Roger Burnley appointed Asda president and CEO

Roger Burnley appointed Asda president and CEO

Walmart International’s CEO, Dave Cheesewright, has announced that Roger Burnley is set to take on the role of Asda’s president and CEO from 1st January 2018, replacing Sean Clarke. Burnley returned to Asda as chief operating officer and deputy CEO in October 2016,...
UK Sausage Week winners revealed

UK Sausage Week winners revealed

The winners of the UK Sausage Week awards were announced on 30th October during a celebration lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall, London. This year’s UK Sausage Week kicked off with a bang (or banger!) when awards were presented for some of the country’s best sausages. TV...
Government unveils Food and Drink Decarbonisation Action Plan

Government unveils Food and Drink Decarbonisation Action Plan

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has revealed its Food and Drink Joint Industry – Government Industrial Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Roadmap Action Plan, as part of its Clean Growth Strategy. The Action Plan is described as a...
Discounter retailers popular with 77% of richer households

Discounter retailers popular with 77% of richer households

Better off British consumers have outraced lower income households in visiting food discounters, with as many as 77% of British customers with household income of £50,000 or more visiting the outlets, compared to 73% of those with a household income of £15,500 or...