All Community articles – Page 5
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ProfilesBrighton Gin’s Kathy Caton on queer fundraising, spam emails and Nigella
‘On a Pride parade float with Brighton Gin, I’d like LGBTQ+ ally and general gastronomic goddess Nigella Lawson’
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches volunteering directory to support communities
The directory lists charities near every JJ branch, making it easier for employees to find their volunteering match
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Comment & OpinionWho were the food and drink heroes in the King’s Honours 2024?
An array of food and drink industry leaders and influencers were recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, with charity bosses, supermarket comms pros and safety leads making the cut
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Comment & OpinionHow can the food & drink industry thrive? Ask young people
All over the world, young people are beginning to question a food system that is making it hard to be healthy, says Sharon Bligh, director of health & sustainability at Consumer Goods Forum, and Molly Lewis, 17-year-old activist from Bite Back 2030
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Henry Fricker, relationship manager, GroceryAid
Grocery charity worker, Henry, shares his journey working to support LGBT people in diversity and inclusion
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Comment & OpinionWhat immigration will mean for UK food & drink
Newcomers to the UK will import inspirational tastes, flavours and customs along with religious and cultural festivals, says Richard Cope, senior trends consultant at Mintel Consulting
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Tyler Lee, ProUd network co-chair, Unilever
Unilever’s Pride network co-chair shares the impact having a community at work can help with support, mentoring and networking opportunities
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NewsSysco to sponsor first-ever Pride event in Ashford
Ashford has been the home of Brakes for half a century
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ProfilesTesco’s Adam Jarvis on Pride, badgers and Jonathan Bailey
‘There is always more we can be doing, but I’m proud that Tesco is standing together with our LGBTQ+ communities’
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ProfilesMadame F founder Iain Muggoch on Queer Britain, startups and Tony Laithwaite
For Pride month, wine brand founder Iain talks about the struggles of a startup and his work with the Madame F Queer Britain Art Award
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NewsLidl spotlights its charitable efforts in first ‘Community Impact Report’
The report outlines Lidl’s investment in communities on two key fronts: supporting young people’s mental health and tackling food insecurity
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NewsDeliveroo launches LGBTQ+ chef training kitchen
The delivery giant has committed up to £15,000 to The Open Kitchen Fund, which will sponsor up to five chefs to complete training courses
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ru Brown, Pride lead, Tesco
At just 22 years old, Ru shares how they are driving LGBTQ+ inclusion at the UK’s largest retailer
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Analysis & FeaturesLabrador retail crime and Asda rebrand: this week on grocery social media
Asda unveiled a fresh rebrand and bread-stealing Labradors became Facebook celebs. What you missed this week on social media in the world of grocery
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NewsLidl giving away miniature drinks to revive flagging bees
The discounter is also marking World Bee Day with a £10,000 donation to conservation efforts
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets should learn lessons from food co-ops
Food co-ops recognise that local communities are their most central and active stakeholders, says Sumayyah Zannath, community organiser & fellow at Platform London/Food Ethics Council
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NewsBP rolls out crime logging platform and body-worn cameras for extra staff protection
The reporting initiative is in conjunction with Auror and will be rolled out across BP’s 300 company-owned stores over the coming months
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NewsBRC calls on PCC candidates to get tough on retail crime ahead of elections
Government announced a new standalone offence will be introduced last week, along with several other mechanisms to stop serial and abusive shoplifters
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Comment & OpinionCriminalising shopworker abuse is a shield. More protection is needed
At long last, shopworkers have the shield they so desperately need in their long – and often dangerous – retail crime battle
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NewsConvictions under Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act ‘not high enough’ says SGF
The figures mark the first time that information on conviction rates under the act have been released, following SGF’s calls for more transparency