All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 3
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NewsMorrisons poaches Asda online trading director
The move coincides with Matt McLellan also joining Morrisons from Asda in the newly created role of group data and media director
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NewsFDF to face opposition bid in efforts to run new EPR packaging tax system
A bid drawn up by the FDF has won the backing of powerful bodies including the BRC and Incpen, but it is unlikely to be the only one
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NewsTesco starts offering Clubcard points for charging electric cars
Tesco has announced the new service as an extension of its tie-up with tech provider Pod
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NewsFood sector council hailed as a game-changer ‘on pause’, says government
The Food and Drink Sector Council was intended to focus on boosting skills, agricultural productivity and the nation’s nutrition
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Comment & OpinionWill Asda’s ‘green shoots’ be enough to save the struggling grocer?
Asda boss Allan Leighton has been doing the rounds with the message that the struggling supermarket giant is starting to see ‘the green shoots of recovery’
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NewsTesco demands mandatory health reporting to fight obesity crisis
Tesco group CEO Ken Murphy has written an open letter to health secretary Wes Streeting
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NewsAllan Leighton vows Asda won’t accept cost price increases
Asda’s executive chairman said its turnaround strategy has begun to carve out a price gap with its full-range rivals
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NewsTesco names Booker boss as new central Europe CEO
Tesco has announced Booker’s chief operating officer is to take over as its CEO of central Europe
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NewsAsda tracker warns of worst inflation in 15 months
While the average household had £11.53 more to spend per week compared with the same time last year, rising living costs wiped out the difference
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NewsMorrisons hits three million surplus food bags saved with Too Good To Go
Morrisons was the first supermarket in the UK to partner with the Too Good To Go app in November 2019
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NewsChancellor faces new industry call for delay to ‘packaging tax’
The BRC warned EPR meant shoppers would be hit with another surge in inflation
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Comment & OpinionThe health vs HFSS marketing battle is far from over
Today’s news that the government is delaying its main weapon in the fight against obesity is a throwback to the previous government
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NewsMorrisons stores get major overhaul as it aims for ‘farm shop feel’
Morrisons’ changes include more premium SKUs and a revamped Market Street
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NewsTesco CEO Matthew Barnes steps down in executive team shake-up
Matthew Barnes has stepped down as UK CEO to pursue other opportunities, as part of a wider executive team shake-up, effective from 30 June
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NewsHFSS advertising ban delayed until 2026 after threats of legal challenges
The long-awaited move to outlaw junk food advertising on TV before 9pm and a total ban online was due to come into force in October this year
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NewsFood poverty: supermarkets and manufacturers set new target to provide 30 million meals
A food industry coalition has announced an ambitious new target to provide 30 million meals a year by 2028
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NewsGCA remit reviewed as Amazon problem poses Adjudicator’s ‘biggest ever test’
Amazon’s perceived code compliance score from suppliers slumped from 59% in 2023 to 47% in last year’s GCA survey
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Analysis & FeaturesClimate whistleblowers: why we had to speak out
An explosive insider memo warned of ‘wishful thinking’ on the imminent climate risks to the supply chain. Can its publication shake up a complacent industry?
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NewsSupermarket bosses promise lower prices after EU deal slashes border checks
Routine checks on animal and plant products moving between GB and NI will be slashed, although not removed completely
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NewsBroadcaster Edith Bowman to host Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
Asda has renewed its commitment to the awards as headline sponsor again this year, having backed the awards for more than a decade