2 Sisters looks to build ‘culture of transparency’
2 Sisters Food Group has launched a new colleague suggestion scheme called TalktoMe that aims to develop a ‘culture of transparency and honesty’. The just-launched line of communication at major poultry processor aims to encourage employees from across the whole...
Dairy sector hits out at ‘misrepresentation’ in Eating Better report
Dairy UK has spoken out on what it states is “wilful misrepresentation” after a report was released seeming to urge reduced consumption of food products containing dairy. Commenting on the publication of Eating Better’s Principles for eating meat and dairy more...
Kantar declares Sainsbury’s/Asda merger a ‘pivotal moment for grocery’
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel reveal a market share of 15.9% and 15.5% for Sainsbury’s and Asda respectively, indicating potential for major change in the grocery market when the merger takes place. Talks between Sainsbury’s and Asda...
Merger confirmed for Asda and Sainsbury’s with plans of price cuts
Discussions between supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Asda on merging the two businesses were announced over the weekend and today the news has been confirmed – along with the proposal of lower priced products. Sainsbury's chief executive, Mike Coupe, told the BBC that the...
Asda and Sainsbury’s in advanced merger negotiations
Talks between major supermarket chains Asda and Sainsbury’s are at an advanced stage with the two brands expected to be retained should a merger go ahead. Sainsbury's and Asda are the second and third largest supermarkets in the UK behind Tesco. The new combined group...
