All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 70
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NewsFree Covid tests: government scraps 50-plus employee cap
Smaller companies will now be able to access the lateral flow kits, if they register before the end of March
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NewsMorrisons revamps loyalty scheme and phases out plastic More cards
The retailer will move towards an ‘instant discount’ model using its mobile app
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Comment & OpinionThe FDF will do well to find as determined and persuasive a new leader as Ian Wright
Wright’s ability to put the food and drink industry at the centre of the debate has been perhaps his most noted achievement
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NewsIan Wright to step down as CEO of the FDF
Wright, formerly Diageo’s corporate relations director, took the helm at the federation in 2015
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Analysis & FeaturesHas Tesco’s obesity strategy set a bar for rivals and suppliers?
Rebel shareholders who called out Tesco say a precedent has been set for investor power
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NewsCovid profits plunge is a ‘badge of honour’ says Morrisons CEO Potts
Morrisons was hit by £290m of Covid-related costs and almost £40m to restructure its online business
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NewsMorrisons’ profits slump amid £290m of COVID costs
Morrisons has reported an 8.6% rise in annual sales and “strong momemtum” depsite a profits slump due to COVID costs, while John Lewis Partnership posts a £517m loss amid restructuring costs and writedowns.
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NewsCalls to extend sugar tax as study shows soft drinks levy success
New research claims the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL) has reduced sugar consumption from soft drinks by 30g per household a week
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Comment & OpinionThe government should listen to industry concerns over HFSS proposals
The timeframe for introduction is too short, but proper consultation could iron out these issues
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NewsMorrisons launches new click & collect service for cafés
The retailer’s cafes currently remain closed to eat-in customers under lockdown restrictions
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NewsSmaller companies get new mass Covid testing ‘consortium model’
The new “consortium model” is aimed at companies with fewer than 50 employees
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NewsSupermarket bosses urge ministers to delay HFSS proposals
BRC warned it would be impossible for supermarkets to carry out the job of reconfiguring stores and adapting websites
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NewsTesco to launch nationwide ‘soft plastic’ collection in stores
The next stage of the rollout will see soft plastic recycling points introduced to 171 stores in the south west and Wales
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NewsImplementation of junk food proposals ‘inconceivable’ because of Covid
Food and drink leaders are calling on the government to delay a crackdown on HFSS promotions
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NewsReport hits out at ‘healthy snacks’ with high levels of salt
Researchers for Action on Salt have hit out at ‘misleading’ nutrition claims
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NewsUsdaw seeks reassurance over Tesco management shake-up
The supermarket giant has launched a consultation with thousands of managers at superstores and Extra stores
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NewsTesco announces new ‘65% healthy products’ target as it steps up action on obesity
The retailer has come under fire from shareholders for its lack of action in recent years on health
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NewsAlmost a fifth of household food binned, shows new UN report
In a global report, nearly every country found most food waste came from households
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NewsThousands of Tesco managers face job shake-up in Ken Murphy review
The changes will mean the scrapping of a raft of department manager roles
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Biffa’s Company Shop buyout cut down on food waste?
Biffa says the deal will help create a circular economy, but there are tensions between commercial and charity redistributors