All Supply Chain articles
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NewsTurkey prices soar as retailers ‘rein in’ loss leaders
According to analysis by The Grocer using Assosia data, more than half of all frozen turkey lines in supermarkets are outpacing general inflation, while preorders of fresh turkeys are seeing double-digit price hikes
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NewsImports of cheap glass threatening UK manufacturers
Imports of Turkish glass into the UK have jumped by 19,000% since 2018
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NewsOatly makes move to 100% British sourced oats
The brand will now source 100% of its oats from farms in the south of England
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Promotional FeaturesHow to optimise grocery supply during peak seasonal events
With end-of-year festivities rapidly approaching, the challenge for grocery suppliers and retailers is to maximise efficiency and on-shelf availability. Discover the key tactics needed to optimise the supply chain during peak seasonal events throughout the year.
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NewsDiageo moves to dismiss tequila class action lawsuit
It is one of several legal challenges that have been mounted against Diageo North America this year
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NewsReady Egg invests £2.9m into Fermanagh to drive productivity and growth
It was announced by economy minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, who said the Lisnaskea-based company’s £2.9m investment would also create opportunities for upskilling and workforce development
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NewsCO2 gas stunning ban calls could devastate pig sector, suppliers warn
A policy paper by Defra’s independent Animal Welfare Committee suggested the sector should be ‘prohibited’ from using the process due to animal welfare concerns
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Comment & OpinionWhy the cold chain is the real food waste villain
The real villain is the cold chain: cold air leaks away through old doors, thermostats drift off target, and dock doors get left open just long enough to undo a day’s worth of cooling, says Rob Rowsell, engineering director at Wirth Research
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Comment & OpinionSmall food producers pay for net zero while others benefit
The risks and costs of transformation are carried by the smallest actors while the reputational benefits accrue upstream, says Dr Rounaq Nayak, senior lecturer in farming systems at the University of the West of England Bristol
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NewsNFU alarm as rising energy prices continue to hit farmers
The NFU said the cost of energy and standing charges on non-domestic electricity bills was adding ‘huge inflationary pressures in the supply chain’
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Category ReportBroader horizons for Welsh exporters: Wales category report 2025
How are Wales’ food exports faring – and, with Labour expected to lose the 2026 election, what will new leadership mean for trade?
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NewsFDF launches nature guide to help suppliers tackle biodiversity loss
The handbook outlines how food and drink manufacturers can drive investment in nature restoration and regenerative farming
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NewsABP factory strike suspended pending pay offer
The union said it had received a receipt of an improved offer which it was now balloting its members on
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NewsMondra closes £10m Series A for European expansion of supply chain resilience platform
The tech firm, which was developed in coalition with the British Retail Consortium, works will the likes of Lidl, Aldi, Tesco and Co-op
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NewsRSPCA Assured refreshes brand and makes 2050 pledge
It comes as the animal welfare assurance scheme has launched a refreshed brand identity with a new look label on meat, fish, eggs and dairy products
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Promotional FeaturesWhy Gen Z is opting for naturally functional foods
Gen Z is redefining the way we eat – embracing naturally functional foods that deliver on health, taste and sustainability. Driven by wellness trends, clean labels and social media influence, this generation is turning away from ultra-processed options and reshaping the future of the food industry.
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NewsDefra says government must ‘get out of the way’ and let industry run EPR
Defra’s circular economy director Emma Bourne confirmed the government planned to hand over the vast majority of functions for running EPR to a producer-run organisation
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NewsSaputo suspends Cornish farm over animal abuse footage
The Cathedral City-owned brand said it does ‘not condone any act of animal cruelty’
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NewsCampaigners call on RSPCA Assured to end Cranswick endorsement
Animal protection campaigners have said Cherry Tree Farm in Norfolk is the subject of environmental breaches and unlawful development but continues to be part of the scheme
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NewsThe Waitrose Foundation pledges £1m investment in water security
It is part of the foundation’s efforts to create better livelihoods for workers and their families while shoring up agricultural supply chain resilience and long-term sustainability