All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 68
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NewsShareholders pile pressure on food giants for transparent health reporting
Unilever became the first major manufacturer to bow to the ShareAction campaign last month
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Comment & OpinionThe price war is hotting up and Asda and Morrisons won’t be the only ones joining the fight
Both retailers have been struggling in the top four battle of late, and both have new owners trying to put their stamp on their businesses
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NewsPrice wars as new owners of Asda and Morrisons throw millions at cuts
Asda also announced 120,000 hourly paid shop floor colleagues would see their pay increase to £10.10 per hour from July
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NewsPTF on hunt for new leadership with Kuyk and Coleshill to leave
Joint director general Angela Coleshill stepped down this week after two years at the helm
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NewsAsda rolls out new digital technology to cut in-store food waste
The supermarket has set a goal of reducing food waste by at least 50% by 2030
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Analysis & FeaturesHFSS clampdown: new guidance explained
Detailed guidance on the HFSS clampdown is here, but sources have warned of gaps as retailers focus on the cost of living crisis
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NewsFears over food and CO2 shortages as fertiliser plant sees demand crash
Gas prices have gone up even further since the conflict began, leading to fertiliser costs quadrupling
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NewsSuppliers warn ‘just days left’ to tackle oil shortages, as government drags feet on palm decision
Shortages of sunflower oil saw the government allow suppliers to start using rapeseed oil in recipes without the need for labelling changes
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NewsAsda targets boom in pet ownership with dedicated ‘pet zone’ aisles
Pet owners will also be able to sign up for insurance through Asda Money partner Joii whilst in the aisle
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NewsAsda appoints ex-Morrisons CFO Michael Gleeson as John Fallon departs
Asda said Fallon has decided to leave the business to explore new opportunities
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NewsReport defends reformulation programme amid calls for mandatory HFSS targets
An FDF report includes fresh data from Kantar Worldpanel showing FDF members’ products contribute 10% fewer calories to the average shopping basket than in 2017
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NewsJoanna Goff takes over as Morrisons CFO at pivotal time for supermarket’s new owners
Goff has been at the retailer for more than 10 years and replaces Michael Gleeson, who announced his departure last month
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NewsTesco announces 5.8% pay deal and major changes to job roles
Under the deal negotiated with the Usdaw union, the hourly rate for staff will increase 5.8% from £9.55 to £10.10 from 24 July
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NewsHopes of HFSS delay crushed as government presses ahead with plans for promotions ban
The guidance accused the food industry’s promotional environment of flying in the face of its healthy eating guidelines
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NewsAmazon accused of continuing last-minute supplier delists despite GSCOP designation
Suppliers told The Grocer they were still facing what they claimed was a lack of notice over delistings
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NewsAsda DC workers vote on support for industrial action amid sick pay row
In February an overwhelming majority voted to reject base rate increases to warehouse and clerical staff
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NewsSajid Javid faces pressure to release sugar reduction report
The Grocer revealed earlier this month that the report looks set to be published a full year behind schedule
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons’ results put CD&R under pressure with refinancing mission
Clayton Dubilier & Rice must show they can invest enough to stop the retailer being left behind by its rivals
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NewsMorrisons new owners look to speed up refinancing despite profits warning
Sources said despite the gloomy predictions in the update given yesterday, it had “cleared the way” for CD&R to seek bank support to refinance more than £6bn of short-term borrowing
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Asda’s new Just Essentials budget own-label range do what Smart Price couldn’t?
Asda has unveiled plans for a 300-strong essentials range to recapture its reputation for budget. But suppliers are calling it ‘impossible’