All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 168
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NewsCo-op replaces polystyrene pizza boards with recyclable card
Move will prevent 200 tones of polystyrene boards going to landfill, retailer says
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NewsLabour promises to restrict pre-watershed junk food TV ads
Restrictions form part of party’s plans to address ’urgent challenge’ of childhood obesity
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Comment & OpinionTesco has some hard decisions to make on what is 'healthy'
It cannot have been easy to persuade big brands to feature in the power aisle as ones to ditch
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NewsTesco appoints Stephen Magill as commercial manager in Northern Ireland
Having joined the company in 1993, Magill has held several management roles in the UK and Central Europe
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NewsSugar levy 'hugely misunderstood' by UK consumers, Nielsen survey reveals
No-one knew the levy only applied to soft drinks in Nielsen survey of 500 consumers
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NewsTesco accused of 'mixed messages' by cutting HFSS & healthy food prices
Tesco is using its power aisles to encourage shoppers to ditch high fat, salt and sugar products in favour of healthier options
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NewsGCA supermarket survey attracts record supplier response
Adjudicator has received more than 1,400 responses since the survey launched in March, up 15% on last year
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NewsRetailers unite in call for urgent action on business rates
Seven different trade groups have called on the government to commit to “fundamental change” to the system
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NewsTesco to overhaul grocery website with new responsive design
The new design is being rolled out to mobile first, with desktop and tablet versions to follow later in the year
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NewsTesco cuts fresh produce prices to encourage healthy eating
The Little Helps to Healthier Living campaign starts tomorrow and will run until the end of May
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NewsCo-op challenges other retailers to go 100% British fresh meat
Figures released by The Co-op show meat imports into the UK have doubled in the past 20 years
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NewsNew agency offers virtual shelf testing
The agency offers suppliers and retailers the chance to trial new on-shelf ideas without going near a supermarket
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NewsHealth taxes threaten jobs warns FDF chief
The FDF has warned MPs the next government risks driving companies out of the UK
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NewsFDF urges exporters to look to £6bn target by 2020
New guide launched at parliamentary event sets ambition to grow exports of UK branded goods by a third
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NewsIGD launches free workshops to aid reformulation
The workshops are open to manufacturers and caterers across all categories within the food industry…
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Comment & OpinionLabour puts welcome focus on looming skills crisis post-Brexit
The food and drink industry has to step up and keep stressing the huge ramifications not just for the current workforce but for the skills and people it needs in the future too
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NewsSugar levy to be pushed through parliament before general election
Sources expect the levy to go through the Commons today and Lords tomorrow, and to receive Royal Assent by 2 May
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NewsDeposit return scheme lambasted by Scottish Wholesale Association
The association said the proposals for the trial were “impractical” and would be costly for consumers
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NewsThe Co-op is set to open 12 new food stores in Wales this year
Investment will involve a £16m-plus programme of food store openings and refits for around 20 stores
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NewsTesco sets out to capitalise on emerging Chinese wine trend
Retailer believes newly listed £7 Cabernet Sauvignon could establish the market in Britain…