‘ Get Set Supply! ’ is described as a comprehensive support programme for smaller suppliers entering the wholesale market. Each selected supplier will be mentored by experienced Brakes’ staff or other ...

Cider maker Thatchers has kicked off its earliest harvest in history – a full 10 days ahead of schedule – following this year’s long, hot summer. For the first time in over 120 years of cider making, ...

City analysts have defended supermarket pricing and criticised Sir Ed Davey for encouraging accusations of price gouging levelled at the sector. The Liberal Democrat MP and leader ‘squeezed’ and ...

In terms of retailer performance, Ocado (+14.1%) continued to outperform both stores and online channels. Lidl (+11.2%) saw a strong increase in new shoppers with almost one in two households (49%) ...

The move builds on the discounter’s commitment made earlier this year to increase the proportion of plant-based foods it sells by 20% by 2030. The launch of the new logo will also see Lidl committing ...

The cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages also contributed to the increase in prices, with the inflation rate in the sector accelerating from 4.5% to 4.9%. This was the fourth consecutive increase ...

Old El Paso, the Mexican food brand owned by General Mills, has added two new flavours to its seasoning mix range: Smoky BBQ ...

Five months ago, the talk in supermarket-land was of price wars. A wounded Asda, with the corporate hero Allan Leighton back at the helm 25 years after leading the last turnaround, was out to restore ...

Justin King, the renowned former CEO of Sainsbury’s, will step down from his role as Non-Executive Director on the Board of Marks & Spencer next month. He has served on the retailer’s Board twice, as ...

John Lewis has hired Dom McBrien as its Chief Digital & Omnichannel Officer, a role that will sit on the department store retailer’s Management Board. The company noted that the appointment was a ...

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the publication of its latest monthly retail sales figures was rescheduled to allow for “further quality assurance”.

The gluten-free Crispy Wedges are uniquely skin-off and unspiced, so they can be seasoned according to taste.