All People articles – Page 97
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InterviewsWhy grocery is swiping right for Nicky Jackson’s app sensation RangeMe
Nicky Jackson’s RangeMe is hooking up buyers and suppliers and despite only landing in June, has already caught the eye of Tesco, Asda, and Co-op.
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NewsAnti-food waste app Olio reveals new c-suite hires as it aims for expansion
Olio now has over five million community members registered on the app, with half of those based in the UK
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InterviewsCosta Coffee’s Becky Brock on ‘backing the big bets’ with M&S and Coca-Cola
Costa’s commercial & customer director only joined 15 months ago but has already launched a tie-up with M&S, revamped Costa’s loyalty scheme, and expanded its Deliveroo partnership. So what’s next?
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NewsUkraine conflict expected to hit seasonal worker numbers
Two thirds of UK Seasonal Worker visas in 2021 went to Ukrainians, with Russia the second most recruited country
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Tritton Road, Lincoln: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Yes, we’ve had to increase some of our prices, but we are below inflation, and looking at my demographic of customers I want them coming back and getting our quality products at an Aldi price’
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NewsUnitas Wholesale appoint Aoife Kenny as new commercial director
She will replace John Baines who plans to retire as trading director after 28 years at the buying group
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NewsNick Canney to replace Douglas Lamont as Innocent CEO
Lamont is leaving the juices and smoothies brand to lead Tony’s Chocolonely
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NewsStephen Hann unveiled as first Tails.com retail director
He joins with a wealth of experience in fmcg, having most recently spent five years at Graze
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NewsJJ Foodservice pledges support for Ukrainian refugees
The wholesaler said it would support refugees with advice on essential skills such as CV writing
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Anastasia Argent, head of NPD & social media, Soupologie
Anastasia works alongside her family at vegan soup brand Soupologie
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NewsSainsbury’s to close 200 in-store cafés with 2,000 jobs at risk
CEO Simon Roberts said he was “absolutely committed” to supporting colleagues in any way possible “during this uncertain time”
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NewsScotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards return for 2022
The awards ceremony will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 8 September
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Comment & OpinionUkraine conflict will have consequences for UK food and farming. But let’s not forget the real cost
Ministers are facing mounting pressure to follow the EU’s lead and throw open the UK’s borders to Ukrainian refugees
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NewsTributes paid to Richard Cracknell after death of former ABP boss
The meat industry stalwart worked in the sector more more than four decades in a variety of roles
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Grocer 33Where is Morrisons up to online? Interview with marketing boss Rachel Eyre
Morrisons gave a star performance in the Grocer 33 Online shop
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Covid changed the food industry’s approach to mental health
The food and drink industry was already a stressful environment for many – then the pandemic arrived. The toll has forced companies to take mental health seriously. How have they upped their support?
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Grocer 33Waitrose, Solihull: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I think we’re in a world where Waitrose is for everyone. Whether it’s individuals or families who really love food and are interested in their provenance, they’re the ones who shop with us’
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Analysis & FeaturesThe unfortunate rise of social supermarkets: saving surplus food for those in need
The UK’s cost of living crisis is pushing more and more Brits into food insecurity. Social supermarkets and other surplus food redistributors have sprung up to get good food into the hands of those in need
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NewsAsda a ‘minimum wage employer’ claims union amid anger over pay award
Last month Asda strongly denied claims it is forcing its staff to resort to using food banks and payday lenders
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NewsPrinces partners with Oxfam to protect workers’ rights at Napolina
The initiatives will tackle exploitation challenges within the supply chains of both direct suppliers and other producers in the Apulia region