Co-op Launches Own-Brand GLP-1 Friendly Ready Meal Range – In UK Convenience Retail First
02 January 2026
Co-op launches new own-brand range of GLP-1 friendly meals in a UK convenience retailer first, as part of a new “Good Fuel” health offer.
In-stores from 7 January, the convenience retailer’s new ‘Good Fuel - Power Up Your Plate’ offer includes four new mini meals, which have been specially developed for shoppers with smaller appetites following data which reveals *3% of the UK population – which is the equivalent of one in every 30 – is now using a form of weight loss medication.
Perfectly portioned, each meal is packed with protein, fibre and at least two of your five a day, and are inspired by global cuisines, including Co-op’s Butternut Squash, Beans and Grains 250g, Co-op Chicken & Sweet Potato Penang Curry 250g, Co-op Chicken & Courgette Alfredo Pasta 250g and Co-op Butternut Squash, Beans & Grains 250g. Priced at £3.50 each**.
Nicole Tallant, Retail Trading Director, Co-op, said: “Our members and customers are changing the way they approach health, looking for healthy and tasty choices that provide a boost of health benefits like protein and fibre, with meals that count towards their five-a-day as well as delivering plenty of flavour. There is also a growing need to cater for smaller appetites with meals that provide the quality without so much of the quantity. This whole new range is aimed at supporting shoppers’ wellbeing in a meaningful, accessible and convenient way.”
The new Good Fuel range also includes a new healthy range, which includes a choice of five full-sized meals featuring high-protein, slow-releasing carbohydrates, and added-benefit ingredients such as gut-friendly fibres, and nutrient-dense vegetables. Developed for shoppers looking for a delicious, easy-to-cook, healthy meal, with each portion containing at least one of your five-a-day.
The range includes Piri Piri Chicken with Rice 380g – a high protein dish with marinated cooked British chicken breast pieces in a spicy piri piri sauce, cooked brown rice, broccoli florets, carrots and red quinoa. The range is on offer to Co-op Members who can buy any 2 for £6.00 (Non-Members buy any 2 for £6.50) from 7th January until 22nd January inclusive.
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Notes to Editor:
*3% figure source IGD ShopperVista NielsenIQ research July 2025.
**Mini meals full range – On offer to Co-op Members 7th January – 22nd January inclusive, buy any 2 for £5.50. Non-Members buy any 2 for £6.50:
Chicken & Sweet Potato Penang Curry 250g £3.50 British chicken breast in an aromatic coconut curry sauce, with brown rice and roasted sweet potato.
Chicken Teriyaki Noodles 280g £3.50
British chicken breast, wheat noodles + teriyaki sauce, topped with red pepper, carrot, leafy, tender pak choi.
Chicken & Courgette Alfredo Pasta 250g £3.50
Cooked wholewheat penne pasta with British chicken breast pieces in a creamy cannellini beans, cheese and white wine sauce topped with chargrilled courgette and red pepper. Contains alcohol.
Butternut Squash, Beans & Grains 250g £3.50
Roasted butternut with steamed brown rice, barley and lentils in a spicy shakshuka sauce boosted with beans and chickpeas.
Holistically healthy ready meals full range - On offer to Co-op Members 7th January – 22nd January inclusive, buy any 2 for £6.00. Non-Members buy any 2 for £6.50:
Meatball Pasta 400g £4.25
British pork and beef meatballs with a tomato and lentil ragu, with sedani pasta and spinach.
Naked Katsu Chicken 400g £4.25
Chargrilled British chicken breast in katsu sauce, with a rice + vegetable mix, broccoli and green beans.
Chicken Tikka & Rice 400g £4.25
Chargrilled British chicken breast with masala sauce + brown rice with peas. Served with a spiced vegetable and chickpea poriyal.
Peri Peri Chicken 380g £4.25
Marinated cooked British chicken breast pieces in a spicy peri peri sauce with cooked brown rice, broccoli florets, carrots and red quinoa.
Naked Bean Burrito 380g (V) £4.25
Red kidney beans, black turtle beans and mixed peppers and onions in a spiced tomato sauce with brown and black rice, spiced sweet potato and pickled onion.
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