All articles by Lois Vallely
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My Alternative CVJane Woodhead, Speakeasy Ice Creams, on snakes, Peter Pan and Richard Ayoade
‘The first record I owned was Tiger Feet by Mud – and I can still do the dance’
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My Alternative CVRichard Lodge, Mood Media, on Semisonic, Pulp Fiction and Radiohead
‘It’s incredibly satisfying to conceptualise an innovative, engaging music concept’
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food and drink suppliers are offering a helping hand
Supermarkets have made the headlines with hefty food donations. So how are suppliers using their reach and skills to help the world?
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My Alternative CVShauna Blair, Heavenly Tasty Organics, on Jason Donovan, Jo Malone and Fearne Cotton
‘My motto in life is work hard and be honest’
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My Alternative CVPhil Hovey, Kettle, on Steve Wright, FOMO and Bedknobs and Broomsticks
‘The most rewarding part of my job is launching a new product that everyone goes crazy for’
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My Alternative CVAlex Robson, West End Drinks (King of Soho Gin), on Nancy Sinatra, Kill Bill and Michelle Obama
‘The most rewarding part of my job is the creative side’
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News‘Accidental stockpilers’ driving shelf shortages, research shows
Empty shelves in supermarkets are a result of shoppers making more trips
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NewsTributes paid to Ella’s Kitchen MD Cath Empringham
Ella’s Kitchen said Empringham would be remembered for her amazing personality
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My Alternative CVAneisha Soobroyen, Scrumbles Pet Food, on gourmet pretzels, emperor penguins and Jameela Jamil
‘My motto in life is: what’s the worst that could happen?’
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the B Corp movement is putting down roots in food and drink
Food and drink brands are proving enthusiastic adopters of the scheme, which balances profit with purpose
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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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Analysis & FeaturesHow Colombian coffee farmers are combatting climate change
Colombian coffee farmers have two major fights on their hands: downward price pressures and the effects of climate change
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NewsAlex Scott joins Diversity and Inclusion in Grocery conference lineup of speakers
Now in its second year, the event, at Wembley Stadium, will host about 800 people from 150 companies
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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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NewsGrocery giants to unite to embrace diversity and inclusion
The ’Diversity and Inclusion in Grocery’ conference will take place 12 March
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NewsAbel & Cole starts selling unpackaged groceries online
The direct to consumer business claimed the service – Club Zero – will be the first of its kind in the UK
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InterviewsFrom high street chain to global food hub: John Vincent’s ambitions for Leon
John Vincent isn’t dreaming small for Leon. He wants to launch more groceries, build a digital hub and take his reinvention of fast food to the US
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 19 best PR stunts of ’19 in food and drink… and two that backfired
From half-vegan burgers to helicopter dining, we pick the most memorable PR stunts of 2019
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Analysis & FeaturesFree-from: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Free-from category this year
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Comment & OpinionInside Aldi at Christmas: how the discounter mastered festivity in the UK
This year Aldi expects to take more than £1bn over the festive period: and it’s got the hugely successful formula to do it