All People articles – Page 439
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Nutritionist to head up Asda policy unit
Asda is looking to hire a top nutritionist to head up its nutritional team and strengthen its health policy unit.The company nutritionist would oversee all own-label nutrition, working with product development and technical managers as...
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Cafédirect kicks off growth plan with recruitment spree
Cafédirect has appointed a retail controller and a foodservice controller to kick off what it called "an exciting new period of growth".The Fairtrade hot drinks specialist has taken on Ben Styche as retail controller and Chris Haddy as...
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Careers File: It’s good to share info... but too much is a turn-off
Turning an acquaintance into a business associate is hard, but making them a friend is harder. There are endless reasons why people fail to connect.
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Lockspeiser goes Off Piste
Off Piste Wines has named Bottle Green founder Jerry Lockspeiser as chairman.
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NewsCadbury sale ‘nets former boss Stitzer £40m’
Cadbury chief executive Todd Stitzer parted company with the Dairy Milk maker better off to the tune of £40m, according to press reports over the weekend.
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My Alternative CV: Christian Hamilton, Asahi
Christian Hamilton, Asahi marketing manager, on Adam and the Ants, lions, fish tanks and being called ‘Hamster
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The Human Angle: Terry Barker
Happily, the pluses of working with Cellar Trends are much greater than the minuses by a long way thanks to the fun factor.
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NewsCheesewright tipped for top spot at Asda
He may not be the bookies' favourite, but Dave Cheesewright is The Grocer's tip to take over at Asda following Andy Bond's shock decision to step down as chief executive this week.
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Mars Bar brand chief joins Premier Foods to lead Hovis team
Premier Foods has recruited Mars' former marketing controller for bars to lead its resurgent Hovis brand. Caroline Jary, who took over the role of Hovis head of brand this week, said one of the biggest opportunities would be taking the Go...
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NewsWatch out, Ben & Jerry’s
R&R chief executive James Lambert tells Nick Hughes why he’s not afraid to gun for Unilever’s dominance in ice cream
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Minimum wage hike a ‘bigger threat than NI’
Labour plans to increase the minimum wage could cost more grocery retail jobs than its proposed hike in national insurance, it has been claimed.The main political parties released their manifestos this week, with Labour unveiling plans...
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Innocent swoops upon Sainsbury’s Brightman
Innocent has headhunted Philippa Brightman, special diets and health manager at Sainsbury's, to help steer the technical side of its fruit sourcing.The 27-year-old, who was instrumental in the February relaunch of Sainsbury's 100-strong...
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Careers File: Are you getting hints that you are on the way out?
I have been shifted sideways although it has been dressed up as promotion. I think the message is "the next move is out the door". What should I do?
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Findus Group names its new CSR director
Ian Hagg has been appointed to the new role of corporate social responsibility director for Findus Group.He will be responsible for ensuring sustainability remains at the core of all Findus Group activity.He joins from...
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NewsBond to step aside as Asda chief exec
Andy Bond is stepping down as chief executive of Asda after five years at the helm.
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Careers File: We disagree on politics, but agree that limbo is worst of all
Well there goes another week on the roller coaster ride that's passed for 'enjoyment' this year in being a Peterborough...
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My Alternative CV: Richard Arthurs, General Mills UK
Richard Arthurs, finance director of General Mills UK, on Peking Duck, James Bond and eagles
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The Human Angle: Sorrell Fearnall
What's it like to work for your company? Well I am obviously biased as I set it up, but I think it is a young, dynamic company with a unique product offering.
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Müller shakes up its sales team to boost business in c-stores
Müller Dairy has restructured its sales team to increase its focus on convenience and impulse.The German dairy giant has appointed Simon Warren to head its newly created impulse channel, where he has taken up the position of impulse...
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Industry shock as Spar trading chief quits post
The industry is in shock after the resignation of one of Spar UK's most senior and respected executives. Nobody in the industry saw the move coming, admitted one wholesaler as news emerged this week that the retailer's group trading...