Charles Wright
Charles is digital and social assistant at The Grocer.
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Profiles and QandAsShocken’s Emma Bowe on Oasis, ADHD and Aldi’s Next Big Thing
Fresh off an appearance on Aldi’s new Channel 4 show, Emma shares insight into how she keeps pushing plant-based innovation
Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Victoria Gibson, junior brand manager, Perfetti Van Melle
Confectionery brand manager Victoria on how she brings ‘Fruity Joy’ to Fruittella’s marketing
Profiles and QandAsIbis Rice’s Nicholas Spencer on Cambodia, dancing and Chris Packham
‘I grew up watching The Really Wild Show and admire Chris Packham – having him as brand ambassador for Ibis Rice is a dream come true’
Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Megan Sealey, e-commerce manager, Birds Eye
‘This role blends creativity, entrepreneurship and consumer engagement in a dynamic environment’
Profiles and QandAsBurger King’s Mark McCarthy on Nigella Lawson, sustainability and Pitch Perfect
From teenage newsagent worker to spearheading product launches for one of the biggest brands in the world, Mark blends a passion for food with a commitment to sustainability and health
Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Lara Brooksbank, insights analyst, Australian Vintage
‘People perceive the wine industry as old, boring, or antiquated. However, it is a dynamic and evolving field’
Range PreviewA trip around the world in Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference summer range 2024
British Summer Time is here, for the clocks at least. And Sainsbury’s has got the memo, launching over 200 new products in its Taste the Difference summer range
Profiles and QandAsJames Cadbury on chocolate, greenwashing and Dragons’ Den
From a River Island stockroom to his own chocolate empire, James outlines his sweet tooth for success
Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Ivana Taylor-Ross, marketing exec, The Gym Kitchen
Ivana builds community presence and influencer partnerships for macro-counted, high-protein, low-calorie ready meal brand The Gym Kitchen
Profiles and QandAsHilltop Honey’s Scott Davies on sweat, bees and doggy doo doo
Davies has progressed from a sweat-drenched interviewee to building a honey empire where he gets to impact remote beekeepers across the world
Range PreviewShowstopper eggs and bunny bakery: Asda Easter range 2024
Easter at Asda is set to be a feast for the senses as the retailer rolls out a range of NPD
Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Greg Brady, brand manager, Savencia
From the checkouts at Tesco to managing the Saint Agur range, Greg wants to change the British perception of blue cheese
Range PreviewEggs, cookies and hot cross bun cheddar: what’s new for Easter 2024?
From Tony’s Chocolonely’s ethical Chunky Egg to Ilchester’s quirky Easter cheese, welcome to a very NPD Easter
Analysis and FeaturesSainsbury’s workers’ day from hell: this week in grocery on TikTok
TikTok’s latest grocery trends see Tesco Clubcard hacks, IT crises, and cultural inclusivity, while a viral dumpster dive sparks conversation on food waste
Range PreviewChocolate dogs and fruity eggs in Aldi’s Easter range 2024
Forget Colin vs Cuthbert, next up in the ring are Charlie the Labrador and Honey the Golden Retriever vs M&S’s Dougal the Puppy
Profiles and QandAsBio&Me’s Emma Grant on Champagne, Sydney and the Queen
’Knowing you’re helping make a difference to the nation’s gut health is the best feeling’
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Range PreviewSalty chocolate eggs and buns with a twist: Morrisons Easter range 2024
Easter’s never been so egg-citing at Morrisons with the launch of its spread of NPD
Range PreviewCo-op hops on bizarre hot cross bun trend in Easter range 2024
This Easter Co-op is mixing it up, from Hot Hot Hot Cross Buns as a fiery take on a classic to a new vegan Salted Toffee Crunch Egg in its Gro range
Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Lici Sawyer, junior brand manager, Bol Foods
Lici explains how a degree in Spanish taught her the communication skills to land a marketing role at Bol Foods
Analysis and FeaturesHot cross bun taste tests and UPF dupes dominate TikTok
Unpack the memes and puns of the week on social media across fmcg