Archive of all Pret a Manger articles – Page 7
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NewsClive Schlee to step down as Pret a Manger CEO
Schlee has overseen a tenfold rise in sales, helping Pret become a billion-pound business with over 550 shops
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Comment & OpinionPret a Manger is doing the right thing on allergy labelling
Pret is ahead of the curve and could have a competitive advantage thanks to its actions
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InterviewsTim Smith: how I’m rebuilding trust at Pret a Manger
The ex-FSA boss has made 88 recommendations on how Pret should improve its food safety systems
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NewsMedia Bites 23 May: M&S, Pret A Manger, Jamie Oliver
The papers digest Marks & Spencer’s drop in annual profits, the acceleration of its store closure programme and its share price plunge after revealing detailers of a discounted fundraising.
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NewsPret a Manger acquires rival Eat to expand Veggie Pret estate
The acquisition will see Pret gain another 90 stores across the UK
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NewsPret a Manger appoints three new non-executive directors to board
Food safety advisor Tim Smith is among the new appointments
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NewsMedia Bites: Asda, Deliveroo/Amazon, Pret a Manger/Eat, Waitrose
Asda’s American owners have warned of an “incredibly challenging backdrop” after reporting a slip in quarterly sales and regulators torpedoed its merger plans with rival Sainsbury’s.
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Analysis & FeaturesPret's allergen overhaul: do its changes go far enough?
Pret’s ‘five-point allergen plan’ puts it ahead of the competition. But is it enough to keep consumers safe?
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Comment & OpinionPret has emerged as a pioneer on allergy labelling
Pret is taking steps to ensure more people can enjoy its food without worry
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NewsPret begins rollout of full ingredient labelling nationwide
The chain has also unveiled a a new “Five Point Allergy Plan” aimed at tackling some of the issues faced by customers with allergies
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NewsPret a Manger to offer house and employment to the homeless
Pret chief executive Clive Schlee said the project had been a five-year project in the making
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NewsPret to introduce full ingredient labelling at all UK stores
The sandwich chain has been piloting full ingredient labelling at a shop in Victoria, London since November
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NewsPret unveils high-protein salmon and salad options
The new options include a chicken salad and Smoked Salmon Protein Box
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NewsSushi Daily growth and Pret contract loss hits Taiko Foods
Waitrose sushi supplier Taiko Foods has fallen into the red after being hit by the growth of Sushi Daily and the loss of its Pret a Manger supply contract.
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Comment & OpinionIs Pret making sufficient progress with its allergy labelling overhaul?
CEO Clive Schlee announced on Friday the company had finally rolled out its first full ingredient labelling pilot
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Comment & OpinionPret must rebuild trust but Smith hire marks decisive action
The sandwich chain seems to have finally woken up to its responsibilities
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Comment & OpinionTim Smith must make Pret take full responsibility for its supply chain
After months of questionable handling of its rapidly emerging allergy crisis, Pret has finally taken a sensible step
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NewsPret hires ex-FSA boss Tim Smith as food safety adviser
The sandwich chain has come under increasing pressure to review its food safety policies and procedures in the wake of several serious allergen incidents
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Analysis & FeaturesHow are rivals reacting to Pret's allergen labelling woes?
Two allergy-related deaths have raised consciousness of allergen labelling to fever pitch. So how are Pret and other operators responding?
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Comment & OpinionLessons from the Pret and Patisserie Valerie scandals
Recent events at Patisserie Valerie and Pret tell us to expect the unexpected, says Steve Parfett of AG Parfett & Sons