All Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) articles
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Comment & Opinion
As personal care ads challenge unrealistic body standards, how far is too far?
Most accept bodies aren’t perfect. But, as personal care ads get increasingly upfront, just how much of them do we really need to see?
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News
Supermarkets making mixed progress on closing gender pay gap
Aldi, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have all moved closer towards pay parity
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Analysis & Features
Can B Corp’s updated standards address credibility concerns?
B Lab’s update to standards outlines seven key areas for companies to address. Has it done enough to ward off ‘greenwashing’ accusations?
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Comment & Opinion
Refugees and ex-offenders should be welcome in the job market
Refugees, people with disabilities, or those with past convictions can all meaningfully contribute to businesses, says Pranav Chopra, founder of Nemi Teas
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Profiles
Müller’s Gemma Hancock on dairy, diversity and The Loco-motion
‘When we started Women in Müller back in 2020, it was born out of frustration that it seemed so much harder for women to break through into leadership roles’
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News
Long-awaited B Corp refresh revealed with seven key standards
B Lab is moving away from its cumulative points approach in a landmark revamp of the accreditation scheme
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News
GroceryAid helps sector break diversity records in run-up to D&I in Grocery LIVE!
The grocery sector has chalked up a record-breaking number of diversity and inclusion achievements in the past year, as retailers and suppliers continue to work together to drive real change
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Analysis & Features
IWD 2025: Grocery’s female leaders are ‘not superheroes’
As brands and businesses mark International Women’s Day, we ask some of grocery’s female leaders to share their take on gender equity in 2025
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Analysis & Features
Is diversity, equity & inclusion dead?
Donald Trump’s anti-DEI drive is making waves in business, with several US companies rolling back on progressive policies. How much is the impact being felt over here? Will the movement be derailed?
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News
Tesco, Morrisons, Hilton, Greencore among big hitters to sign up to gender pledge
Industry leaders gathered at the House of Lords yesterday to launch The Food Business Charter
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News
Grocer Gold Awards 2025 deadline extended by two weeks
The entry deadline for the Grocer Gold Awards 2025 has been extended to Monday 17 March
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Comment & Opinion
Don’t follow Trump and dump diversity & inclusion
Neither national European governments nor the EU have shown much interest in rolling back diversity legislation, says Ian Wright, a partner at Acuti Associates
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News
Grocers and fmcg suppliers lead on gender equality in boardrooms, report shows
British food and drink companies are continuing to show progress for gender parity in leadership positions, as per the FTSE Women Leaders review
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News
Mission-led mixer brand Clearer Twist launches in UK-off trade
The mixers are now available via Best Extra Cash & Carry, Brityard, and Henderson Foodservice
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Comment & Opinion
Goodness Issue shows food and drink putting best foot forward
This week’s Goodness Issue offers a timely reminder of the great and noble work performed by the industry on a daily basis
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News
Co-op launches leadership programme for women in logistics
The supermarket wants to help female leaders progress in the traditionally male-dominated sector
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News
Media Bites 6 February: interest rates, M&S and Brexit, Tesco eyeing Post Office branches
Interest rates look likely to fall today due to a sluggish economy and a softening in the labour market
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News
Grocer Gold Awards 2025 launch includes social impact award
New social impact award to recognise outstanding work of food and drink industry in improving lives and benefiting society
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News
Media Bites 26 November: Gails, Asda, Pladis/budget, Tariffs, Walmart
News emerges this morning that upmarket bakery chain Gail’s is up for sale
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News
Co-op reveals findings of its first social mobility study
The retailer found seven in 10 people from a lower socioeconomic background had missed out on job or education oppoortunities