All articles by Dene Mullen
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InterviewsWycliffe Sande on being a black founder and paying it forward
Blue Turaco’s founder says ‘coffee saved my life’. He talks paying it forward, championing robusta and the difficulty of being a black founder
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NewsFemale fmcg leaders appeal for donations while on the road to raise funds for Farm Africa
The GROW for Good Challenge has so far raised £48k to support Farm Africa’s work, with a target of £75k
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Company Shop was turned around
After Company Shop Group was acquired by Biffa it started losing money. But a dramatic turnaround has been achieved by helping its members and its suppliers
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NewsOwen McLellan to step down as MD of Company Shop Group
McLellan has run the surplus food redistribution company since January 2023 and overseen a turnaround in its fortunes
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InterviewsAmelia Christie-Miller: the queen of beans with a bold ambition
Having won plaudits from Dragons’ Den and The Grocer’s Gold Awards panel, Bold Bean Co’s founder is taking the premium brand into Heinz territory
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NewsIntrepid team of female fmcg leaders hitting the road to raise funds for Farm Africa
The all-female team will cycle 75km across Kenya, stopping on the way to work on farms, in the hope of raising £75k
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InterviewsMeet the woman who’s freezing Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver’s CCO is helping bring excitement and cleaner labels to the frozen aisle – channelling the enthusiasm of her famous boss to battle own label
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NewsMedia Bites 10 September: Aldi, TGI Fridays, Asda, inflation, Carlsberg
Aldi saw UK profits more than triple last year and plans an £800m expansion drive
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven packaging pioneers driving the green agenda
Sustainable packaging – from seaweed paper to waste plastic material – is coming on leaps and bounds. Here’s our pick of the companies pushing the boundaries
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes the fmcg sector walk the walk on LGBTQ+ issues?
As Pride celebrations take place around the world, fmcg brands are rushing to fly the flag. But are they practising what they preach, or is it a case of ‘rainbow washing’?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe fmcg suppliers going the extra mile for their employees
This year’s Grocer Gold Awards highlighted the lengths retailers and suppliers are going to recruit, retain and support staff. Our two-part series starts with suppliers
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Category ReportSauces & condiments 2024: Posh restaurants tap Asian trend
Posh restaurants are launching table sauces to tap the UK’s Asian food craze. How are the market’s established players responding?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are sports stars investing in food and drink and how can you sign one up?
Major sporting heroes are increasingly investing in food and drink brands, lending products star power and health cred. How do the deals kick off?
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Comment & OpinionFmcg wants to phase out plastic by 2029. How on earth?
A new survey has found that a whopping 92% of packaging experts responsible for packaging want to stop using any plastic in their consumer packaging
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food & drink prepares for Christmas trends year round
Retailers and suppliers are planning Christmas while the sun is shining. How do they play to the right trends?
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Analysis & FeaturesInside the shrinking fmcg wage purse: why isn’t pay keeping pace?
The pandemic days of employers making strenuous efforts to support staff are over, as pay lags inflation and competition for roles increases. Instead, more sustainable – and cheaper – support is being offered
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Comment & OpinionWhy class remains a dirty word in fmcg
Despite many in fmcg voicing their support for founders from less privileged backgrounds, it still feels risky to delve into the details of disparity
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere are the working-class startups?
The startup scene is still a world of privilege, as working-class entrepreneurs struggle with a lack of funding – and often a lack of confidence, too. How can the industry break the taboo?
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Analysis & FeaturesCadbury’s 200 years of takeovers, triumphs and transformations
As Cadbury celebrates its 200th anniversary, we look back on the success of its controversial acquisition and its future direction
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InterviewsSported CEO Sarah Kaye on hidden value of grassroots sports sponsorship
Sported CEO Sarah Kaye wants to connect more brands with ‘sport for good’ campaigns, promising to deliver meaningful – even ‘magical’ – results