Food & Drink
Read our latest Food and Drink news, including commentary and analysis on the latest trends within the food and drink industry. FInd out how retailers are adding healthier options to their stores, what revenues have been posted for the year, and all the latest boardroom shuffles.
Hotel Chocolat launches on-demand delivery with Deliveroo
McDonald’s opens immersive butcher shop experience in London’s Shoreditch
McDonald’s is opening an immersive butcher shop experience in London’s Shoreditch. Running for three days only from 17 to 19 September, The Counter by McDonald’s will…
Sainsbury’s names Paula Coughlan as new chief people officer
Sainsbury’s has hired Paula Coughlan as chief people officer, effective January 2027. She will join the supermarket from Currys, where she has been working as chief…
Asda rolls out electronic shelf edge labels to 517 Express sites
Asda has rolled out electronic shelf edge labels across all of its Asda Express convenience stores. This has included the installation of over 1.2 million labels…
Irn-Bru owner AG Barr appoints former Carpetright CEO Darren Shapland as chair
Irn-Bru owner AG Barr has appointed Darren Shapland, former chief executive of Carpetright, as chair of the board. He has succeeded Susan Barratt, who has served…
Tesco Clubcard partners with Be.EV in latest loyalty scheme expansion
Tesco is allowing its Clubcard members to collect points when they charge their electric vehicles at Be.EV charging bays. The move follows the supermarket teaming up…
Retailers urge Government to reform packaging charges as costs double
Retailers are calling on the Government to overhaul packaging charges after new data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed that packaging fees have doubled over…
Asda in the ‘foothills of recovery’ as sales return to growth
Asda has returned to sales growth for the first time in two years, with like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, edging up 0.2% in the first seven weeks…
Aldi announces 25 stores to be refurbished as part of £300m investment
Aldi has revealed the next 25 locations where it will revamp stores this year. The retailer is currently investing £300 million in upgrading existing stores across…
Sainsbury’s launches half-price Nectar Prices on fruit and veg for Bank Holiday
Sainsbury’s is offering half price Nectar Prices on selected fruit and vegetables over the Bank Holiday weekend. The deal includes items such as sweetcorn, peppers and…
