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Brits using #GLP1 weight-loss drugs slashed a total of £780m off their annual shopping bill

Equivalent to 299 million fewer units purchased
https://t.co/6D92GeU9Pd

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The functional soft drinks market is booming

So, which functional benefits appeal most? And is demand for ‘clean’ energy set to grow?
https://t.co/0QavWEgmEZ

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Eating less processed food is a higher priority for consumers than reducing sugar consumption or eating more fruit & veg

New major new survey by the Food Standards Agency shows reality of Brits' health changes
https://t.co/aMkwoTbd1A

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NEW 🌶️ Hot sauce

Grandma’s Hot Sauce secures its first major grocery listing for its Guyanese-inspired sauces

Available in stores now for rsp: £6.99/150ml

🔗 See where to get them here: https://t.co/3CjQ4RYEMt

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Faroese salmon farming giant Bakkafrost accused of misleading regulators

Dead and diseased fish were found at a ‘fallowed’ Scottish farm
https://t.co/uJyXYse2hl

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Dalston's Soda Co. recalls cans of Pineapple Soda

The packaging could “unexpectedly break apart and leave sharp edges
https://t.co/fUsHSgx3SZ

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Non-alcoholic spirits brand Three Spirit lands its grocery debut

Nightcap and Livener available in stores now for rsp: £26/70cl

🔗 See where to get them here: https://t.co/mhFXWYAfT4

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Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods is going it alone by publishing data on the healthiness of its food sales

But the government still dallies over requiring all large food companies to do the same
https://t.co/N5Tq9TZxXg

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Joybuy to introduce third-party sellers to its online stores across Europe

Planning to sell products it doesn’t own as stock, from both European and Chinese brands
https://t.co/YQwbjQmthX

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The High Court finds UK government did not investigate fully the consequences of its decision to deregulate GMO before removing safeguards
https://t.co/4E5is4Yvlt

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NEW 🥪 Meal deal

Tesco to refresh its #mealdeal options for the summer

Including an Italian-style cacio e pepe chicken wrap, a pulled beef brisket doughnut roll with candied jalapeños, and a mortadella & mozzarella focaccia

🔗 See the full range here: https://t.co/PpNttX2PIO

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🗳️ #Poll 🗳️

Why are food subscription services booming again?

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There is less than one week left to enter The Grocer #NewProductAwards 2026!

Don’t miss your chance to put your greatest food, drink, household and personal care launches into the spotlight ➡️ https://t.co/pzzVtRq7QN

📅 Deadline: 15 June

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Pret a Manger reports an “encouraging start” to the year

Sales continue to rise following positive growth in 2025
https://t.co/J83qmEiNjL

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Whole Foods Market’s losses have narrowed on the back of new store openings

The Amazon-owned retailer aims to double its UK store estate by opening six new shops
https://t.co/6LyTFksJo2

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Sainsbury’s to launch new ‘Full on Fibre’ labelling across more than 500 products

Aiming to help customers boost their #fibre intake
https://t.co/bJ1HV7QDNJ

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NEW 🧊 Coffee

Lost Sheep Coffee to launch new decaf iced latte with added fibre

Available now for rsp: £2.35/250ml

🔗 See where to get them here: https://t.co/xF0kSOBi4R

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NEW 🍷 Wine

Campo Viejo to launch new ‘Contemporary’ range of “lighter-style” rioja wines

Blanco and Rosé 10.5% abv available in supermarkets now for rsp: £9.50/75cl

🔗 See where to get them here: https://t.co/vJ6ymzSv2J

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More than a tenth of UK food imports are at risk from El Niño

Report finds nations most vulnerable to #climatechange-driven extremes are source of 13% of UK food imports, worth £8.9bn
https://t.co/nQezSdnRLk

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Co‑op to extend its online opening hours on England and Scotland #WorldCup matchdays ⚽

Home deliveries will run up to an hour after the final whistle
https://t.co/JZy46gkXyV