British Retail Consortium - Revision history

Olivia Rendall at 15:14, 17 April 2015

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Olivia Rendall at 15:13, 17 April 2015

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Olivia Rendall at 15:10, 17 April 2015

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Olivia Rendall: /* Board of Directors 2015 */

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Board of Directors 2015

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=Board of Directors 2015=

Olivia Rendall at 15:07, 17 April 2015

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Olivia Rendall at 15:06, 17 April 2015

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Josh Leeson at 17:20, 23 February 2015

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Josh Leeson at 17:05, 28 January 2015

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Claire Harkins at 16:39, 21 September 2009

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 == Regulation and Enforcement ==
-The BRC believes that "The most effective way of raising standards in food business is to encourage a more targeted approach to the enforcement of existing legislation." <ref name= Regulation"> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policycontent04.asp?Cat=46&iSubCat=343&sPolicy=Food&sSubPolicy=Regulation+and+Enforcement Regulation and Enforcement] ''British Retail Consortium'' </ref>
+The BRC believes that "The most effective way of raising standards in food business is to encourage a more targeted approach to the enforcement of existing legislation." <ref name= "Regulation"> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policycontent04.asp?Cat=46&iSubCat=343&sPolicy=Food&sSubPolicy=Regulation+and+Enforcement Regulation and Enforcement] ''British Retail Consortium'' </ref>
 The BRC also supports the Government's drive to achieve ‘Better Policy Making' and believes "this is best achieved through use of the better policy-making framework, and the five principles of good regulation." <ref name= "Regulation"/>

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 In 2004, food retailers employed some 1.2 million people (over 5% of the workforce) and grocery retail sales were worth £120 billion. The sector consists of over 61,000 enterprises, contributing 10% to national GDP.
-Food retailers believe that the interests of consumers are best protected within a competitive food chain. The Food Policy Team provides information, advice and representation to the BRC's members on issues relating to food and drink. This includes liaison with Government Departments and Agencies and other stakeholders in the modern British food economy. The Team also has responsibility for the BRC's Technical Standards in Food, Consumer Products and Packaging." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policymaster04.asp?id=46&sPolicy=FOOD] </ref>
+Food retailers believe that the interests of consumers are best protected within a competitive food chain. The Food Policy Team provides information, advice and representation to the BRC's members on issues relating to food and drink. This includes liaison with Government Departments and Agencies and other stakeholders in the modern British food economy. The Team also has responsibility for the BRC's Technical Standards in Food, Consumer Products and Packaging." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policymaster04.asp?id=46&sPolicy=FOOD Policies & Issues] ''British Retail Consortium'' </ref>
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 "Supermarkets sell alcohol as part of a wider grocery offer, alcohol sales make up less than 10% of turnover in a typical store.
 Supermarkets are not the typical store for those consuming alcohol immediately. Only around 1% of all transactions are of only alcohol and alcohol sales are not aimed immediate consumption, for example drinks are  not generally chilled.
-Promotions are not encouraging excessive consumption, simply offering value for customers alongside the other groceries they buy. Promotional activity tends to be on larger volume purchases which are typically consumed with friends and family at parties and barbecues or over an extended period of time." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/details04.asp?id=1105&kCat=&kData=263&sCat=Retail+Myths] </ref>
+Promotions are not encouraging excessive consumption, simply offering value for customers alongside the other groceries they buy. Promotional activity tends to be on larger volume purchases which are typically consumed with friends and family at parties and barbecues or over an extended period of time." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/details04.asp?id=1105&kCat=&kData=263&sCat=Retail+Myths] ''British Retail Consortium'' </ref>
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 The BRC framework also contains references to ‘ upper limits’. By this they mean the maximum amount of salt that a product may contain once a recipe is developed or reformulated. They state that they anticipate that many foods will contain considerably less but there admit that there will be ‘variation’ amongst retailers.
-They also state that while the upper level for ready meals may seem high, these ‘ take into account oriental style meals, some of which, by their nature, contain more salt.’and ‘ Similarly, the upper level for sandwiches takes into account the serving size for triple packs.’They go on to state however that ‘ Where as we have to take many factors into account, again, we anticipate that many foods will contain considerably less that the upper level.’<ref> [}http://www.brc.org.uk/PressZone04.asp?iCat=276&sCat=FAQ%27S+AND+USEFUL+INFO#saltframework] </ref>
+They also state that while the upper level for ready meals may seem high, these ‘ take into account oriental style meals, some of which, by their nature, contain more salt.’and ‘ Similarly, the upper level for sandwiches takes into account the serving size for triple packs.’They go on to state however that ‘ Where as we have to take many factors into account, again, we anticipate that many foods will contain considerably less that the upper level.’<ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/PressZone04.asp?iCat=276&sCat=FAQ%27S+AND+USEFUL+INFO#saltframework Retail Myths] ''British Retail Consortium'' </ref>
 == Regulation and Enforcement ==
-The BRC believes that "The most effective way of raising standards in food business is to encourage a more targeted approach to the enforcement of existing legislation." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policycontent04.asp?Cat=46&iSubCat=343&sPolicy=Food&sSubPolicy=Regulation+and+Enforcement] </ref>
+The BRC believes that "The most effective way of raising standards in food business is to encourage a more targeted approach to the enforcement of existing legislation." <ref name= Regulation"> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policycontent04.asp?Cat=46&iSubCat=343&sPolicy=Food&sSubPolicy=Regulation+and+Enforcement Regulation and Enforcement] ''British Retail Consortium'' </ref>
-The BRC also supports the Government's drive to achieve ‘Better Policy Making' and believes "this is best achieved through use of the better policy-making framework, and the five principles of good regulation." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policydetails04.asp?id=70&iCat=46&sPolicy=Food&sSubPolicy=Regulation+and+Enforcement] </ref>
+The BRC also supports the Government's drive to achieve ‘Better Policy Making' and believes "this is best achieved through use of the better policy-making framework, and the five principles of good regulation." <ref name= "Regulation"/>

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 In 2004, food retailers employed some 1.2 million people (over 5% of the workforce) and grocery retail sales were worth £120 billion. The sector consists of over 61,000 enterprises, contributing 10% to national GDP.
-Food retailers believe that the interests of consumers are best protected within a competitive food chain. The Food Policy Team provides information, advice and representation to the BRC's members on issues relating to food and drink. This includes liaison with Government Departments and Agencies and other stakeholders in the modern British food economy. The Team also has responsibility for the BRC's Technical Standards in Food, Consumer Products and Packaging." [1](http://www.brc.org.uk/policymaster04.asp?id=46&sPolicy=FOOD)
+Food retailers believe that the interests of consumers are best protected within a competitive food chain. The Food Policy Team provides information, advice and representation to the BRC's members on issues relating to food and drink. This includes liaison with Government Departments and Agencies and other stakeholders in the modern British food economy. The Team also has responsibility for the BRC's Technical Standards in Food, Consumer Products and Packaging." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policymaster04.asp?id=46&sPolicy=FOOD] </ref>
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 "Supermarkets sell alcohol as part of a wider grocery offer, alcohol sales make up less than 10% of turnover in a typical store.
 Supermarkets are not the typical store for those consuming alcohol immediately. Only around 1% of all transactions are of only alcohol and alcohol sales are not aimed immediate consumption, for example drinks are  not generally chilled.
-Promotions are not encouraging excessive consumption, simply offering value for customers alongside the other groceries they buy. Promotional activity tends to be on larger volume purchases which are typically consumed with friends and family at parties and barbecues or over an extended period of time."[2](http://www.brc.org.uk/details04.asp?id=1105&kCat=&kData=263&sCat=Retail+Myths)
+Promotions are not encouraging excessive consumption, simply offering value for customers alongside the other groceries they buy. Promotional activity tends to be on larger volume purchases which are typically consumed with friends and family at parties and barbecues or over an extended period of time." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/details04.asp?id=1105&kCat=&kData=263&sCat=Retail+Myths] </ref>
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 The BRC framework also contains references to ‘ upper limits’. By this they mean the maximum amount of salt that a product may contain once a recipe is developed or reformulated. They state that they anticipate that many foods will contain considerably less but there admit that there will be ‘variation’ amongst retailers.
-They also state that while the upper level for ready meals may seem high, these ‘ take into account oriental style meals, some of which, by their nature, contain more salt.’and ‘ Similarly, the upper level for sandwiches takes into account the serving size for triple packs.’They go on to state however that ‘ Where as we have to take many factors into account, again, we anticipate that many foods will contain considerably less that the upper level.’{{ref|3}}
+They also state that while the upper level for ready meals may seem high, these ‘ take into account oriental style meals, some of which, by their nature, contain more salt.’and ‘ Similarly, the upper level for sandwiches takes into account the serving size for triple packs.’They go on to state however that ‘ Where as we have to take many factors into account, again, we anticipate that many foods will contain considerably less that the upper level.’<ref> [}http://www.brc.org.uk/PressZone04.asp?iCat=276&sCat=FAQ%27S+AND+USEFUL+INFO#saltframework] </ref>
 == Regulation and Enforcement ==
-The BRC believes that "The most effective way of raising standards in food business is to encourage a more targeted approach to the enforcement of existing legislation." [4} (http://www.brc.org.uk/policycontent04.asp?Cat=46&iSubCat=343&sPolicy=Food&sSubPolicy=Regulation+and+Enforcement)
+The BRC believes that "The most effective way of raising standards in food business is to encourage a more targeted approach to the enforcement of existing legislation." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policycontent04.asp?Cat=46&iSubCat=343&sPolicy=Food&sSubPolicy=Regulation+and+Enforcement] </ref>
-The BRC also supports the Government's drive to achieve ‘Better Policy Making' and believes "this is best achieved through use of the better policy-making framework, and the five principles of good regulation." [5](http://www.brc.org.uk/policydetails04.asp?id=70&iCat=46&sPolicy=Food&sSubPolicy=Regulation+and+Enforcement)
+The BRC also supports the Government's drive to achieve ‘Better Policy Making' and believes "this is best achieved through use of the better policy-making framework, and the five principles of good regulation." <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/policydetails04.asp?id=70&iCat=46&sPolicy=Food&sSubPolicy=Regulation+and+Enforcement] </ref>
 == Affiliations ==
 *[[ASDA Wal-Mart]]
 *[[Associate Parliamentary Food and Health Forum]]
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 == Notes ==
 <references/>
-#{{note|1}}http://www.brc.org.uk/policymaster04.asp?id=46&sPolicy=FOOD
 [[Category:Alcohol]] [[Category:Corporate Lobby Groups]]

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 *[[Helen Dickinson]] - Director general
 *[[Andrew Opie]] - Director of food & sustainability
-*Tom Ironside]] - Director of business & regulation
+*[[Tom Ironside]] - Director of business & regulation
 *[[Amanda Callaghan]] - Director of corporate affairs
 *[[Paul Davies]] - Finance director
 *[[Helen Marks]] - HR director
 *[[Mark Proctor]] - CEO, BRC Trading Limited
 *[[Tessa Kelly]] - Commercial director, BRC Trading Limited <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/brc_directors.asp BRC directors] ''British Retail Consortium'', accessed 17 April 2015 </ref>
 ===Previous Board of Directors===

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 ==People==
-== =Board of Directors 2015===
+===Board of Directors 2015===
 *[[Helen Dickinson]] - Director general
 *[[Andrew Opie]] - Director of food & sustainability
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 *[[Tessa Kelly]] - Commercial director, BRC Trading Limited <ref> [http://www.brc.org.uk/brc_directors.asp BRC directors] ''British Retail Consortium'', accessed 17 April 2015 </ref>
-====Previous Board of Directors===
+===Previous Board of Directors===
 * Dr. [[Kevin Hawkins]], OBE, Director General- 020 7854 8911.
 Kevin Hawkins was appointed to as Director General in March 2004. This followed nearly 9 years as Communications Director of [[Safeway Stores plc]]. He is a member of the [[Meat and Livestock Commission]], the DTI's Retail Policy Forum, Defra's [[Food Industry Better Regulation Forum]] and served a four-year term on the [[Cabinet Office]]'s [[Better Regulation Task Force]]. He is also a  member of the [[Scottish Food and Health Council]], the food industry Better Regulation forum, the food industry Sustainable Strategy Group and the Retail Policy Forum. He was awarded an OBE in 2004 for his services to the food industry.

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 === Alcohol ===
+{{Template:alcohol badge}}
 The BRC has vociferously defended supermarkets against the accusation that price cutting has fuelled binge drinking. Their press statements are keen to stress their responsibility in the retailing of alcohol. They state that
 "Supermarkets sell alcohol as part of a wider grocery offer, alcohol sales make up less than 10% of turnover in a typical store.