The Grocer

The Grocer, which marked its 150th anniversary in 2012, stands out as the UK’s sole paid online platform and weekly publication dedicated to the entire fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Its audience includes a diverse mix of professionals, from executives at major retailers to independent shop owners, wholesalers, suppliers, growers, food processors, manufacturers, influential figures, and national media representatives. While The Grocer is widely recognized for its weekly magazine, it continues to innovate and adapt alongside the dynamic FMCG landscape. Through its website, thegrocer.co.uk, users can access real-time news updates, sign up for free email alerts, and explore a wealth of resources including over 90,000 articles, reports, blogs, and discussion forums. In addition to its well-respected content, The Grocer boasts a robust recruitment section that attracts top talent in sales, marketing, and retail, ensuring that businesses find not just a large pool of candidates, but also high-quality individuals. This publication equips its readers in this competitive field with essential insights to navigate changes in the workplace effectively.

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Avian flu mandatory housing measures lifted as risk declines

2 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Grace Duncan

Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted from Thursday 15 May, the chief veterinary officer has confirmed. The measures were introduced in December across various counties to prevent the spread of bird flu. The latest risk assessment supported by the scientific evidence shows that the risk of avian influenza levels in wild birds and poultry has reduced. Poultry and other captive birds will no longer need to be housed and can now be kept outside.
NFU director general Terry Jones to step down next year after a decade in post

2 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Kevin White

The NFU’s long-standing director general Terry Jones has announced plans to step down next year, when he reaches the milestone of a decade running the farming union. Jones, described as a “superb leader” by NFU president Tom Bradshaw, rejoined the union in 2016, some five years after he left for spells as the Food & Drink Federation’s communications director and then as director general of the Provision Trade Federation – a post he held from 2014 to 2016.
Futura Foods launches Yamas Labneh into Tesco stores

2 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Grace Duncan

Futura Foods has launched labneh under its Yamas brand into Tesco stores. The labneh (rsp: £1.99/200g) is made in Greece using pasteurised cows milk with a “light, tangy twist”. The brand said it was a Mediterranean “best-kept secret” but “reimagined for modern British kitchens” to be a versatile ingredient “to elevate everyday dining”.
My food & drink job: Finn McMaster, apprentice engineer, Highland Spring Group

2 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Charles Wright

Name: Finn McMaster Age: 21 Job title: Multi-skilled apprentice engineer Company & location: Highland Spring Group in Blackford, Scotland Education: I studied at Alloa Academy in Scotland and enjoyed practical subjects such as metal work and design & manufacture. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I had dreams of being a rally driver because of my love for cars.
Bel UK launches high-protein Babybel cheese

2 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Grace Duncan

Bel UK has launched Mini Babybel Protein to meet rising consumer demand for higher-protein products. Babybel Protein (rsp: £2.45/six) contains 5.2g of natural protein and is promised to maintain the “creamy taste and nutritional goodness of the original”. It is also still made from 100% real cheese. The original Babybel contains 4.4g of protein per serving.
Sunny weather boosts retail sales in April

2 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Steve Farrell

Retailers have been enjoying a boost from sunny weather, with total sales up 7% year on year in April, according to the BRC. Food sales soared by 8.2%, compared with 6.1% growth for non-food, as the UK enjoyed the sunniest April on record. Easter boost While some of the growth was accounted for by Easter falling in April this year instead of March, the sunshine also “prompted strong consumer spending across the board”, said BRC CEO Helen Dickinson.
Sainsbury’s accused of ‘ripping off’ butter brand in copycat row

3 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Kevin White

Sainsbury’s has been accused of making “carbon copies” of products developed by London-based Sublime Butter after the retailer launched a four-strong lineup of own-label flavoured butters. The supermarket last week tapped into the fast-growing flavoured butters trend with the unveiling of Taste the Difference lines in Honeycomb & Salted Caramel, Chimichurri, Triple Garlic & Herb and Truffle, and Parmesan & Black Pepper variants.
Demand for berry and tropical flavours has led to the launch of three new Nordic Spirit variants

3 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Aidan Fortune

JTI (Japan Tobacco International) UK has expanded its successful Nordic Spirit nicotine pouch range with the introduction of three new variants – Raspberry, Tropical Mix and Forest Berries. Available now for independent retailers and symbol groups, the new variants feature a “quicker and stronger” flavour release, alongside increased moisture content. The packaging and pouch size has also been changed to be more convenient for the user.
WKD adds Cherry Ice flavour to tap ‘booming’ trend

3 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Aidan Fortune

WKD has added a Cherry Ice flavoured alcoholic mixed drink to its range. WKD Cherry Ice has launched in 70cl bottles (standard and £3.29 price-marked packs) and in 330ml cans, which will also feature in the brand’s mixed 10-pack format. The recommended retail price for the standard 70cl bottle is £3.38. According to SHS Drinks, the launch was inspired by the “explosive growth” of cherry flavours across multiple drinks categories.
Dash grows portfolio with new ‘sweet-tart’ cherry flavour

3 days ago | thegrocer.co.uk | Sunneva Moore

Dash Water has added a cherry flavour to its lineup of fruit-infused sparkling waters. Dash Cherry (rsp: £1.30/330ml) offered a “natural sweet-tart taste of ripe cherries” with zero sugar, sweeteners or calories, according to the brand. Using “wonderfully wonky” cherries grown in Herefordshire, the new addition stayed true to Dash’s mission of celebrating perfectly imperfect fruit, it said.