All People articles – Page 115
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NewsKaren Betts appointed new CEO of the FDF
Betts will succeed Ian Wright, who steps down at the end of the year after seven years in the role.
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NewsBRC demands easing of isolation as Iceland boss slams ‘s*** show’ for businesses
The date is currently set as 16 August, nearly a month after social distancing rules are set to ease
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Peda Alabi, brand owner, Burgen
At Allied Bakeries, Peda looks after the Burgen brand in its entirety
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Comment & OpinionFood businesses need to take a lead on addressing hunger – starting with their own employees
We need a rethink in our approach to addressing hunger and hardship, says Dan Crossley, executive director of the Food Ethics Council
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NewsHouse of Commons votes down new offence for attacking shopworkers
Industry bodies and leading retailers have all called for more measure to protect staff
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NewsParfetts gives staff 4% bonus following ‘record breaking’ year
Parfetts said it had rewarded staff after an “unprecedented year of growth”, which saw turnover jump 21%
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NewsUsdaw warns government against ending masks and one-metre rules
PM Boris Johnson has announced an end to the one-metre rule and face covering requirement from 19 July
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s ‘hybrid’ working could unite rather than divide employees
The new flexibility at its Leeds HQ could allow head office staff to make more store and depot visits
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Comment & OpinionWhat steps can grocery take to encourage diversity and see the benefits?
Businesses need to understand the importance of nurturing young and diverse talent, says Jaime Silvester, head of retail at IRI
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NewsSouthern Co-op tops up Healthy Start vouchers with extra £1
Southern Co-op’s extra boost will bring the total value of the vouchers to £5.25
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NewsBeelivery targeting women for courier roles via Facebook
The company has seen a ‘phenomenal response’ from women aged 45 to 55 in particular
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NewsCo-op asks MPs to back new offence of assaulting shopworkers as Crime Bill debated
In the first quarter of 2021, Co-op saw almost 400 incidents where weapons were used against shopworkers
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Barnwood, Gloucester: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘A lot of customers talk to us about all things Nectar. It allows us to engage with our customers and offer personalised products’
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NewsRetail industry needs change from the top to achieve D&I targets, says Diversity in Retail
Diversity in Retail has set up a series of meetings, cohorts, committees and steering groups to facilitate cross-industry collaboration
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NewsConvenience store staff hours being ‘wasted’ due to delayed deliveries
One Costcutter retailer has had to source almost 30 additional hours per week after “ETAs were not met”.
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NewsYoung Foodies hires Alex Smith as commercial director
Smith has joined the fmcg challenger brand community from his previous role as convenience channel controller at Mars Petcare
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Comment & OpinionThe government must accelerate driver support to prevent food shortages
Action is needed now to prevent a significant period of disruption, says Hugo Mahoney, CEO at Brakes
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Comment & OpinionThe government’s ‘new normal’ for food and drink looks increasingly unpalatable
This week’s announcement of a ban on ‘junk food’ ads online and before the 9pm watershed will cost £200m a year
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NewsCo-op launches pregnancy loss policy to support colleagues through bereavement and grief
The policy has been created in partnership with the Miscarriage Association
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NewsLabour crisis: Meat suppliers furious as workers look to flee UK
‘Bonkers’ EU resettlement scheme will pay up to £3,000 for EU workers to return home