Archive of all profiles and Q&A articles – Page 37
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My Alternative CV: Oscar Woolley, Suki Tea
Oscar Woolley, co-founder of Suki Tea, on flea markets, Belleville Rendez-vous and spiders
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Former boss of Cadbury Stitzer in Hershey link
Todd Stitzer, the man in charge of Cadbury when it was sold to US food giant Kraft, has been linked with a move to rival chocolate giant The Hershey Company.The former Cadbury CEO is reported to have had talks with the US confectionery...
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Intersnack UK appoints new MD Robinson
Richard Robinson is the new MD for bagged snack producer Intersnack UK. He takes over from Calum Ryder, who is leaving later this month to "pursue new interests". Robinson was most recently commercial director and business...
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The Human Angle: Terry Jones, communications director, Food and Drink Federation
What's it like to work for your company? While some of the issues we focus on are slow burning, many are fast paced and can change hour by hour. Our role is extremely varied. We work with a wide range of stakeholders from industry, government and NGOs to create the ...
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My Alternative CV: Clive Moxham of Leathams
Clive Moxham, director of sales & marketing at Leathams, on Rod Stewart, birthday meals and peanut butter
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Hot stuff: The Grocer visits the chilli farm on top of the world
Last year the world’s most northerly chilli farm was in hot water. Now it’s winning growing listings, packing its own products and poised to go national. Rob Brown reports
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The Human Angle: Max Gowland, Chief innovation officer, Jeyes
What's it like to work for your company? Jeyes is an energised and stimulating company to work for.
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My Alternative CV: Maria Leavesley, Frumoo
Maria Leavesley, founder of Frumoo British milk & fruit smoothies, on Rick Springfield, Gazza and dolphins
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Hey pesto! A fresh turn from Sacla’
Sacla’ UK MD Clare Blampied reveals why the £24.3m business is now poised to expand beyond its ambient heartland into the chiller aisle for the first time. Vince Bamford reports
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Bart Spices appoints Collard as new CEO
David Collard is the new chief executive officer for Bart Spices. Collard takes up the role on 6 June, joining from the Dormen Food Company where he was managing director for three years. He has worked in the food sector for 16 years,...
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The Human Angle: Ed Farrell, NPD Manager, Gressingham Foods
What's it like to work for your company? Busy, which is great! The company has grown rapidly since I joined in September 2008. We supply all the major retailers as well as wholesalers and independents, so it is a fun challenge to split your time equally between customers. There is ...
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My Alternative CV: Ben Styche, retail controller at Cafédirect
Ben Styche, retail controller at Cafédirect, on life as a tea boy and making a difference to growers’ communities
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Henderson acts as FD after duo exit Boparan
Steve Henderson has been appointed acting group finance director for Boparan Holdings following the departure of Simon Herrick and Jon Silk this month. Herrick and Silk were FDs for Northern Foods and 2 Sisters respectively, and Boparan...
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Parfetts axes 64 jobs as it tackles “overstaffing”
AG Parfett & Son has made 64 redundancies across its six depots in a bid to ensure its long-term viability. The largest number of cuts were among warehouse and checkout staff, where 33 positions were axed. Eight jobs have gone in the...
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Spice world
Global spice giant McCormick has opened a new innovation centre in the Buckinghamshire countryside to develop a new generation of products. Rob Brown takes a look around
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Jennison vows he’ll return Payzone to growth by next year
Payzone has appointed Gary Jennison as managing director as it looks to reverse its falling sales. Jennison joins with nine years' banking experience, most recently as CEO of Secure Trust Bank, and has worked in retail lending at Hitachi...
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The Human Angle: Jim McCarthy, CEO, Poundland
It's a great place to work. We focus firmly on the customer and part of our corporate goal is to be fun and friendly with something for everyone.
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My Alternative CV: Becky Nichols, Thierry's Wine Services
Becky Nichols, brand manager, Thierry’s Wine Services, on dancing in the rain and generating new ideas
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The Human Angle: Paul Fox, Bennett Opie
A good employer offers employees the opportunity to reach their full potential. I enjoy working within a team where everyone has access to senior management.
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My Alternative CV: Victoria Swing, senior brand manager at Betty Crocker
Victoria Swing, senior brand manager at Betty Crocker, on A-ha, brand ownership and eating lots of cake