Grocery Gazette

2 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Luxury biscuit maker Biscuiteers is celebrating the British summer season with a slew of new partnerships across UK sporting and cultural events, including Royal Ascot, Wimbledon, Henley Royal Regatta, and Allianz Stadium at Twickenham. The brand, known for its hand-iced biscuits and creative gifting experiences, is supplying bespoke biscuit ranges to each venue, reflecting a growing appetite among partners for premium British-made products with strong storytelling value.

2 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Fever-Tree has revealed it is trading in line with expectations for the year, boosted by strong early progress in the US market and continued leadership in the UK. In an trading update today (5 June) ahead of the company’s AGM, the premium mixers brand said it continues to hold the top spot in both on- and off-trade channels, supported by a broadening drinks portfolio covering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic occasions.

2 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Deliveroo has launched drone deliveries in Dublin to test whether the high-speed, low-emission service can expand its reach in suburban areas and improve delivery times. The trial, based in Blanchardstown and in partnership with Irish drone operator Manna, is Deliveroo’s first foray into drone operations and will serve customers within a 3km radius.

2 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Co-op is removing over 100 tonnes of plastic annually from its own-brand products as it rolls out a new wave of sustainable packaging, including a UK first. The new move is set to see innovative packaging spanning across categories including bakery, produce and meat. Examples include the first-to-market format for its mini bite bakery cakes, now packaged in a bag-in-box instead of plastic tubs. The convenience giant said this switch alone cuts plastic by 87%, saving 18 tonnes of plastic per year.

2 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Yasmeen Louis

Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq has said the business is nearing a “full and complete recovery” following the cyber attack that hit the retailer in late April. Last month, the convenience chain was forced to shut down parts of its IT systems after detecting a malicious access attempt, which later led to data exposure. The fallout from the attack had impacted all areas of the business, including supplier operations and customer data.