op unifies franchise and wholesale operations as contract value doubles
The new division will see the wholesale arm's existing business development and account management teams expanded to service both channels
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
NEW 🎄 Christmas Celebrity chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi to launch new festive into Waitrose 🔗 See what's new here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/ottolenghi…
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
FSA finds eggs from Ukrainian egg business contaminated with #salmonella
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FSA finds salmonella in Ukrainian eggs
The FSA has urged businesses to withdraw and recall eggs from Yasensvit from the supply chain immediately after finding they were contaminated with salmonella enteritidis
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Uber Eats is readied to offer UK retailers courier picking Uber riders will pick products from stores, pack and pay for them before delivering them to customers
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Uber Eats courier pick, pack and pay service now available in UK
The aggregator confirmed the service was now available to merchants in the UK, having been announced as coming imminently back in 2024.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
No cod should be caught in UK waters next year
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Cod stock collapse fears trigger ‘do not catch’ advice
The latest scientific advice has advised that there should be a 'zero catch' for cod across the North Sea, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and English Channel next year
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
NEW 🍑 Cider Kopparberg claims to launch the world’s first clear fruit cider Peach and Wild Berries flavours available in supermarkets now for rsp: £5.80/330ml with 50% less sugar than the core fruit ciders 🔗 See where to get them here: bit.ly/4s14esH
Packaging of Kopparberg Peach Cider, featuring a prominent can in the foreground. The labels highlight "Clear," "Less Sweet," and "4.0% vol.," with a design that includes geometric patterns in orange and black.The image shows a can and a cardboard packaging of Kopparberg Clear Premium Cider Wild Berries. The can highlights the drink as "less sweet" and "famously fruity" with an alcohol volume of 4.0%. The packaging includes four 330ml cans, with colorful geometric designs in purple, teal, and gold.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
M&S CEO Stuart Machin has made six demands of John Healey ahead of the budget Including scrapping #EPR and #DRS
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M&S and John Lewis bosses set out budget demands for Chancellor
M&S chief Stuart Machin said he had written to John Healey directly 'to set out what needs to change'
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Families could save more than £1,300 a year by choosing frozen fruit and veg 🫛
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Families could save £1,300 a year by choosing frozen fruit and veg
The latest figures show that frozen fruit and vegetables are now around 36% cheaper than their fresh equivalents
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
A row has erupted over English whisky’s new GI status
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Row erupts over new English Whisky Geographical Indication status
The basis of the SWA's complaint concerns the fact that the English Whisky GI allows single malt English whisky to be mashed and fermented away from the distillery
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Asda Isle of Wight manager on seeing off rivals ahead of Aldi's arrival
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Asda Isle of Wight manager on seeing off rivals ahead of Aldi's arrival
Keenan Knight tells The Grocer about swapping Morrisons for Asda his team's sense of togetherness and the challenges thrown up by running a store on the Isle of Wight
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Retailers trying to shield shoppers from price rises “fighting with one hand tied behind their backs” thanks to the costs of doing businesses
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Retailers ‘fighting costs with one hand tied’, warns BRC
BRC CEO Helen Dickinson urged Chancellor John Healey to help consumers by pulling back from increasing business rates in Budget on 28 October
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
UK government announces major bailout of its crisis-hit packaging compliance fees system It comes after producers were left with crippling bills
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Plastic tax system in chaos as government announces new bailout
The four UK enforcement bodies have stepped in to try to tackle plastic fee chaos
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
#TomorrowsPapersToday Check out The Grocer digital edition now: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/still-like…
Cover of The Grocer magazine, dated 10 October 2026. Features a large cupcake with colorful frosting and sprinkles. Headline reads, "How can cakes & biscuits survive the GLP-1 era?" There's a sidebar with text stating, "Bold new era of snacking starts here," alongside an image of meat snacks. A section mentions an interview with Mike Watson of Walker Baker.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Asda sold the cheapest weekly shop for the fifth week on the trot It was exclusively cheapest for 17 items in the #Grocer33 — more than half the trolley
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Asda is cheapest supermarket despite highest annual inflation
Asda offered the lowest price for two-thirds of the items on our shopping list
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
NEW 🎄 Whiskey Jack Daniel’s to launch new Winter Jack apple liqueur with festive spices Available exclusively at Tesco for rsp: £16
A bottle of Jack Daniel's Winter Jack Tennessee Spiced Apple Punch, featuring a white label with gold and black text and a winter-themed illustration.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Argos has officially launched its marketplace Unveiling plans to expand its offering to more than 130,000 products by the end of the year
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Argos to expand marketplace to over 130,000 products by end of 2026
The marketplace will expand into electricals, gifting, and health & beauty
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Ocado has launched a curated ‘Simple Ingredients’ aisle on its website It features products made “only with ingredients customers are likely to recognise”
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Ocado claims UK first with ‘Simple Ingredients’ aisle launch
More than 350 branded products feature in the aisle, which the online pureplayer claimed to be the 'first dedicated supermarket aisle of its kind in the UK'
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Tesco to recruit more than 28,000 temporary colleagues ahead of the Christmas period
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Tesco targets more than 28,000 temps in festive recruitment drive
The roles will mainly involve working in the supermarket giant's Extra superstores and Express convenience stores
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
PepsiCo has cut its profit guidance for the year It comes after its US operations underperformed against management expectations
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PepsiCo cuts profit guidance as pressure on US beverages mounts
Despite a strong international performance that beat expectations, PepsiCo Beverages North America dragged the conglomerates' third-quarter results down with a 3% decline in volumes
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Carlsberg Britvic to close its Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent Citing “structural category decline” in ale
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Carlsberg Britvic announces plan to close Marston’s Brewery
The Marston's Brewery was acquired as part of Carlsberg UK's merger with Marston's Brewing Company in 2020
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
NEW 🧀 Cheese Boursin to launch a range of chilled snacking and frozen products ahead of Christmas 🔗 See what's new and where to get them here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/boursin-la…
A package of Boursin Garlic & Herbs 8 Cheese Bites is shown. The front of the package displays an image of the cheese bites on a black plate, accompanied by parsley and a small bowl of olives.A package of Boursin Garlic & Herbs Cauliflower Cheese is shown. The image includes a plate with cauliflower cheese topped with breadcrumbs. Green herbs and a garlic clove are visible next to the plate.A package of Boursin Garlic & Herbs Vol Au Vents is depicted. The image shows eight pastry shells filled with creamy, herb-infused cheese arranged on a black plate. Fresh greens and a bowl of olives are in the background.A plate of four pastries filled with cheese and ham is garnished with herbs. The packaging reads "Boursin Garlic & Herbs 4 Cheese & Ham Crowns." There is a side of mixed olives in a small bowl and some greens nearby.
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
M&S kicks off its Christmas recruitment drive With 11,000 seasonal store support roles to fill
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M&S kicks off hunt for 11,000 Christmas workers
Recruits will receive M&S's entry-level national pay rate of £13.41 an hour, the third-highest offered by a major UK grocer after Aldi and Lidl
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Tesco boss Ken Murphy defends negotiations with suppliers on food inflation Saying determination to prevent “unjustified” cost price increases has helped keep a lid on food prices
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Ken Murphy defends Tesco’s CPI negotiations stance
Tesco is determined to prevent 'unjustified' cost price increases
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
All ham sandwiches sold by major supermarkets still contain #nitrites Despite recent efforts from retailers to move away from the cancer-linked additive
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All supermarket ham sandwiches still contain cancer-linked nitrites
While moves are being made to introduce more nitrite-free products in chilled meat, major retailers still have a blind spot when it comes to prepared food and ready meals, analysis of Assosia data sho...
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The Grocer @thegrocer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
NEW 🐔 Chicken Fridge Raiders to launch snacking range of chicken bites with dips Slow Roasted Chicken Bites with Peri Mayo Dip and Southern Style Chicken Bites with BBQ Sauce available now 🔗 See where to get them here: bit.ly/4hvVWFO
Packaging for Fridge Raiders "Southern Style Chicken Bites" with BBQ sauce. The label highlights "6g Protein" and "100% Real Chicken Breast." An image of chicken bites and BBQ dip is displayed.Packaging for Fridge Raiders with Dip. The text reads: "Slow Roasted Chicken Bites with Peri Mayo," "Made with 100% Real Chicken Breast," "8g Protein," and "Keep refrigerated below 5°C." The label is marked as "Mild." The image includes chicken bites with a dip on the side.
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