All People articles – Page 57
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Analysis & FeaturesOatly, Asda and RSPCA hypocrisy: The Grocer’s unofficial review of 2024
The Grocer takes a look back over what hit the headlines this year – the highs, the lows and the downright ridiculous, in our 100% unofficial review of 2024
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InterviewsBelvoir Farm’s Pev Manners on Labour’s ‘thugs’
Farmer protests and the government’s EPR scheme are riling Belvoir Farm’s boss. But that hasn’t stopped him investing in his cordial empire
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Grocer 33Tesco, Gorton, Manchester: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘This is a big shop, but it’s a community shop – I call it a hub,’ says store manager Tom Shafi
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Comment & OpinionWhy couldn’t Morrisons find a buyer for Rathbones bakery?
Morrisons’ failure to find a home for its Rathbones bakery has left many in the sector baffled as to what went wrong.
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NewsTyphoo Tea brings in administrators as vape maker Supreme negotiates rescue deal
London-listed vape manufacturer Supreme confirmed this afternoon it is “currently participating in a process regarding the potential acquisition of Typhoo Tea”
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Comment & OpinionHenry Dimbleby: the new lessons from past failures on obesity
The reality of government is a maelstrom of external pressures, internal disputes, and unforeseeable events, says Henry Dimbleby, author of the National Food Strategy and managing partner of Bramble Partners
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ProfilesJNCK Bakery’s Alex Brassill on HFSS, Jaws and Alton Towers
‘I think HFSS regulations are moving things in the right direction, but there probably needs to be more focus on sugar’
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Comment & OpinionLabour must think twice on flexible working laws
Leaders want to embrace all aspects of D&I, but they can’t make decisions that don’t pay out, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsScotmid hires two new COOs to lead its retail and funeral divisions
Brian Boyle, the new retail COO, joins the Scottish Co-op society with over 30 years’ experience in the retail industry
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NewsCrosstown hires Jo Blundell as CEO following Karali Snacks sale
Blundell was previously MD of Papa John’s International
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NewsWeetabix appoints Tropicana’s James Bruce as commercial director
Bruce has over 20 years’ fmcg industry experience
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op rolls out staff bodycams to fight crime in £200k investment
The society has seen a 245% increase in incidents of threats and abuse towards colleagues since 2019
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to unlock the next generation of food workers
Younger generations don’t view food and drink as a desirable industry to work in. With an ageing workforce, and post-Brexit red tape pushing away foreign staff, how can it become attractive once more?
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Natalie Burke, product manager, Little Dish
‘People management, costings, factory adaptations, buyer meetings… unfortunately, it is not all tastings’
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NewsUnilever completes £40m investment into Burton condiments hub
The site now produces an average of nine million jars and bottles of condiments a month
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Comment & OpinionAllan Leighton: can Asda’s comeback kid do it again… at 71?
After a 25-year absence, Allan Leighton was met with a rapturous reception on his return to Asda. Is he the shot in the arm it needs?
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NewsHome Bargains looking for third cohort of buyer apprentices
The programme leads to an industry-recognised qualification and the chance of a career with the retailer
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NewsTesco appeals for millions of meals to tackle food poverty in winter campaign
Last year Tesco customers donated more than two million meals worth of food in the Winter Food Collection to Trussell Trust and FareShare
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NewsMedia Bites 25 November: Allan Leighton, Amazon strikes, more budget fears
The top story over the weekend was Asda hiring ex-boss Allan Leighton
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NewsAsda goes ‘back to the future – with modernity’ as Allan Leighton returns
Retail veteran Allan Leighton was previously Asda’s CEO in the late 90s