Supply chain news
Tesco convinces suppliers to publish food waste data
CEO Dave Lewis announced the partnership agreements with two dozen suppliers at a meeting of the Champions 12.3 group
David Frankish to step down as CEO of logistics operator NFT Subscription
Frankish will be replaced by COO Ross Eggleton who is a former Morrisons supply chain boss
Ocado signs up PSE to provide tote washing Subscription
Lancashire-based PSE was set up in January 2016
Asda demanded millions from suppliers to avoid delisting, says GCA Subscription
Suppliers were subjected to “aggressive tactics, such as inflexible demands made by Asda buyers”
Aldi reduces payment time for smaller suppliers Subscription
The retailer is promising to pay within 14 days all suppliers whose business with it is worth up to £250,000 a year
BRC warns of major post-Brexit fresh produce shortages
Bare shelves and soaring prices witnessed during the lettuce and courgette shortages ‘could be repeated on a grand scale’
Grant Cox moves up to be MD at Bidvest Logistics
Cox, who joined Bidvest in 2013 as the company’s GM of its foodservice operation, replaces Dave Hodgson who is retiring
Fowler Welch hits million FareShare meals milestone
The logistics operator has also introduced 18 new suppliers to the redistribution charity
Former Morrisons exec takes up COO role at NFT Subscription
Eggleton spent nine years at Morrisons and began his career at Asda
Fresh-Range smashes £300,000 crowdfunding target in 24 hours Subscription
Bristol-headquartered Fresh-Range has so far raised £343,000 from 135 investors on the Seedrs platform in return for an 8% stake, valuing the business at £3.5m.
Government urged to retain high standards in food chain Subscription
The Eating Better alliance said the government faced an “historic opportunity” to reshape its food and farming policy
At least five companies bidding to supply McColl's Subscription
The convenience chain confirmed it had officially put its two main supply deals out for retender…
Tackle food fraud with supply chain action, government told
Food fraud is a ‘situational’ crime, claims study by the Economic and Social Research Council and the FSA
Waitrose to cut carbon footprint with more biomethane trucks
A study by UK gas network Cadent found biomethane trucks emitted 84% less carbon dioxide than equivalent diesel vehicles…
Carbon Trust scheme to encourage energy-efficient innovation Subscription
The programme has received £9.2m of funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Major players drive GS1 data quality charter Subscription
The 12 companies claimed the move could save more than £200m in costs and lost sales
Gist buys 80,000 sq ft distribution centre near Motherwell Subscription
Move is part of a drive to step up its temperature-controlled food logistics operations…
Gist agrees to end pay disparity at M&S Hemel Hempstead site Subscription
Gist has agreed to give 23 workers on local contracts the same pay and conditions as employees on national contracts
BrewDog strikes chilled warehousing deal with XPO Logistics Subscription
The contract will see XPO provide temperature-controlled warehousing for BrewDog’s stockholding of craft beer in Mossend
Seabrook Crisps extends export reach with Aldi Australia deal Subscription
The Yorkshire crisp brand has focused on growing overseas sales since the management team took over in 2015…
Ocado names The Garlic Farm as Britain's Next Top Supplier Subscription
The Garlic Farm will be stocked on Ocado.com and receive a £20,000 marketing budget
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The internet of things includes pallets
The internet of things is proving you can teach even the oldest of dogs the newest of tricks
Gridlock, shortages and price rises: the BRC's Brexit warning Subscription
The nightmarish scenes of Operation Stack could become a brutal daily reality, causing widespread food shortages
Is chlorinated chicken the tip of the Brexit iceberg? Subscription
As post-Brexit Britain seeks new global trade deals, could our new food safety standards be worlds apart?
Customer data gets true power with AI
Artificial Intelligence, paired with big data, brings back an asset long lost to commerce – knowing your customer
Is it D-day for diesel? Subscription
Last week the government unveiled its long-awaited plan to tackle toxic air. What does it mean for the food industry?
Waste battle must also focus upstream
The Grocer’s campaign on food waste has provided welcome impetus to the challenge of reducing food waste, says the BRC’s Andrew Opie
The Isle of Man: haven for a new breed of foodie startup
The Isle of Man plans to grow the value of its food and drink industry by two-thirds to £125m by 2025
Pride yourself on green credentials? Check your supply chain
Not all products that are farmed or made in an environmentally sensitive manner can boast equally sustainable credentials
Supply chain special: left to rot? Subscription
Closed borders could spell trouble at our ports, with fresh food left to rot and buyers going elsewhere
Five of the biggest trends in own label right now
Sainsbury's expands hit 'Gary' vegan cheese range
Wild meat range for Iceland Food Warehouse
Eat plans 'more exciting' flavours in cold food menu overhaul
Blakemore opens eighth Bmorelocal store in Yorkshire
Tesco Mannings Heath, Poole: Grocer 33 store of the week
Guest Lidl takes pricing win but margin of victory is smaller
Park Garage Group coffee overhaul sees 50% uplift in sales
Tesco Poole (with community room) wins Grocer 33
Morrisons employees singalong with Elvis in Price Crunch TV ad
Asda demanded millions from suppliers to avoid delisting, says GCA
Big food brand to startup: what to expect when taking the leap
The Dairymen digital special: Do Brits think dairy is scary?
Growers defend pesticides in wake of school fruit claims
Barry Callebaut unveils a fourth kind of chocolate: ruby
John Stapleton joins Grocery Accelerator in investment role
Scottish government slammed over bottle return scheme plans
FoodCloud CEO Iseult Ward on how to redistribute a million meals per month
Eight more products containing eggs withdrawn in fipronil scandal
Tesco CEO hails supplier waste agreement a 'pivotal moment'
