All articles by Charles Wright
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ProfilesDash Water CEO Alex Wright on dyslexia, sleepwalking and persistence
‘Sometimes you have to pause or shelve a genuinely good initiative because it isn’t the right priority at that moment’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Cyril Leopoldo, Pride celebrations co‑lead, Carlsberg Britvic
‘We have a network of Be Proud allies across the business who act as ambassadors and trusted points of contact for colleagues’
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Analysis & Features10 new products making the most of the fibremaxxing trend in 2026
From cereals and snack bars to yoghurts and functional drinks, high-fibre claims are appearing on packs at an unprecedented rate as brands rush to capitalise on growing consumer interest in gut health
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ProfilesLove Sum Dumplings co-founder Sandy Tang on birds, 999 and Dragons’ Den
‘Bao bun’ literally means bun bun – imagine ordering a ‘bread bread sandwich’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Heather Kennedy, Pride external partnerships lead, Nestlé
‘York Pride with Nestlé was actually the first Pride event I went to. Before that I hadn’t been out at work, so it was a big moment for me’
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Range PreviewTesco launches new meal deal options for summer 2026
Tesco is refreshing its meal deal options for the summer with a mix of limited-edition mains, salads and snacks that lean into bolder flavours for a more premium lunchtime
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Range PreviewWaitrose launches new Italian range with Angela Hartnett
The Hartnett with Waitrose range, which lands in stores this week, features chilled filled pasta, sauces, focaccia and lasagne
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Range PreviewChicken wing roulette and poutine fries: Asda World Cup 2026 food range
Asda is using the summer of football’s late-night kick-offs to tempt shoppers away from pricier takeaways
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Range PreviewCo-op launches Premium Small Plates range
Co-op is launching 25 new small plates to its premium Irresistible range built around Mediterranean flavours and easy sharing
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ProfilesMüller’s Deborah Carlin on Oasis, spreadsheets and making a difference
‘Small steps in the right direction are much better than giant leaps in the wrong direction’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ben Kearney, Pride marketing assistant, Tesco
‘I am proud to work for an employer that does not just accept me and my identity, but celebrates it’
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ProfilesFlorette’s Polly Davies on food waste, NPD and odd shoes
‘As an industry we all need to take more risks to move categories on and inspire more mealtimes’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Seren Meyer, quality assurance lead, Hilltop Honey
‘In New Zealand for six months I worked for a honey supplier. This gave me valuable insight into the industry, from hive to production’
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ProfilesHighland Spring’s Gill Foden on health, Amal Clooney and growth mindset
‘There’s a real opportunity to make it easier for people to choose nutritious options’
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Range PreviewTesco launches new Korean and Japanese snack range
Tesco is pushing into Asian-inspired snacking with a new Korean and Japanese range spanning crisps, confectionery, pouch drinks and mochi-style treats
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ben Read, partnerships lead, Company Shop
‘There is real pride in seeing the genuine impact it makes for people living in communities that need a bit of extra help’
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Range PreviewHot smoked BBQ & picky bits: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference summer range 2026
Sainsbury’s is expanding its picky bits offer with 16 new Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes such as burrata arancini, labneh and gyros chicken
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ProfilesGroceryAid’s Mandi Leonard on rats, air con and shoplifting
‘It can literally be a lifeline that keeps someone from going under, and it’s a very powerful reason to do what I have the privilege to do’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Maresa Ronan, assistant brand manager, Blanco Niño
’Take the time to really build relationships with people you meet along the way’
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Range PreviewMorrisons launches The Best picky bits range for summer 2026
Morrisons has expanded its premium The Best range for summer with new picnic and ‘picky bits’ inspired by the Mediterranean