All People articles – Page 220
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NewsCo-op to fast-track recruitment of 5,000 store staff from hospitality industry
Recruitment procedures have been simplified for the temporary roles
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NewsNeil Turton to stay on to steer Sugro through coronavirus
Turton was due to leave the business on 1 May following a notice period
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Comment & OpinionTime for the government to recognise food industry workers as essential
So-called ‘low-skilled’ workers are proving to be the bedrock of our society, and should be treated as such
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NewsFears food suppliers may not be able to cope with coronavirus demand
FDF has written to environment secretary George Eustice, urging the government to prioritise the food workforce
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NewsCentral England Co-op employs temporary staff to cope with panic buying
The business has also launched an urgent appeal for food bank donations
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NewsCoronavirus: Migrant labour ‘could be flown into UK’ to help pick fresh produce
Specially chartered flights are being considered as growers seek to ensure they have enough pickers
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Hal Atkinson, marketing executive, Bells of Lazonby
Hal started his marketing career in pharmaceuticals but enjoys the more creative nature of food & drink
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NewsPrivate equity giants assembling board for £7bn Asda takeover
Three private equity funds are working with major recruitment firms to identify potential executives
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Comment & OpinionSupermarket staff are under real pressure. Let’s offer them some support
Store staff – many of whom are part time, or who are on their first jobs – are doing remarkable work
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NewsSouthern Co-op to take part in Dragons’ Den-style event for local producers
The event gives local food and drink producers a chance to pitch to Southern Co-op and gain listings in stores
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NewsCoronavirus: Nisa retailers offer free delivery to those in self-isolation
Nisa retailers across the country are stepping up to support members of their communities
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NewsCoronavirus: FareShare appeals for extra funding and volunteers
The charity also issued an appeal to the food industry to step up and divert more surplus food to charities
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NewsPoundstretcher COO Burcu Kerpicci out as business considers restructure
Retailer’s full-year accounts are more than two months overdue at Companies House
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Analysis & FeaturesFrozen food power list: who are the players taking the fight to fresh?
As the frozen food category tries to dispel its ‘cheap, low-quality’ image, here are the top 10 figures leading the fight
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NewsGroceryAid Ball raises record-breaking amount to support industry colleagues
More than 160 companies from across the industry attended the event on 5 March
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NewsMPs to launch inquiry into post-Brexit immigration proposals’ impact on food
Efra Committee chair Neil Parish warned produce could be ‘left to rot in fields’ if the food sector’s labour requirements weren’t met
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NewsIceland boss calls for coronavirus minister to aid industry communication
Walker described the government’s initial response to the outbreak as “non-existent”
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Leicester: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘There is nothing we haven’t got in stock. We are making sure everybody can get what they need while demand is so high’
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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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My Alternative CVCraig Williamson, Barn Farm Drinks, on Fleetwood Mac, Mel Gibson and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
‘My motto is: Live life to the full’