All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 85
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NewsRoger Burnley: running Asda during Covid and takeover like ‘spinning two plates at once’
The Asda CEO announced yesterday he would be standing down next year
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NewsAsda to scrap plastic bags from all fruit & veg aisles
The move follows a successful nine-store trial in September, in locations including Harrogate, Middleton and York
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InterviewsIan Wright FDF big interview: ‘I don’t think I’m confrontational’
As the straight-talking FDF CEO prepares to stand down, he talks us through boosting the federation’s profile, upsetting Jamie Oliver and why he’s not going quietly
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NewsHenry Dimbleby set to call for ‘radical’ overhaul of food system
A presentation Dimbleby gave to the Food & Drink Sector Council this week has been described as ‘shocking’
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons’ digital-only announcement marks a new direction for loyalty
Supermarkets have so far been unable to eliminate the plastic loyalty card
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NewsDRS in Scotland facing year-long delay in setback for UK scheme hopes
Delay is the latest blow to supporters of DRS in the rollercoaster history of the proposals
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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