Richard Walker

Supply chain

'Huge regret': Iceland switches back to palm oil after Ukraine crisis renders sunflower oil 'unobtainable'

Managing director Richard Walker blames Ukraine invasion for temporary u-turn, but pledges to go back to using sunflower oil in on-brand products as soon as possible

29 March 2022 • 3 min read

Waste

Iceland cuts own-brand plastic packaging by 29 per cent

Supermarket claims engaging with its suppliers and customers has been key to reducing plastic from own-brand products

10 March 2020 • 2 min read

Management

Iceland promise to axe palm oil caused 'unnecessary confusion', says RSPO chief

But Iceland MD Richard Walker argues RSPO approach is 'failing to prevent deforestation' and accuses industry of 'smear campaign' against the retailer

18 March 2019 • 5 min read

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