All Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) articles – Page 3
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Comment & Opinion
Lyle’s Golden Syrup rebrand – justified or cultural vandalism?
Lyle’s Golden Syrup logo rebrand has sparked controversy
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Interviews
Sported 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
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Comment & Opinion
How businesses can embrace neurodiverse shoppers and staff
We must meet consumers where they are and support retailers to do the same, says Paul Graham, Britvic MD
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Analysis & Features
Meet the top 10 women making an impact in own label
A competitive own-label range is becoming ever more crucial to the success of the supermarkets – and women are playing an ever greater role. We meet the big hitters
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Interviews
Minette Batters on ‘rebooting’ as she steps down as NFU president
Batters reflects on six years dealing with Covid, politicians and climate
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Analysis & Features
UK Food & Drink Shows 2024: panels and presentations not to miss
The sessions set to inspire and educate independent food and drink retailers and suppliers
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News
Lactalis UK & Ireland appoints new group supply chain director
Nicole Kurz’s promotion further enhances the company’s female leadership team to four women, holding nine of the board level director positions
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Promotional Features
How to elevate your checkout experience
In an era where self-checkout is the retail norm, discover the keys to meeting shopper needs and creating a frictionless retail experience.
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Analysis & Features
How 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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News
Grocery 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 & Features
Power 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 & Opinion
Why 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 Features
How 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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News
Weetabix 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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News
Magnum 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 & Opinion
Dairy 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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Interviews
Shelagh 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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News
The 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 & Features
10 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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News
Mirror 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