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Analysis & FeaturesWill GSCOP stop the CRAP Amazon suppliers face?
Suppliers fear being deemed CRAP, standing for ‘cannot realise any profit’
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Analysis & Features2022’s Big 30: the inflation battle facing Britain’s biggest wholesalers
Wholesalers have battled the challenges of Covid and Brexit with aplomb. But they now find themselves in the eye of another storm with rampant inflation… and patchy availability
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NewsMedia Bites 17 February: Heineken, inflation, Kraft Heinz, M&S
Heineken’s chief executive has warned that “off the charts” cost inflation will further push up the price of a pint and said the risk of outright shortages was growing as brewers face persistent challenges delivering beer to pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Inflation hits new 30-year high in January
Inflation hit a new 30-year high last month as prices continued to climb despite January sales. Plus, Heineken bounces back but warns prices rise could hit demand for beer; full-year results from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Kerry Group; and Treatt appoints new CFO.
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NewsFarmison & Co launches ‘Save Our Bacon’ boxes to tackle British pork supply chain issues
The half and quarter pig boxes would help ease the “heart-breaking” problems the industry was facing, Farmison said
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NewsMedia Bites 15 February: Petrol, Motor Fuel Group, Post Office
Petrol prices have hit record highs, putting further strain on families as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.
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NewsDefra to launch supply chain probe into UK pig crisis
It comes as more than 200,000 animals are now backlogged on farms
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Promotional FeaturesWales steps up to labour shortage issue
While recruiting skilled labour into the food and drink manufacturing industry has long been a challenge, it has been exacerbated by recent events. Now, the Welsh Government is pulling out all the stops to address the issue head-on.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs this the end of the road for rapid grocery’s employee riders?
Rapid delivery firms have so far avoided the gig economy model of Uber and Deliveroo. But as they get bigger, they’re rethinking their plans
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NewsArla continues to see strong growth despite disruption to supply
The dairy co-op’s UK revenue grew by 2.6% to £2.17bn last year
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NewsSales fizz higher at Coke and Pepsi on strong demand and price hikes
Soft drinks giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have enjoyed double-digit sales growth in the final quarter of 2021 on the back of price increases and continued demand as consumers return to pre-pandemic habits out of the home.
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NewsWalkers calls time on crisp packet recycling scheme
The scheme, which was launched in 2018 in partnership with TerraCycle, will end on 25 April
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NewsMedia Bites 9 Feb: Ocado, Unilever, Just Eat Takeaway.com
Ocado’s annual results are heavily featured in this morning’s papers
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WhitepapersTechnology transformation for food manufacturers: Where to start
With the world seemingly at a crossroads, the megatrends that were once 25 years away have been brought to the fore in a matter of months. The rate at which businesses must now adopt technology is only increasing. This scene presents itself amid continued reports of supply chain challenges, labour shortages and heightened costs. Download the report below to gain insights into understanding the need for technology transformation.
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NewsCity News: Virgin Wines issues profits warning as it struggles with new customers and costs
Virgin Wines was the latest company to fall foul of soaring costs this week
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Analysis & FeaturesRussia-Ukraine: What impact could conflict have on food prices?
Wheat, gas and fertiliser price rises loom after Russia’s invasion of its neighbour
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NewsCheeky Panda seeks £3m from crowd ahead of IPO
The company, which makes toilet paper, kitchen roll, tissues and baby wipes from bamboo, will publicly launch its latest round on Seedrs on 14 February.
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NewsKP Snacks warns customers of disruption to supply following cyber attack
In a letter seen by Better Retailing, it warned customers that disruption could last ‘until the end of March at the earliest’
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NewsCity snapshot: Virgin Wines issues profits warning on rising costs
Online wine merchant Virgin Wines has issued a profits warning due to the ’uncertain trading environment’ and ’increased cost pressures’. Plus Nestle buys US-based plant-based player, updates from Compass Group and Cranswick and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsRetailers sticking to Fairtrade commitments despite supply chain woes
However, rising consumer inflation could force shoppers into hard choices