All People articles – Page 409
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NewsWatch out, Ben & Jerry’s
R&R chief executive James Lambert tells Nick Hughes why he’s not afraid to gun for Unilever’s dominance in ice cream
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Minimum wage hike a ‘bigger threat than NI’
Labour plans to increase the minimum wage could cost more grocery retail jobs than its proposed hike in national insurance, it has been claimed.The main political parties released their manifestos this week, with Labour unveiling plans...
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Innocent swoops upon Sainsbury’s Brightman
Innocent has headhunted Philippa Brightman, special diets and health manager at Sainsbury's, to help steer the technical side of its fruit sourcing.The 27-year-old, who was instrumental in the February relaunch of Sainsbury's 100-strong...
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Careers File: Are you getting hints that you are on the way out?
I have been shifted sideways although it has been dressed up as promotion. I think the message is "the next move is out the door". What should I do?
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Findus Group names its new CSR director
Ian Hagg has been appointed to the new role of corporate social responsibility director for Findus Group.He will be responsible for ensuring sustainability remains at the core of all Findus Group activity.He joins from...
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NewsBond to step aside as Asda chief exec
Andy Bond is stepping down as chief executive of Asda after five years at the helm.
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Careers File: We disagree on politics, but agree that limbo is worst of all
Well there goes another week on the roller coaster ride that's passed for 'enjoyment' this year in being a Peterborough...
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My Alternative CV: Richard Arthurs, General Mills UK
Richard Arthurs, finance director of General Mills UK, on Peking Duck, James Bond and eagles
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The Human Angle: Sorrell Fearnall
What's it like to work for your company? Well I am obviously biased as I set it up, but I think it is a young, dynamic company with a unique product offering.
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Müller shakes up its sales team to boost business in c-stores
Müller Dairy has restructured its sales team to increase its focus on convenience and impulse.The German dairy giant has appointed Simon Warren to head its newly created impulse channel, where he has taken up the position of impulse...
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Industry shock as Spar trading chief quits post
The industry is in shock after the resignation of one of Spar UK's most senior and respected executives. Nobody in the industry saw the move coming, admitted one wholesaler as news emerged this week that the retailer's group trading...
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Nestlé staff pondering strike over pay freeze
Nestlé is facing strike action across its UK plants this summer amid worker fury over its plans to freeze basic pay in 2010.
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A fresh look at frozen
Mark Escolme, managing director of Findus Group’s UK frozen businesses, tells Alex Beckett he relishes the challenge of making consumers fall in love with frozen
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Ex-Kettle man Milner to expand Tyrrells abroad
The former boss of Kettle Chips Australia has been named as the new commercial director of Tyrrells.
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My Alternative CV: Simon Bell, chief executive, Donatantonio
Simon Bell, chief executive of Donatantonio, on horse-hating, Abba-loving and being called Badger
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The Human Angle: Donna Clement
What's it like to work for your company? Fast-paced, and exhilarating at times.
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Careers File: Would the Tories do better than the current Chancellor?
Just one month to go before the general election are you getting excited? No? Given the few differences of policy that exist between Labour and the Conservatives, I can't say I blame you.
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Somerfield’s execs mark end of an era
Leading grocery figures past and present met in Bristol last month to share their memories of Somerfield.
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NewsAnger over closure of ADM’s Hull cocoa factory
ADM Global is to close its Hull site as falling demand and overcapacity take their toll on the cocoa supplier.
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My Alternative CV: David Howorth, General Mills UK
David Howorth, supply chain director at General Mills UK, on cricket, the world’s finest ice cream and careful handling of hot metal