All People articles – Page 390
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NewsBurton’s duo take helm of R&D and food safety
Burton’s Foods has bolstered its team with two high-level appointments. The food manufacturer, which produces brands such as Jammie Dodgers, Maryland Cookies and Cadbury biscuits, has promoted Ben Arnold to the newly created role of head…
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ProfilesFood sector veteran Rowlands joins DBC
DBC Foodservice has hired Tony Rowlands, the former managing director of foodservice for Loxtonfoodco, as its new sales director. Rowlands has 34 years of experience in the catering and food industry. He began his career as a chef in the...
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Brakes finance chief Fearn to join brewer Greene King
Brakes Group finance chief Matthew Fearn is leaving the foodservice giant to join Greene King. Fearn, who joined Brakes in 2007, will start at the brewer on 1 September.
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Krispy Kreme hands UK reins to top twosome
Krispy Kreme UK has named finance head Richard Cheshire and chief operating officer Rob Hunt as joint managing directors following a restructure. The company said the move would help it double its presence in the UK over the next five years.
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My Alternative CV: Richard Jones of Mornflake Oats
Richard Jones, marketing manager of Mornflake Oats, on Flash, Star Wars and his black belt in jujitsu and karate
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The Human Angle: Jenny File, Traidcraft
Traidcraft is a dynamic place to work. We have been a pioneering force for Fairtrade since 1979 and have been influential in changing the way other businesses work.
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Mitchell made multi-channel boss at Makro
Makro has created a new senior role in a bid to push forward the company's multi-channel operations. Peter Mitchell, formerly a logistics director at Musgrave Foodservice in Ireland, has taken on the new head of multi-channel sales...
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: Struggling with career goals? Concentrate on what you can change
Of course it is good to have goals in your career and whether you are looking to move job, change career direction or simply looking for promotion, it is good to set yourself some personal goals.
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Davenport heads new Wiseman trading team
Robert Wiseman Dairies has announced the creation of a new trading department as well as a raft of new appointments to its operational board.Patrick Davenport who has worked for Wiseman for the past 12 years has been appointed as...
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Management shuffle for Imperial Tobacco
Imperial Tobacco has restructured its management team to create three new channel head positions. Cameron Miles has been appointed head of grocery, Mike Laney has been made head of convenience, while Patrick Toms has been named head of...
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NewsMakro nabs Asda procurement man Edwards
Makro has named Asda executive Huw Edwards as its new offer management director. Edwards spent 15 years with the Leeds-based supermarket, most recently as procurement director. He has also previously worked for Marks & Spencer.
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NewsM&S raids Morrisons again for new head of Simply Food
Marc Bolland has returned to his former stamping ground to recruit a new head of Simply Food. Christopher Taylor joins the high street giant from Morrisons, also taking responsibility for the franchise and hospitality business.
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NewsCoconut prices set to soar amid civil war and crop failures
The cost of Thai curries could be set to soar as global events conspire to squeeze coconut supply and push up prices. The European price of average desiccated coconut used in curries and cakes is up 116% year-on-year and currently...
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ProfilesAG Parfett & Son makes plans for redundancies
AG Parfett & Son has informed staff of plans to make up to 76 redundancies across its six depots. The cash & carry wholesaler decided to lay people off at a board meeting last week. Some roles would be made redundant as a result...
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: David Ringer, general manager UK and Ireland, TCC
David Ringer, general manager UK and Ireland, TCC, on counting toilets, dodging pips and resembling a horse
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ProfilesThe Human Angle: Zoe Mason, HR manager, Creed Foodservice
What's it like to work for your company? Creed Foodservice is a family-owned company, the business has more than doubled in the past four years and the HR Manager's role has been introduced in the past 12 months. It is exciting and varied.
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NewsMarwood takes up non-executive role in field marketing
Outgoing Spar MD Jerry Marwood has been appointed as a non-executive director of field marketing agency exPD8. He will advise the agency on promotional compliance in c-stores as the agency looks to bolster its presence in grocery....
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NewsTesco fined £48,000 for staff safety breaches
Tesco has been fined almost £50,000 after putting the safety of its staff at risk. Bracknell Forest Council prosecuted the retail giant over a of health and safety offences involving the unloading and loading of vehicles at its Warfield store.
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NewsMorrisons splashes out on schemes to train up executives
Morrisons is investing millions in leadership training to "turbocharge" its senior executive team. The Morrisons Advanced Leadership Programme was launched earlier this year, with a budget of £90,000 per head for six members of the...
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Sid Singh, founder, Made With Joy Lassi drinks
Sid Singh, founder of Made With Joy Lassi drinks, on war movies, the purpose of business and his love of cows