All People articles – Page 18
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NewsGousto strategy chief departs after close to a decade
Sally Matthews said she had consumed nearly 17,000 different Gousto recipes during her tenure at the company.
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NewsNFU appoints Morrisons exec as new director general
The supermarket’s former head of agriculture at Morrisons will succeed Terry Jones when he steps down in the spring
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NewsMorrisons to close Rathbones bakery with 115 jobs at risk
It’s the second time in two years Morrisons has announced it would close the Wakefield site, after a restructure last year failed to stem losses
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Charlotte Hawksworth, brand manager, The Vegetarian Butcher
‘Being part of a small team has given me exposure to so many different areas of the industry’
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NewsWagamama appoints former Lidl and Morrisons marketing boss as CMO
She brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked in top marketing roles at Lidl, Morrisons and BP
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NewsSainsbury’s CEO and Wrap chair top 2026 New Year Honours list
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts and Wrap chairman Sebastian Munden have been awarded CBEs in King Charles’ New Year Honours list, with the food and drink sector well represented across multiple categories
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NewsWingstop UK appoints Wagamama CMO as chief growth officer
She brings more than 17 years’ experience leading growth, transformation and customer-centric strategy at large consumer and hospitality brands
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NewsAsda appoints new IT boss after Project Future fallout
Asda has appointed a former Microsoft executive as its new group chief information officer, following the fallout from its bungled Project Future IT separation from Walmart
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NewsLogistics UK appoints new head of trade policy
He brings 20 years’ experience to the group, having previously held senior leadership roles at Transport for the North and the Labour Party
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NewsEx-Waitrose MD named as Pets at Home CEO
The former Waitrose MD is set to become CEO at Pets at Home Group, joining the petcare specialist on 30 March
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ashley Harris, assistant comms manager, Ben & Jerry’s
‘It’s my responsibility to ensure our messaging strikes a sweet balance of joy and justice’
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NewsPZ Cussons announces new CFO
PZ Cussons has announced Jan Bramall as its next chief financial officer, as of 23 March 2026
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NewsCo-op Wholesale names Bestway’s Robbie Moore as trading director
He has been tasked with strengthening supplier partnerships, enhancing product and promotional offers, and driving sustainable growth
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NewsHeadcount slashed at Halewood Artisanal Spirits amid declining sales
The average number of employees at Halewood fell from 390 on 29 June 2024 to 225 by the end of this June
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NewsClive Beddall, legendary ex-editor of The Grocer, dies at 83
Beddall worked on The Grocer for 38 years, including eight as editor, and was widely acknowledged as a giant of trade journalism
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ProfilesFieldfare’s Susie Stewart on Vietnam, branding and 90s hip-hop
‘As we don’t use packaging, brand recognition means a lot, so when people call out Fieldfare, it feels like a big win’
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NewsFarmers need a ‘new deal for profitable farming’, says Minette Batters
The deal would recognise ‘the true cost of producing food and delivering for the environment’
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NewsFormer Channel Islands Co-op CEO awarded £3.5m in compensation
The Co-op’s conduct was described by Macleod’s lawyer as ‘a catastrophic failure in corporate governance’
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Analysis & FeaturesJob cuts, cyberattacks and loyalty fraud: The top supermarket stories of 2025
From devastating cyberattacks at M&S, Co-op and Morrisons to waves of job cuts driven by soaring employment costs, 2025 proved a turbulent year for Britain’s supermarkets. The Grocer rounds up the top stories that captured attention across the sector
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NewsBidfood appoints first culinary director
He will work closely with manufacturing brands, leading new product innovation and supporting the development of the wholesaler’s annual food and drink trends