supply chain news & insight
Aldi rejects Oxfam claim its supply chain is 'unethical' Subscription
The discounter has been urged to ‘up its game’ and ‘drive out suffering and hunger’ from its supply chains
M26 'lorry park' plans threaten trade, say industry leaders Subscription
Yesterday it was revealed the M26 in Kent would be closed every night for almost six weeks
Your holiday season data must be harnessed quickly to influence sales
Technology and data handling can be make or break in the holiday season, says Channie Mize of Persicope by McKinsey
BrewDog reveals plans for chilled supply and startup support
BrewDog has long been pushing to increase chilled beer storage throughout its supply chain
Samworth Brothers demands new supplier payment terms Subscription
Samworth Brothers said it was ‘updating our standard payment terms to 60 days’
PGI products and exports threatened by no-deal Brexit Subscription
”Catastrophic” new export requirements loom in week of Brexit warnings
Supermarket 'mini distribution centres' are the future of e-commerce logistics
Retailers will be able to use in-store staff and gig workers to make deliveries, says REPL Group’s Mike Callender
'Grisly' no-deal Brexit could put an end to protected UK food names Subscription
Industry bodies have warned the government’s latest Brexit technical notices show the UK food sector will be critically exposed to a hard Brexit
Payment delays increase as pressure grows on supermarket suppliers Subscription
Delays in payments to food producers have increased to 45 days, despite most retailers signing up to standards aimed at improving payment times
British Coffee Association outlines sustainability plan Subscription
It comes as the latest statistics from the BCA show Brits drink 95 million cups of coffee every day.
Back to the future: why doorstep milk delivery is undergoing a resurgence Subscription
After 40 years of decline, doorstep milk delivery is undergoing a remarkable resurgence
Shortage in EU migrant workers sparks delivery driver crisis Subscription
The FDF is to meet with the Freight Transport Association on Friday to discuss emergency contingency plans
Scared of robots? Relax, automation will create jobs Subscription
Companies have little choice but to embrace AI and automation to stay ahead
Food suppliers start stockpiling amid fears of no-deal Brexit
Major food and drink companies have begun stockpiling supplies and exploring alternative manufacturing options in Europe
Häagen-Dazs unveils Facebook chatbot ordering service
Häagen-Dazs Now uses ’an innovative combination of proven mobile technologies’
10 robotic farmers working around the globe Subscription
New technology is tackling yield, productivity and labour shortages from every angle
HubBox to add 2,000 collection points by year's end
HubBox provides the click & collect services of retailers such as Oddbins, HMV and Boohoo through a network of collection
Menzies Distribution's £75m sale to Endless completed Subscription
Acquisition is Endless’ largest investment to date
Lidl appoints Winvic to construct its new London HQ Subscription
The new facility in Tolworth will be five miles from Lidl’s existing HQ in Wimbledon but much bigger
Walker Logistics cuts packaging footprint following review
Sales director William Walker said the business analysed every aspect of its operations
First look: inside Sainsbury's new beauty departments
Can Tesco convince consumers it's cheaper than Aldi and Lidl?
Own-label showcase: Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients
Suppliers are still playing catch-up on price rises
Savoury biscuits see 8.5% sales decline
Aldi and Lidl campaigns respond to Tesco 'cheaper' claim
Tesco backs 'Exclusively at Tesco' brands with in-store push
Amazon to reportedly open checkout-free supermarkets in UK
Yo Sushi to pilot food-to-go counters at Tesco
Tesco launches extended bulk buying concept at Grimsby store
Tom Watson's weight loss proves official healthy diet advice is useless
Pret a Manger overhauls allergen labelling policy following teenager's death
Pricing analysis: Jack's prices vs Tesco, Aldi and Lidl
'Grisly' no-deal Brexit could put an end to protected UK food names
Pies, pizzas & sausages face 'draconian' PHE calorie targets
A2 Milk partners with Crediton to ditch plastic bottles
