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Food manufacturers need a radical resourcing shakeup
Input costs are rising and the industry is under significant pressure to become more efficient and sustainable, says Martin Chilcott of Manufacture 2030
Robots in the workforce: could the UK miss out? Subscription
Robot density in the UK is below the global average – it must catch up to other countries forging ahead with bot technology
Co-op to open £6m distribution centre in Inverness Subscription
The Co-op is looking to open 18 new branches across Scotland by the end of the year and revamp 20 existing stores
Brakes halves emissions across fleet with Shell GTL fuel Subscription
The foodservice operator became the first company to trial Shell’s gas-to-liquids fuel in November
Brexit threat to our food standards cannot be ignored
The issue isn’t that we might want to revise standards after Brexit – it’s the danger of short-sighted moves made under pressure
Can industry stockpile food supplies in a no deal Brexit? Subscription
Dominic Raab has said the government would ensure “there is adequate food supply” if the UK crashed out of the European Union without a trade agreement
Waitrose to trial low-emissions delivery trucks in study Subscription
The units will be trialled in Waitrose’s fleet of natural gas powered trucks and kept chilled by the vehicle’s engine
Britvic availability still low despite recovery in CO2 levels Subscription
Branches of major supermarkets and one large London cash & carry depot had low availability of Britvic
M&S's retail tech venture shows it's serious about being digital-first
M&S is ramping up investment into its digital operations Marks & Spencer has just announced
Fowler Welch reports 18% reduction in carbon emissions
Logistics operator published its first ever environmental report this week
UK retail falling behind on voice commerce, finds report Subscription
Almost half of UK households are expected to own a smart speaker by 2022
Worst of CO2 crisis over for poultry suppliers
Poultry processors have switched back to gas stunning, according to the BPC
Pepsi Max running low as CO2 shortage leads to price rises Subscription
Supermarket out-of-stock levels for Pepsi drinks have surged since mid-June
Tesco-Carrefour is a pioneering deal, but purchasing alliances face challenges Subscription
The retailers said the motivation was to improve the quality and choice of products available to their customers
BRC sends Theresa May new warning over no-deal Brexit Subscription
Oliver Wyman report finds supermarkets will by hard hit without smooth Brexit
Reasons for refunds; Deal is a data opportunity
The Grocer 33 is not even close to a fair representation of real shopping
Sub 10-minute grocery deliveries by 2025, says report Subscription
Food packaging company Tetra Pak interviewed leading online grocery retailers from Europe, North America and China to gain…
Warburtons resumes full crumpet production after securing CO2 supply
But the CO2 crisis remains hugely volatile after a gas plant ceased production yesterday
Defra fisheries paper set to propose quota system overhaul Subscription
The paper, called ‘Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations’ has been subject to multiple delays
CO2 supply crisis 'worsens significantly' after power outage at Air Liquide plant
The gas supplier has declared ‘force majeure’ due the shortages of CO2
Food manufacturers need a radical resourcing shakeup
Sainsbury's extends its checkout-free payment trial
CO2 crisis still affecting soft drinks and bottled water
Ice cream sales surge by 17% as heatwave hits
Brits 'more concerned' for independent eateries than chains
Morrisons slashes raft of Echo Falls and Hardy's SKUs 
Robots in the workforce: could the UK miss out?
Sainsbury's Farlington: Grocer 33 store of the week
Asda back on top form with lowest price for 20 items
Sainsbury's wins with 'high standards throughout'
Premium is the new watchword when it comes to snacking NPD
Brands facing discounter 'copycat' versions must protest loudly and visibly
The Collective accuses Aldi of copying its yoghurts
US meal replacement sensation Soylent coming to UK
There has never been a better time to start a food business
PHE apologises after falsely accusing Lotus of sugar increase
No-deal Brexit could be an environmental catastrophe too
