Morrisons to create 7,000 store jobs but 3,000 manager roles face axe

Morrisons to create 7,000 store jobs but 3,000 manager roles face axe

In a major shake-up, Morrisons is scrapping 3,000 management roles while also creating 7,000 shop floor jobs, meaning a net gain of 4,000 positions. As part of the restructuring, the supermarket says the new jobs will be hourly-paid roles and will be distributed...

CCC report urges consumers to reduce beef, lamb and dairy by a fifth

CCC report urges consumers to reduce beef, lamb and dairy by a fifth

The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest report is setting an objective that individuals reduce their beef, lamb and dairy consumption by 20% as part of the Government’s target to become a Net Zero economy by 2050. The CCC’s new report, Land use: Policies for a Net...

Campden BRI to explain blockchain and bowtie with workshop

Campden BRI to explain blockchain and bowtie with workshop

Campden BRI will host a one-day workshop that will help the food industry understand how a collection of emerging approaches can support food safety and risk management systems. The workshop, which will take place at Campden BRI on March 31st, will explain a number of...

Organic Research Centre starts 40th year at new headquarters

Organic Research Centre starts 40th year at new headquarters

The Organic Research Centre (ORC) will begin its 40th year in its new headquarters in Cirencester. The new facilities are situated next to the Royal Agricultural University (RAU), which the organisation hopes will boost its industry relations and collaborative...

Mike Coupe to step down as CEO of Sainsbury’s

Mike Coupe to step down as CEO of Sainsbury’s

Mike Coupe is set to leave his role as CEO of Sainsbury's, with Simon Roberts to replace him. After almost six years as chief executive officer and fifteen years working for Sainsbury's, Coupe will retire from the role at the end of May 2020. Roberts will assume the...