All Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) articles – Page 10
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NewsSainsbury’s marks Black History Month with £1m charity donation
Donations will help tackle racism and support black education, social mobility, food insecurity and businesses
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NewsMajor supermarkets and suppliers promote diversity and inclusion through ‘reverse mentoring’
Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Tesco, Morrisons, Mondelēz International and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners are among the 12 backing the initiative
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NewsAdd Psalt starts next phase of support for black-owned brands
The entrepreneurs will receive strategic guidance, product and brand development, and access to national retail distribution
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NewsNew competition and TV show aims to improve meat industry gender diversity
Upmarket butcher Parson’s Nose is looking for a female apprentice and ambassador who will also feature in a new TV series
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Comment & OpinionGender equality in the workplace is about more than equal pay – it’s about respect
The sector can help drive change by actively encouraging women to join and represent their business
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NewsWomen facing less gender discrimination in wholesale sector, survey finds
However, a “lack of respect” was cited as the biggest challenge for women by 28% of respondents
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Comment & OpinionThe shift to online could exacerbate grocery sector employment inequalities
Retailers and the government both have a part to play in preventing an inequality crisis, says Abbie Winton, a final year PhD researcher at Alliance Manchester Business School
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NewsRetail has some of the lowest gender pay gap numbers so far this year, report shows
Both Sainsbury’s and John Lewis published their annual gender pay gap reports earlier this year.
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Comment & OpinionCultural appropriation: how grocery can avoid it by taking a holistic, respectful approach
Understanding of a culture, its history and context, as well as using language and labels respectfully, will mean they are represented appropriately, says Mallika Basu, founder of Basu Consulting
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Comment & OpinionWhat steps can grocery take to encourage diversity and see the benefits?
Businesses need to understand the importance of nurturing young and diverse talent, says Jaime Silvester, head of retail at IRI
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NewsRetail industry needs change from the top to achieve D&I targets, says Diversity in Retail
Diversity in Retail has set up a series of meetings, cohorts, committees and steering groups to facilitate cross-industry collaboration
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NewsSainsbury’s and JLP among founding members of ‘Diversity in Retail’ group
Diversity in Retail aims to increase diversity and inclusion across all levels in the industry via cooperation between member retailers
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NewsM&S study shows UK families are more worried about health and finances post-Covid
The UK-wide survey of 10,000 participants was aimed at identifying how priorities have shifted for families across the country as they emerge from the pandemic
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Comment & OpinionThe food industry must do more than pay lip service to racial equality
Some supermarkets have put in work, but most manufacturers have remained silent, says The Black Farmer founder Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones
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NewsThe Black Farmer unveils campaign and NPD to celebrate Windrush Generation
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones has called for greater diversity in the food sector ahead of Windrush Day on Tuesday (22 June)
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NewsTesco vows to fight EU ruling over equal pay
Tesco workers, the majority of whom are women, claim they have failed to receive equal pay for work of equal value with colleagues in its distribution centres, who are mostly men
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NewsM&S chief sets out business’ efforts to improve diversity
Steve Rowe’s comments come one year on from the death of George Floyd in the US
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NewsJJ Foodservice battles HGV driver shortage with women-focused recruitment push
The wholesaler is offering salaries for permanent positions of up to £35k with no evening or weekend work
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Comment & OpinionWe need to do more to support the LGBT+ community and their mental health
Petcare brands may not immediately come to mind as a natural supporter of this cause, but our brands are an important platform for raising awareness, says Helen Warren-Piper of Mars Pet Nutrition UK
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Comment & OpinionPolitics of Food: compelling podcast shines light on ‘Racism in Food Media’
Inequity exists across the food industry, and people of colour are among the worst affected