All Food poverty articles – Page 4
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Comment & OpinionBudget must prioritise food to deliver real change
Food is a vital part of our national infrastructure, says Sarah Bradbury, CEO of IGD
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NewsMorrisons diverts surplus carrots to aid King’s food poverty project
Morrisons has carried out a trial with Newton and a national rollout of the surplus redistribution will see up to 26 pallets of food collected for national redistribution a week
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Analysis & FeaturesAre the police finally taking retail crime seriously?
Retail crime is on the rise, and with it violent and abusive incidents towards shopworkers. Is the Retail Crime Action Plan enough to tackle it?
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NewsArla launches nationwide campaign to boost fresh dairy consumption
The dairy giant has announced plans to provide fully stocked and sponsored fridges to food charities
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NewsGeorge Wright to step down as FareShare CEO
John Bason, chair of FareShare since 2012 and formerly finance director of Associated British Foods, will act as executive chair
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Analysis & FeaturesAs supermarkets top FTSE 100 ranking for charity giving, how are other food & drink operators doing?
Report on charity giving defies accusations of supermarket greed
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Comment & OpinionThe UK is the poor relation in global surplus food efforts
In countries like Australia, Singapore and Mexico, significant advances in policy and technology have supercharged surplus redistribution efforts, says George Wright, FareShare CEO
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NewsMeals & More calls on government to tackle children’s ‘holiday hunger’
The charity wants to see the current funding extended to support children living in poverty
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NewsDarzi report calls for ‘bold action’ to regulate food industry on obesity
The report by the leading cancer surgeon and ex health minister today contrasts the lack of action taken by govenments to tackle obesity to the succession of interventions that have successfully slashed smoking rates
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NewsThe Felix Project launches new tool for companies in London’s war on food waste
Felix Connect is a streamlined service that reduces the time and investment needed to redistribute the food
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Comment & OpinionIceland is right to flag retail crime measures, but police support is a must
Richard Walker’s proposal for more heavy-handed security guards likely stems from concerns over police support
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ProfilesMars’ Victoria Rae on D&I, Taylor Swift and company culture
From graduate scheme to emerging channel director, Victoria is still driving growth and innovation at Mars after 15 years
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NewsDozens of Asda Just Essentials products unavailable online
In February 2022, Asda made a promise to stock its Smart Price and Farm Stores budget products in store and online
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NewsCalls to ‘turbocharge’ food redistribution as families struggle to afford fruit
FareShare said it was calling on the new Labour government to “turbocharge” the redistribution of surplus food, especially fresh fruit & vegetables
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NewsMorrisons extends food waste partnership with Too Good To Go
The move follows a trial in locations across north England, the Midlands and Wales, which saw over 40,000 Surprise Bags redistributed
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NewsTesco and Ella’s Kitchen launch drive to boost kids’ veg intake
The initiative will take place at 50 Tesco stores across England and Wales including in Bristol, Leeds, London and Swansea
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NewsLondoners better off than before the pandemic, says Asda tracker
Londoners’ average household disposable income rose to £351 per week in quarter two of this year – 3% up on the pre-pandemic peak of £340 in March 2021
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NewsGordon Brown and Amazon launch London 'multibank' with The Felix Project
Co-ordinated by The Felix Project, it will see more than 400,000 surplus essential goods such as toiletries and bedding donated over the next year
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NewsSainsbury’s to donate £2.5m towards tackling summer ‘holiday hunger’
The campaign is the latest fundraising event of its ongoing Nourish the Nation programme with Comic Relief