All The Grocer articles in 15 December 2012 – Page 6
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NewsGovernment rejects calls for Freedom Food standards in hospitals
The government has rejected demands for mandatory RSPCA welfare standards for the NHS, after MPs called for all hospital food to meet Freedom Food standards as a minimum.
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NewsTesco lorry drivers end strike
The long-running industrial dispute between Eddie Stobart and 183 drivers at Tesco’s Doncaster distribution centre has finally ended.
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NewsDouble appointment at Morrisons as it hires trading and finance heads
Morrisons has moved to fill the vacancies in its top team following a string of high profile departures this year.
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NewsVion sells UK pork business to management
The break-up of Vion’s UK operations has started, with its pork business being bought by management today.
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NewsCompetition Commission kicks off Booker/Makro probe
The Competition Commission is calling for responses to its investigation into Booker’s acquisition of Makro.
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NewsDefra kicks off consultation on dairy producer organisations
Defra has launched a consultation on dairy producer organisations and published details on how dairy farmers can apply for a £5m development fund.
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NewsBargain Booze launches biggest-ever TV ad campaign
The first advert in Bargain Booze’s biggest-ever TV and radio campaign will hit screens on Wednesday.
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NewsHappy Egg Co creates pin-up calendar for chickens
The Happy Egg Co is looking to make its hens even happier than usual in 2013 by launching a pin-up calendar for chickens.
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Responsibility deal not working fast enough according to Which?
Voluntary agreements between the food and drink industry and the government are failing to tackle the obesity crisis, according to a report published today by consumer group Which?
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NewsGreggs boss to take reins at Brakes
Ken McMeikan has quit Greggs to become CEO at Brakes Group, as Brakes CEO Philip Jansen moves up to the role of chairman.
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News2 Sisters workers vote for strike action over pay offer
Workers at 2 Sisters Food Group have voted to strike for three days in a dispute over pay and conditions.
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NewsAldi heir Berthold Albrecht dies age 58
Berthold Albrecht, the son of Aldi co-founder Theo Albrecht, has died aged 58.