All Supermarkets articles – Page 2
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NewsM&S Food to open £340m facility and create 2,000 jobs
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has invested £340 million in a new distribution facility, as it aims to double the size of its M&S Food business.
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NewsFresh meat prices on the rise as grocery inflation hits 5%
According to Worldpanel by Numerator, prices continued to rise fastest in the fresh meat category as grocery sales increased by 4%.
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NewsGovernment to monitor ‘healthy food’ sales at retailers
Government has revealed that it will partner with food retailers and manufacturers to “tackle the obesity epidemic” by monitoring healthy food sales.
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NewsGrocery inflation hits 4.7% as fresh meat prices rise
According to market research firm Kantar, prices rose fastest in the fresh primary meat market in the four weeks to 15th June.
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NewsCheap imports “undermine public trust”, says NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has voiced concern following reports that imported chicken and beef are increasingly appearing on the shelves of UK supermarkets including Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury’s.
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NewsRetailers urged to give British produce "pride of place" on shelves
The National Farmers’ Union has called for consistent action on sourcing commitments in UK supermarkets.
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NewsWarm weather sees burger sales up 27% in May
Chilled burger sales increased in May as warmer weather encouraged consumers to bring out their barbecues, the latest Kantar supermarket data found.
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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.
