Executive Network Executive Network – FMCG recruitment solutions for Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain & Manufacturing. Executive Network provide a customer focused, innovative and customised recruitment solution for sales, marketing, supply chain and manufacturing professionals throughout the UK and international markets. Our focus and dedication to the FMCG sector for over 10 years allows us to offer unrivalled service and market knowledge to both client and candidate alike. We have the expertise to deliver across FMCG sectors and disciplines, from entry to board level, this is achieved through building long standing relationships with our clients and establishing a genuine recruitment partnership. Our professional consultants will offer a recruitment solution best suited to both client and candidate with an experience that will surpass all expectations. Due to our continued success in the FMCG sector we have now merged with Network Group Holdings, an AIM listed recruitment group providing our clients with extended recruitment solutions.

Industry News The Grocer in the media: James Ball talks "food inflation" on BBC news The Grocer's chief reporter, James Ball, spoke to the BBC about the 2.8% food price rise in Britain in January, the highest monthly rise for two years, which has prompted concerns for those on low incomes.  Ocado set for May flotation Ocado’s long-anticipated stock market flotation could come as soon as May, according to latest reports. Analysts believe the online grocer, founded by ex-Goldman Sachs bankers, Tim Steiner, Jason Gissing and Jonathan Faiman, could reach a valuation of up to £1bn if market conditions are favourable. Co-op mega-shed plans approved The Co-operative Group has received planning permission for a huge 467,000 sq ft regional distribution centre in Andover. The project, which the group said would create 900 jobs in the area, was approved with 22 votes and one abstention. Beer is 'good for you' after all After a string of research highlighting health benefits of wine, a new study has suggested that beer too may offer benefits to drinkers. Research by the University of California suggests beer drinking may reduce the chances of developing conditions such as osteoporosis, thanks to its rich source of dietary silicone. Public doubts increase over climate change Public belief in climate change has fallen dramatically over the last three months in the wake of a high-profile data-faking scandal at the International Panel for Climate Change. Will Kraft be able to stop the brain drain at Cadbury? Can Kraft win the hearts and keep the brains of Cadbury’s best people? Perhaps, if Irene Rosenfeld respects the Cadbury culture, says Adam Leyland Think our sourcing’s global? You ain’t seen nothing yet... Walmart is switching to “high gear” with a new global sourcing strategy that could slash up to 15% off supply chain costs, says Chloe Ryan Asda ramps up promotions in bid to leave the slow lane Asda’s year-on-year increase in promotional activity has left rivals in its wake – but everyone’s levels are up on 2009, says Chloe Ryan Birds Eye ploughs £5m into Field Fresh ad blitz Frozen is better than fresh that's the key message in Birds Eye's new marketing push to champion Field Fresh, the recently launched sub-brand its owner claims will resurrect the "stagnant" frozen vegetables category. Tiger Tiger’s healthy Thai takeaway kit Ethnic food brand Tiger Tiger is going head to head with General Mills' Wanchai Ferry dinner kits with a range of healthy, takeaway-inspired dishes that are being launched into Sainsbury's. Free-from NPD is unveiled as Genius chases £20m sales Free-from producer Genius is marking its first anniversary with NPD and the opening of a new factory to help meet a bold £20m end-of-year sales target. A Birds Eye view: a Q&A with chief executive Martin Glenn In a rare interview, Guest Editor Martin Glenn speaks frankly to Alex Beckett about the challenges facing the frozen food industry Iceland boss Walker under fire in supply code row Iceland boss Malcolm Walker has been attacked by the Forum for Private Business over comments he made about the new grocery code of conduct designed to protect farmers and supermarket suppliers. Unilever’s Polman sees no ‘green sprouts’ of recovery Unilever chief executive Paul Polman has played down talk of an economic recovery, saying he saw no signs of “green sprouts”, after sales and profits at the fmcg giant slumped. Share scheme helps Tesco workers Save as they Earn Employees at Tesco are this month reaping the rewards of the company’s Save As You Earn share scheme. Champagne sales slip at Moet owner LVMH Champagne sales at LVMH, which owns the Krug, Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon and Veuve Cliquot brands, fell by 12% during 2009 as consumers stopped cut back their spending on luxury products. Diageo snubs Swiss switch despite tax offer Drinks giant Diageo has rejected an offer to relocate to Switzerland and make 200 of its top executives exempt from paying income tax. Walmart wields axe at Arkansas HQ Walmart is axing 300 jobs in its Arkansas heartland, the world’s largest retailer confirmed yesterday. Unilever unveils ’09 volume growth but profits slump Unilever has announced underlying sales growth of 3.5% for 2009, but blamed “a challenging environment” for a slump in profits. Asda ‘national’ fuel price varies by 3ppl Asda’s single national fuel pricing policy is not as national as the supermarket implies, an investigation by The Grocer has found.

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