Archive of all profile articles – Page 65
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Straetmans part of Dawson's strategy
Frank Straetmans is to become supply chain director of Croydon-based wholesaler Dawson News. The role is a new one for the company, which restructured in the second half of last year. Straetmans joins the Dawson News team on 1...
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Pair give IGD new direction
IGD is bolstering its senior team with two internal promotions, which it said would help meet the rapidly evolving grocery industry's needs. David Gordon, previously UK business manager, has become director of UK research - responsible...
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Depot visit - Parfetts, Somercotes
Ian Bell, general manager of Parfetts' Somercotes depot is no stranger to manure - tonnes of it. When he's not walking the aisles of his cash & carry, he's at home with his wife, helping her run the family business - a riding school and...
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Obituary: roy goodall, independent manufacturers alliance
Roy Goodall, former chairman of the Independent Manufacturers Alliance, died on Saturday, 13 January. Goodall was 69 and had worked in the grocery industry for 40 years, holding a number of senior roles. He began his career with...
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General manager: Ian Bell
Ian Bell began his retailing career in a time-honoured way - working in a local supermarket as a 17-year-old student. He later joined a management training scheme before taking the reins of a Fine Fare outlet. Following various jobs in different...
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Young sets a date to retire from brewery
James Young, deputy chairman and director of production and distribution at Young's Brewery, is to retire from his post in March. He has worked at the brewery for more than 30 years, been on the board since 1984 and has been deputy...
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Climbing the ladder
How did you get where you are today? Whilst studying business at college, I discovered my true passion in life - food. It was then that I decided to become a chef and spent the next 10 years cooking in some inspirational kitchens, culminating at...
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My Favourite Things David Laurence, sales director, Honeytop Speciality Foods
What is your favourite restaurant? One near Woburn called The Birch. The menu has some unusual choices, including alligator. Do you prefer healthy food or junk food? I go through phases of healthy eating, but chocolate or doughnuts...
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Q&A with Steven Holgan Manager of the Week
What is your greatest challenge and how do you deal with it? Getting the store ready every morning for when our customers first arrive is probably the greatest challenge, along with providing great availability. It's all about working...
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Mattessons' Power goes to Burger King
Leading food and drink producer Kerry Foods has lost one of its most senior marketers. Sarah Power who had been responsible for the company's Mattessons brand, has joined Burger King as its new senior marketing manager for northern...
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Laurenson to chair Scottish shellfish co
The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group, the UK's premier producer of shellfish, supplying supermarkets, wholesalers and restaurants, has a new chairman. Michael Laurenson, formerly vice-chairman succeeds Walter Speirs who held the position for...
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My Favourite Things Louise Pickford, Heart of England Fine Foods
Do you prefer healthy food or junk food? In my job what else can I say! Healthy and made with good quality, locally produced ingredients from the Heart of England, of course. Have you ever sent back or complained about a meal? Yes, but...
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Etherington heads ops for Hill Station
Michael Etherington is the new group operations director of premium ice cream brand manufacturer Hill Station. He replaces Steven Jones who left the group in October. Etherington joins at a difficult time for the UK's third largest ice...
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Phillips picked for the job of reviving Loblaw
After just two years as chief executive of the upmarket Dublin store Brown Thomas, Irishman Dalton Phillips is to become chief operating officer of its sister company, Loblaw. Loblaw is Canada's biggest grocery group with a turnover of...
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My Favourite Things Alan Wright, joint managing director, Freshway Foods
What's your favourite restaurant? A small country restaurant near Uttoxeter. The Head Chef owns it and has a passion for top-grade food. Do you prefer healthy food or junk food? I like to think I now eat far more healthily. Have...
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Q&A with Ann Plenderleith Manager of the Week
What is your greatest challenge and how do you deal with it? Availability is our greatest challenge but we also strive for great customer service. We have a company process in place that we follow for availability and we ensure we keep...
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Q&A with Duncan Brooks Manager of the Week
What is your greatest challenge and how do you deal with it? Availability and customer service are the biggest challenges we face as no one would be pleased to come into a shop and not be able to buy what they want. We pride ourselves on...
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Cameron the food patriot takes the floor
Supermarkets were accused of using their market power to squeeze the margins of their suppliers by Tory leader David Cameron this week. Addressing the Oxford Farming Conference, Cameron urged competition authorities to crack down on...
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UB chief executive Ritchie steps down
United Biscuits chief executive Malcolm Ritchie is one of several big names to leave the company following its acquisition by private equity groups Blackstone and PAI in October. Ritchie has decided the time is right to move on, said...