Archive of all Interview articles – Page 8
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InterviewsDavid Milner’s Midas touch: the Big Interview
Everything this serial entrepreneur and investor touches has been turning to gold. What’s his secret?
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InterviewsCaroline Thompson-Hill big interview: behind the Accolade Wines turnaround
A new production facility isn’t the only big change at Accolade. European MD Caroline Thompson-Hill is shaking up the supplier with a ‘riskier’ NPD strategy
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InterviewsMushtaque Ahmed: how JJs used tech to become a force in foodservice
How did the ‘Kebab Boys’ become a force in foodservice? And why has the business prospered during the pandemic?
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InterviewsKaren Betts: the diplomat with a passion for whisky
SWA chief Karen Betts is drawing on her diplomatic experience to resolve punitive US tariffs on scotch whisky. Brexit is next on her to-do list
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InterviewsDave Lewis: the Exit Interview
Tesco’s CEO reflects on his time at the helm of the UK’s largest retailer, and on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the UK and for his successor Ken Murphy
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InterviewsPrinces MD Cameron Mackintosh on coping with coronavirus and overhauling innovation
Princes kept supply going through the pandemic’s first shock, and is now looking to build with a facilities revamp and a new approach to NPD
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InterviewsBig interview: Jamie Keeble is the muscle behind Heck’s growth plans
Heck’s co-founder has taken flak for his keenly maintained physique. But he has serious ambitions – including a US HQ and a new oat drink
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InterviewsL’Oréal’s Vismay Sharma on the art of selling lipstick in a crisis
Times are tough for the cosmetics industry. But L’Oréal UK MD Vismay Sharma is staying positive with a focus on online, tech and sustainability
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InterviewsHenry Dimbleby Big Interview: The man behind the UK’s food strategy
Henry Dimbleby shaped government policy with his review of the food system. The Leon co-founder talks next steps – and the trouble with Percy Pig
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InterviewsHow Louise Stigant is guiding Mondelez UK to cut calories
Slashing calories is just one of the ways Mondelez is helping Brits to make healthier food choices, according to its MD
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InterviewsHow Beyond Meat is taking on the world – and why Europe is next
The fast-growing California company is upping its ambitions in Europe with new facilities. Chief growth officer Chuck Muth sets out its plans for domination
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InterviewsJulie Ashfield on how Aldi has stayed calm amid the coronavirus crisis
Buying MD Julie Ashfield says the discounter is ideally placed to respond to the pandemic thanks to strong supplier relationships and an efficient model
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InterviewsDebbie Robinson big interview: how a leading co-op is coping with coronavirus
CEO Debbie Robinson has steered Central England Co-op through coronavirus-related abuse, safety and supply issues to support local communities
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InterviewsEmily Miles big interview: how the FSA is keeping food safe throughout Covid-19
The FSA’s new CEO is well equipped to handle the coronavirus crisis, with work to ensure safety and supply underway. Not forgetting Brexit, of course
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InterviewsJim Cregan Big Interview: how Jimmy’s is keeping chins up
After 10 years, Jim Cregan’s iced coffee brand has revamped, but plans for a cola and its on-trade debut are on hold. For now
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InterviewsSam Galsworthy: after the gin boom, what's next for Sipsmith?
Sipsmith played a key role in the gin boom. So what does its co-founder think is next for the brand – and the spirits category?
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InterviewsMichael Gidney: how Fairtrade is fighting the good fight
How Michael Gidney is taking Fairtrade to the masses
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InterviewsEleanor Herrin: ‘Why I dropped Amazon for Farmdrop’
Eleanor Herrin worked at Amazon for 17 years. So why did she quit to join Farmdrop? And what changes has she been making as its CEO?
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InterviewsWhy Abel & Cole MD Hannah Shipton is thinking outside the fruit & veg box
For too long, Abel & Cole has only been known for its fresh produce boxes, says its MD. She’s on a mission to change that
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InterviewsDarcy Willson-Rymer big interview: Costcutter’s ultimate survivor
Helping convenience stores thrive: Darcy Willson-Rymer’s goals for Costcutter