All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 187
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NewsTesco’s former finance boss no longer under FRC investigation
There was ‘no realistic prospect that a Tribunal would make an adverse finding in relation to the conduct” of McIlwee, the FRC said
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Comment & OpinionTesco’s 29p veg is a savvy move against discounters and food waste
Instead of suppliers being faced with tonnes of wasted products, Tesco decided to lower prices
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NewsGovernment reply to booze advice 'fails common sense test'
Government will stick with the recommended weekly unit intake of 14 units for both men and women
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NewsNon-EU exports of UK food & drink soar 14%
Food and drink exports to non-EU countries rose by 14% year on year in the run up to the Brexit vote, new figures from the FDF have revealed
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NewsFood businesses ahead of Environment Agency recycling targets
Food producers and manufacturers will have an overall lower cost of complying with UK packaging regulations this year
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Analysis & FeaturesChildhood obesity strategy: what can industry expect next?
The childhood obesity strategy is out at last, but it leaves many questions unanswered. Here’s what industry can expect next
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NewsTesco extends same-day click & collect with added charges
New pick-up slots will be £2 from Monday to Thursday and £3 on Fridays
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NewsAsda gets new smart mobile coupon system from O2
New coupons allow customers to redeem offers straight from their smartphone without the need to print
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NewsTesco angers Scottish strawberry shoppers with flag switch
Supermarket ditched Saltire in favour of Union Flag following complaints from English customer
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NewsHigh streets minister wants to track down Best Shop on Twitter
Winner of social media competition will scoop £1,000 in advertising credit and trip to Twitter office
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Analysis & FeaturesIndustry divided as childhood obesity plan is watered down
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe says there should have been “compulsory measured targets across all nutrients”
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NewsTesco shoppers sent £150 phishing scam emails
A phishing scam has set out to target Tesco customers with a fake reward offer
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Comment & OpinionChildhood Obesity Plan: or COP-out for short
It is quite some achievement to have spent the best part of two years drawing up a strategy only to produce a document that leaves all sides in the debate feeling almost equally underwhelmed
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NewsNine categories challenged to slash sugar by 20% in obesity plan
The categories making the largest contribution to children’s sugar intake will be expected to reformulate
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NewsGovernment admits it hasn't yet determined sugar levy cut-off
The Treasury said it had not yet decided whether to exclude small companies altogether based on a cut-off
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Analysis & FeaturesIn depth: Own label front and centre in Tesco's new store layouts
The UK’s biggest retailer has put its own label front and centre of the shelf in its latest strategic play
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NewsSoft drinks levy and school sport at heart of government's childhood obesity strategy
Money raised from the sugar levy will be invested in programmes to reduce obesity and encourage physical activity
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NewsImminent childhood obesity plan is 'weak', campaigners warn
The Treasury is set launch a consultation on the soft drinks sugar levy tomorrow
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NewsScotland mulls junk food tax in place of voluntary agreements
Food Standards Scotland is considering a wide-ranging package of measures to improve the national diet
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News'Face the Facts, Can the Tax' campaign fights sugar levy
The industry has come together to warn the sugar levy will lead to higher prices and thousands of job losses