All Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) articles – Page 6
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Analysis & FeaturesHow The Black Farmer is creating a ‘black Selfridges’ with its Brixton farm shop
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones says his The Black Farmer Farmshop in London has been in such high demand he’s had to panic-order more stock
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NewsGrocery Girls group dissolves with YF taking on its membership
YF (formerly Young Foodies) will take on the Grocery Girls’ 3,000 members
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Analysis & FeaturesPower List: the black leaders blazing the trail in fmcg
Ethnic diversity is improving across fmcg boards – thanks in no small part to this inspirational lineup of black leaders in grocery, many of whom are determined to help others follow suit
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Comment & OpinionWhy we must boost inclusivity for shoppers with sight loss
Nearly two million people in the UK are living with some form of sight loss, says Jim Shearer, marketing director for Aunt Bessie’s at Birds Eye
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Promotional FeaturesHow to track diversity and inclusion
With diversity and inclusion playing a big part in businesses, how can retailers and suppliers track the impact it’s having.
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NewsWeetabix plays up ‘home-grown’ wheat credentials with packaging refresh
The cereal giant has also launched a traceability website, allowing shoppers to find out more about its farms
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NewsMagnum to help more women in Ivorian cocoa farming communities
Unilever-owned Magnum’s female empowerment programme helps Ivorian communities during the cocoa off-season
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Comment & OpinionDairy needs men and women to address its growing list of challenges
Climate change, unpredictable farmgate prices, flagging milk sales, food waste, listeria outbreaks and Brexit all pose difficulties
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InterviewsShelagh Hancock on sustainability, an optimistic future, and women in dairy
Dairy has come a long way since Shelagh Hancock was the only woman at the table. The First Milk CEO talks sustainability and her future vision
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NewsThe Black Farmer plans first farm shop opening in Brixton
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones told The Grocer he planned to open the 5,000 sq ft store on 14 November
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Analysis & Features10 activists making grocery a better industry for the LGBTQ+ community
From managers who have improved workplace culture to LGBTQ+ role models, we shine a light on those increasing visibility and inclusivity in the fmcg industry
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NewsMirror Margarita claims category first with ‘clear’ RTD
The 15% abv drink comes from the menu of London cocktail bar Hacha, which specialises in tequila and mezcal
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Comment & OpinionBBC crisis shows the importance of risk management
The task of identifying the risks in any organisation is pretty simple, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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Comment & OpinionI’ve witnessed misogyny in fmcg negotiations and it needs to stop
A major culpable profile is the older, male, ex-big-retail buyer in sectors such as wholesale and hospitality. says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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RankingsThe drinks brands trying to make the world a better place
Alcohol brands are reacting to consumer demand for better ethics with (mostly) favourable results. What are the positives and pitfalls of a higher sense of purpose?
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NewsBig D shakes off ‘sexist’ image with ‘non-binary’ sci-fi makeover
‘We challenged our designer to serve Barbarella with non-binary vibes,’ said Big D chairman Luke Pagarani
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NewsDiversity & inclusion in retail improving but parity ‘a long way off’, BRC report shows
D&I progress in retail has slowed down in 2023 compared to previous years
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Comment & OpinionD&I in retail is improving, but we must shift gear to drive meaningful change
Having a diverse and inclusive workplace isn’t just good ethics, it’s good business, says Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium
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Analysis & Features15 ways supermarkets and grocery are celebrating Pride month
As the world’s biggest companies give their social media logos the rainbow flag treatment, these grocery brands are opening their purses to address the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 10 most powerful women in the meat industry
These are the women turning the traditionally male-dominated world of meat on its head