All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 151
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Comment & Opinion
For the food waste fight to succeed, we need transparency – urgently
Wrap praises moves by the likes of Tesco and Sainsbury’s to publish their individual food waste data, so will all food retailers now follow suit?
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News
Tesco convinces suppliers to publish food waste data
CEO Dave Lewis announced the partnership agreements with two dozen suppliers at a meeting of the Champions 12.3 group
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News
Liberal Democrats slam business rates increases at conference
Government accused of betraying small businesses with £300m rates hike
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News
Companies urged to follow Tesco's lead in publishing food waste figures
An alliance of experts including Wrap have warned failure to publish makes it “impossible” to measure success
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News
Co-op faces union action over dismissal of disabled drivers
More than 300 Unite members are voting on whether to take action over Christmas
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Category Report
A fair charge? The Dairymen dairy drinks report 2017
With their relatively wholesome image, dairy drinks escaped the soft drinks levy. But now a government u-turn looms
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Category Report
Under attack: The Dairymen yoghurts report 2017
As more health-conscious shoppers turn their backs on sugar and PHE gets tough on targets, how are brands reacting?
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Analysis & Features
10 yoghurts which would fall foul of the PHE calorie cap
PHE has finalised a proposed portion cap for a single-serve yoghurt of 120kcal based on a sales weighted average, with a 175kcal maximum
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News
The Co-op urges suppliers to sign up to bigger 'wow deals'
Commercial chiefs want to slash prices in return for longer-term partnerships
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News
Morrisons faces biggest-ever UK data breach class action
A total of 5,518 current and former Morrisons staff are pursuing a claim for damages
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News
PHE calorie war 'will dwarf sugar offensive'
Public Health England’s looming clampdown on calories will dwarf its action on sugar, according to Dr Alison Tedstone
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News
Beef, cheese and veg 'to soar 30% without zero tariff deal'
Brexit could see the cost of items in a typical UK shopping basket soar by as much as 30%, according to the BRC
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Grocer 33
Tesco Perth: Grocer 33 store of the week
“Although we are classed as an Extra, I class this very much as a food store. Non-food is of minor importance to my customers
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Analysis & Features
Deposit return has its headaches. But there is a chance it could repeat the plastic bag success
There is no doubt there are huge technical issues to sort out with regards to how such a system for bottles work in practice
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Analysis & Features
Is there really the bottle for a deposit return scheme?
International evidence shows it comes at an exorbitant cost so why are Nicola Sturgeon and Coca-Cola coming out in favour?
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News
Co-op launches autumn TV push based on British fresh food
The campaign, ‘Make buying British more affordable’, will seek to capitalise on its commitment to 100% fresh British meat
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News
Co-op set to kick-off sponsorship of Parkrun
The Co-op has announced a major deal to boost its health credentials by becoming the sponsor of Parkrun
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News
Asda demanded millions from suppliers or face delisting says GCA
Suppliers were subjected to “aggressive tactics, such as inflexible demands made by Asda buyers”
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News
Scottish government slammed over bottle return scheme plans
Coca-Cola is supportive of the Scottish government’s move
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News
More than 300 Asda HQ staff to be axed in new wave of cutbacks
The move under Sean Clarke’s turnaround strategy is the third major round of job cuts in as many years