Catherine Friend has joined the team as an assistant buyer and will be responsible for the Fortified, Portuguese and wine-gift categories.

Friend joins Tesco by way of independent merchant Jarrold’s in Norwich where she was assistant buyer.

Nick Hood, who has worked for Tesco Wine by the Case for nearly three years, has been appointed quality manager for beers, wines and spirits and will report directly into Laura Jewell MW.

“Nick will be taking up a newly created position within the wine team. It’s a key role which will focus on ongoing quality improvement with a strong customer focus,” Jewell said.

UK & group wine category manager Alain Guilpain added: “We’re delighted to welcome Catherine as the newest member of our team.

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