All Supermarkets articles – Page 2
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NewsWholesale beef prices up as food inflation increases
During the first week of May, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported that food inflation increased to 2.8% on the year.
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NewsCranswick suspends Northmoor Farm operations after abuse claims
Undercover footage at a Cranswick pig farm has been released to the public, resulting in a number of UK supermarkets suspending their supplies from the farm.
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NewsChicken welfare now 20% above industry standard, says Tesco
UK retailer Tesco will provide an additional £50 million a year to its suppliers and farmers as it boosts its fresh chicken welfare standards.
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NewsAIMS finds meat price inflation continues “unabated”
The AIMS Meat Inflation Tracker Report for April 2025 has shown that fresh meat inflation increased 11.53% year on year, and 3.48% for the month.
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NewsBurger and lamb joint sales up over Easter
According to the latest data from market research firm Kantar, lamb was the most popular fresh meat joint over the Easter period.
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NewsNFU Scotland ShelfWatch initiative sees “stark variations” in Scottish sourcing
NFU Scotland shared the latest ShelfWatch update, finding that less than 20% of food on sale in supermarkets was labelled as Scottish.
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NewsTesco publishes preliminary results for 2024/25
Tesco 2024/25 results beat expectations, but the UK’s largest supermarket warns of a challenging market for the coming year.
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NewsWaitrose sets higher chicken welfare standards
Supermarket chain Waitrose is to become the first UK grocer to surpass the Better Chicken Commitment standards across all ranges.
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NewsKantar reports £2.6bn promotional spending as retailers cut prices
Market research firm Kantar report a 1.8% increase in take-home grocery sales in March, which was the slowest rate since June 2024.
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NewsSausages and meat pies listed in new Senedd HFSS promotion rules
New rules have been passed by the Welsh Senedd to prevent over-consumption and impulse purchases.
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NewsRetailers to “optimise” lamb offerings, says Pilgrim’s Europe
UK red meat supplier Pilgrim’s Europe has highlighted an opportunity for retailers to “diversify their offerings” as demand for lamb increases.
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NewsMorrisons plans to close 35 meat counters as 365 roles at risk
Supermarket Morrisons has proposed a plan to close 35 of its meat counters to mitigate “significant cost increases”.
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NewsSainsbury’s announces 10-year partnership with Cranswick
Sainsbury’s has partnered with Cranswick, ensuring that all Sainsbury’s pork and cooked meats are supplied by the producer.
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NewsWaitrose announces net zero fund to support its British farmers
UK supermarket Waitrose has launched a £500,000 fund for British farmers to support projects which aim to reduce carbon emissions.
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NewsSpending on supermarket deals up as grocery sales increase by 3.6%
Market research firm Kantar has shared its grocery sales data for the four weeks to 23rd February, reporting a 3.6% increase in take-home sales at the grocers.
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NewsGrocery sales rose by 4.3% in January, finds Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has published its supermarket share and inflation update for the four weeks to 26th January, reporting a rise in take-home grocery sales.
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NewsRetailers support NFU inheritance tax campaign
UK retailers have called for Government to reconsider its proposed changes to inheritance tax as NFU continues its Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign.
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NewsGammon “had a good year” says AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that sales of gammon were up on the year in 2024.
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NewsTesco relaunches Sustainable Pig Group
UK supermarket Tesco has relaunched its Tesco Sustainable Pig Group in collaboration with pork processor Cranswick.
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NewsPhase 3 ShelfWatch shows “disappointing” decline in Scottish produce
NFU Scotland has unveiled Phase 3 of its ShelfWatch initiative, expressing disappointment at the decline in support for Scottish produce.
