Archive of all profile articles – Page 45
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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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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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ProfilesParfetts 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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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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesThe 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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ProfilesBart 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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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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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: 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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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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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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ProfilesNFU adviser shuffle sees Watson move to poultry chief role
The NFU has made its latest appointment in a major reshuffle of its chief advisers, with Kelly Watson taking over from Robert Newbery as chief poultry adviser. Watson has worked as NFU poultry adviser for the past two years. Having grown...
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ProfilesMy 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
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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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ProfilesThe Human Angle: David Peters, director, sales & marketing, Biovelop AB
What's it like to work for your company? Fun, exciting, challenging, stimulating.
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Tim Orrell of Golley Retail
Tim Orrell, MD of Golley Retail, on Porsches, spreadsheets and his ‘cricket career’
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ProfilesHigher Nature gives CEO role to Coulson
Nutritional supplements business Higher Nature has named David Coulson as its new CEO. Coulson was formerly group marketing director at AIM-listed Glisten, which was sold to Raisio of Finland last year. He replaces CEO and co-founder...
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ProfilesEmployee theft: not just the usual suspects
Shop theft is changing. Today, employees are in the frame. Last year thefts by staff shot up 68%, while overall offences fell. So how can retailers combat the threat from within and the crooks’ increasing sophistication? Nick Hughes reports
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: John McAughtrie, national accounts controller, Peter’s Pies
John McAughtrie, national accounts controller, Peter’s Pies, on butchery, The Bangles and bollards