All People articles – Page 397
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NewsYoung's hires marine biologist to improve sustainability further
Young’s Seafood has added a marine biologist to its CSR team for the first time in a bid to bolster its sustainability expertise.
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NewsBegg laughs off call to resign
Dairy UK director-general Jim Begg has shrugged off suggestions he should resign over the plight of dairy farmers.
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NewsFSA names Catherine Brown as new boss
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Catherine Brown as its new chief executive.
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NewsBargain Booze browsing for new boss
Bargain Booze is on the hunt for a new chief executive following the decision by MD Tim Stanley to stand down…
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My Alternative CVMy alternative CV: Helen Cooper, MD, Grasshopper Porridge
My first job was strawberry picking, for the worst rate ever - I’m sure it would be considered child exploitation nowadays!
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Comment & Opinion
Critical Eye: Gordon Behind Bars makes uncomfortable viewing
The premise of Gordon Behind Bars suggests prisoners working in catering is unprecedented…
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NewsVeteran Rowe to head food business at M&S
A shake-up of senior staff at Marks & Spencer has given director of retail Steve Rowe the top job in its food division.
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ProfilesWhere are they now? John Cleland
Cleland started out at Sainsbury’s in 1986, where he progressed to the role of senior buyer.
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NewsCo-op Group shuffles its store director line-up as Rowley retires
The Co-operative Group has reshuffled its regional store directors following the retirement of long-serving Co-op veteran Peter Rowley.
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Comment & Opinion
Identifying who you are selling to is key, not just how you sell
It was brilliant. It had a rip-tape case, which saves time stacking shelves.
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NewsAnd that’s it from me: Ford exits Sainsbury’s
Anna Ford is to step down as a non-executive director at Sainsbury’s after six years in the role.
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NewsEx-Samworth CE0 to advise Branston
Brian Stein, the former CEO of Samworth Brothers, has joined the board of potato supplier Branston as a non-executive director.
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My Alternative CVMy alternative CV: Ori Cohen, founder, Seacret Europe
My first-ever job was distributing fresh juices across Israel. I sold the business after a year to go travelling.
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NewsDiageo's Walsh signed up as UK ambassador
Diageo CEO Paul Walsh is to be appointed the first UK business ambassador from the food and drink manufacturing industry.
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ProfilesWhere are they now? Peter Burdon, former CEO, Thorntons
After beginning his career in engineering with Esso, Burdon’s first exposure to grocery was working at management consultancy McKinsey & Company on projects for the likes of Golden Wonder.
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Personal coach: giving feedback and going home
I’m glad that you want to make feedback part of your management style. Great managers are good at feedback.
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ProfilesPosh loaves and lattes: salvation for the high street?
That’s what Petworth grocer, café and artisan bakery The Hungry Guest believes.
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NewsBroxburn ‘body blow’ puts 1,700 jobs at risk
Up to 1,700 jobs could go after Vion announced plans to close its Hall’s of Broxburn site in Scotland - the country’s largest producer of haggis.
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InterviewsAdmiring Miers
It began with her triumphant appearance on Masterchef. Now with a new campaign and a fast-growing business empire, is Thomasina Miers the new Jamie?
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My Alternative CVMy alternative CV: Jen Wall, winemaker, Barefoot Wine
Jen Wall, winemaker for Barefoot Wine, E&J Gallo Winery on converting people into ‘foot fans’…