Ian Quinn
Ian covers Tesco, Asda and Morrisons among the major retailers. He's also our go-to guy for all issues related to health, high street and public affairs.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 610265
- Email:
- ian.quinn@thegrocer.co.uk
NewsAsda buying food at cost price for FareShare charity amid Brexit supply fears
FareShare has joined forces with Asda, which will be sourcing thousands of meals at cost price
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Hike in GSCOP breaches cast doubt over self-regulation
The number of alleged breaches of GSCOP has more than doubled in the past year
- Analysis & Features
Election 2019: So what’s next for the challenges facing food and drink?
From Brexit to labour to the environment, how will things shape up with Johnson’s landslide majority?
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Food and drink attention turns to new Brexit deadline as Conservatives sweep to victory
Industry demands end to uncertainty and smooth Brexit after Tories secure overall majority
- Analysis & Features
Industry reacts to ‘encouraging’ report on Scottish deposit return scheme plans
Here are reactions from across the industry to a key report on plans for a DRS in Scotland
- Grocer 33
Tesco Extra Pitsea, Basildon: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I’ve got a fantastic team and the main thing I stress to them is that the service must be warm and friendly’
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Tesco and WWF link to produce Sustainable Basket Metric environmental measure
The supermarket’s Sustainable Basket Metric will initially involve 20 Tesco products
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Health campaigners back food labels with ‘calorie burning’ information
Change to labelling was recommended by scientists from Loughborough University
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DRS for bottles ‘should be expanded to more packaging’, say Scottish MPs
Scheme should begin with plastic and glass bottles but evolve over time
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Morrisons highlights food waste battle in Christmas ad alternative
The food waste film is available on all Morrisons online channels from today
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Food and drink brands offered support with battling copycats
‘A Brief Guide to Parasitic Copying’ has been published by the British Brands Group (BBG)
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Morrisons to give away wonky ‘Carrots for Rudolph’ this Christmas
The supermarket said the move was aimed at introducing children to wonky veg
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High-sugar breakfast cereals ‘nudged’ to top shelf in supermarket anti-obesity trial
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and more launch in-store trials of ‘nudge’ obesity measures
- Comment & Opinion
Coke’s Jon Woods will be a hands-on FDF president for a turbulent time
Woods is a spikier figure than his predecessor, Gavin Darby
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Coke GB general manager Jon Woods to take over as FDF president
Darby has held the role for the past three years and Woods has agreed to a two-year term
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City snapshot: Morrisons promotes Trevor Strain to COO role
Morrisons commercial chief Trevor Strain has been appointed as chief operating officer in a move which sees trading director Michael Gleeson become chief financial officer
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Café chains slammed over amount of sugar in festive hot drinks
Action on Sugar analysed more than 200 drinks
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Tesco to support disabled shoppers with introduction of sunflower lanyards
The lanyards act as a discreet sign that the wearer has a hidden disability
