Grocery Gazette

Grocery Gazette is a free, independent online news platform dedicated to delivering the latest and most significant updates in the grocery sector. Established in 2021, it is a member of the Retail Gazette group, recognized as the UK's leading source for retail news. The publication emphasizes current trends and changes within the fast-paced grocery industry, reporting on a variety of topics, including supermarket updates, discount retailers, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and new product releases. It also provides insights into the behind-the-scenes activities of major supermarket chains.

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Dairy firms 'turning blind eye' to methane reduction efforts

3 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Cara Houlton

Large dairy firms have been accused of “turning a blind eye” to global methane emissions, by a report that has found a lack of clear reduction targets. According to research into 20 major dairy brands and large coffee chains, carried out by Changing Markets, just two companies (Nestle and Danone) report reduced methane emissions. Methane is a major driver of rapid climate heating, being 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.
Amazon to discount groceries in 'Everyday Essentials' sale

3 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Cara Houlton

Amazon is launching an ‘Everyday Essentials Week’ in the UK, offering discounts of 30% on groceries and up to 40% in categories including beauty, health and personal care, and pets. From 21 to 27 May, the ecommerce giant will cut prices by up to 30% on grocery products, including deals across Cadbury, Nestlé, and Twinings ranges.
food and drink manufacturers cutting investment

3 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Cara Houlton

Some 41% of food and drink manufacturers have scaled back or cancelled investments for long-term growth, according to new data. The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest State of Industry report finds confidence among food and drink businesses remains persistently low, at -43% in the first quarter of 2025. The report also found that a third of businesses, including nearly half (47%) of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), said they expect conditions to deteriorate further.
Co-op in 'recovery phase' after cyber attack

3 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Cara Houlton

The Co-op is now in a “recovery phase” after it was hit by a third-party cyber attack late last month. In the latest statement from the convenience retailer, published today (14 May), a spokesperson said: “We are now in the recovery phase and are taking steps to bring our systems gradually back online in a safe and controlled manner.”The statement added that Co-op had taken “early and decisive action to restrict access to our systems” in order to protect the group.
Greggs Foundation expands Breakfast Club programme

4 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Cara Houlton

The Greggs Foundation is expanding its Breakfast Club programme beyond breakfast, to include after-school and holiday enrichment activities. Building on the 25-year legacy of the Foundation’s Breakfast Club scheme, which currently serves over 75,000 children daily across more than 1,000 schools, the retailer will be introducing a new initiative, Feeding Brighter Futures.
Coca-Cola HBC extends partnership with Wincanton

4 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Cara Houlton

Coca-Cola HBC, the bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company on the island of Ireland, has extended its long-term partnership with UK logistics company Wincanton. The contract, which is to be extended until the end of 2026, builds on a partnership which began in 2016, marking a decade of collaboration.
Asda launches healthier choices trial in 10 stores

4 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Cara Houlton

Asda is to trial several health-led initiatives across 10 stores, as it looks to reduce barriers to better health and encourage customers to make healthier choices. Launching in stores over the next 12 weeks, the trials have been shaped by the retailer’s work with independent research and innovation charity Nesta, which has helped to develop Asda’s health strategy over the past two years.
Food sales jump but shopper confidence boost unlikely

4 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Cara Houlton

Food sales increased by 8.2% year on year in April, but shopper confidence is unlikely to see major growth in the coming months, according to new data. The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor, for the four weeks to 3 May 2025, show that the rise in food sales was above the three-month average growth of 3.9% and above the 12-month average growth of 2.9%.
loyalty schemes benefit stores over shoppers

5 days ago | grocerygazette.co.uk | Cara Houlton

More than half (54%) of Brits believe that supermarket loyalty schemes benefit the retailer more than the customer, new data shows. According to the latest research from analyst Ipsos, conducted among more than 1,000 shoppers, 95% of Brits aged 16 to 75 have at least one loyalty card. However, 64% believe that supermarkets increase product prices to make the loyalty discounts more appealing, Convenience Store reported.
Supermarkets suspend pig farm supply over abuse claims

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

Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons have suspended supplies from a Cranswick-owned Lincolnshire pig farm, after undercover footage allegedly showed serious animal welfare breaches. The footage, captured by campaign group Animal Justice Project (AJP) and reported by the Mail on Sunday, appears to show distressing scenes from Northmoor Farm, a facility supplying Cranswick, one of the UK’s largest pork producers.