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Grocery price inflation eased to 2.1 per cent
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (690+ words) Grocery price inflation has slowed to 2.1%, easing pressure on UK shoppers as food price growth moderates. Take-home sales growth at the grocers slowed to 2.5% while grocery price inflation eased to 2.1% in the four weeks to 9th August 2026, marking the lowest rate…...
Nakey Bakey Expands Across Scotland With Scotmid Listing
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (503+ words) Fife-based Megan Murrie, who lives with endometriosis and a nut allergy, launched Nakey Bakey after becoming frustrated by the lack of suitable allergen-free options. Fife-based allergen-free food brand Nakey Bakey is expanding across Scotland after securing a listing with Scotmid…...
Retailers relax rules as heatwave puts fresh produce under pressure
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (515+ words) Retailers are relaxing some fresh produce rules as extreme heat puts pressure on fruit and vegetable quality, supply and growers. UK retailers are being forced to rethink strict cosmetic standards for fresh produce as extreme heat and drought put pressure…...
Heineken UK to Source Almost Half of Barley From Regenerative Farming
1+ week, 2+ day ago (350+ words) Heineken UK has announced the launch of a major regenerative malting barley programme that will see almost half of its malted barley sourced from regenerative agriculture practices by 2027. The brewer is partnering with maltsters Muntons and Boortmalt, barley merchant Cefetra…...
Alcohol Market Adapts to Moderation and Value Trends
1+ week, 2+ day ago (380+ words) Alcohol consumption volume remains more than 30 per cent above 2000 levels The global alcohol category remains resilient despite changing consumer habits, with moderation, premiumisation, flavours and convenience among the trends shaping future consumption, according to new research from Ipsos and IWSR....
Suffolk retailer dismisses bizarre ‘spy chip’ claim found in £1.20 rice pack
1+ week, 3+ day ago (313+ words) A Suffolk retailer has dismissed a bizarre claim that a rice pack sold at his store contained a hidden ‘spy chip’. An independent Suffolk retailer has found itself at the centre of an unusual conspiracy theory after a customer claimed…...
Mindful drinking reshapes summer spending as Gen Z priortises hydration
1+ week, 4+ day ago (397+ words) Gen Z consumers are embracing mindful drinking, driving demand for hydration-focused beverage options. While Gen Z is leading the trend, the findings suggest a healthier approach to summer is beginning to influence the wider population. Nearly three in 10 (29%) UK adults…...
CMA moves to bring Aldi, Lidl under land agreement rules
1+ week, 4+ day ago (495+ words) The CMA is proposing changes that would bring Aldi and Lidl under supermarket land agreement regulations. Aldi and Lidl should be covered by the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarkets to ensure customers get the best choice…...
Mr Kipling Signature Expands With Salted Caramel Launches
1+ week, 5+ day ago (276+ words) Mr Kipling Signature Salted Caramel & Belgian Milk Chocolate Cake Mix and Salted Caramel Fill & Glaze Icing Premier Foods is expanding its premium Mr Kipling Signature home baking range with the launch of a Salted Caramel & Belgian Milk Chocolate Cake Mix…...
Farmers urge stores to stop selling disposable barbecues amid wildfire fears
1+ week, 6+ day ago (511+ words) UK farmers are urging supermarkets and retailers to remove disposable barbecues from shelves as wildfire concerns continue to grow. Farmers have urged retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues as Britain faces heightened wildfire risks following months of extreme heat and…...