Food and Drink News UK
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.
Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs and close its cafes
Asda appoints David Lepley as chief supply chain officer
Asda has appointed David Lepley as chief supply chain officer with responsibility for its food and general merchandise supply operations. Lepley previously worked with Asda for... View Article
Co-op opens first new store of 2025
Co-op has opened its first new store of 2025 in Manchester’s Salford Quays as it accelerates its growth in the convenience sector. The shop is situated... View Article
Aldi to open nine new stores in London this year
Aldi is to open nine stores in London this year as part of a £55 million investment within the M25. Today, the supermarket said four of... View Article
Lidl to make big change to packaging
Lidl will be removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products. With the change due to be made by mid-2025,... View Article
Sainsbury’s opens first store of 2025
Sainsbury’s has opened its first new store of 2025 in London’s Edgware. Spanning 2,626 square feet. the Burnt Oak Broadway Local store offers a range of... View Article
Co-op launches new value campaign to affirm lower prices for members
Co-op has launched a new value campaign to highlight how Co-op Members will always benefit from lower prices on items they buy the most. This has... View Article
Tesco recruits new head of Whoosh rapid delivery service
Tesco has appointed Francesca Jones as head of its Whoosh rapid delivery service. She has joined the supermarket from Deliveroo where she worked in various positions... View Article
Asda strengthens leadership team
Asda has strengthened its senior leadership team with a series of new appointments. Liz Evans is taking up the role of chief commercial officer for non-food... View Article
Majestic celebrates best-ever Christmas
Majestic’s sales increased by 1.9% in the six weeks to 30 December meaning that the specialist wine retailer beat its previous record for festive sales set... View Article
