Supply chain news
Tacon reads riot act to three mults over drop & drive Subscription
The unnamed trio have been accused by suppliers of unjustly deducting tens of millions for drop & drive discrepancies
Manhattan Associates appoints Craig Summers as UK MD Subscription
Craig Summers will manage all aspects of UK business including sales, professional services and customer service…
Oakland Invicta to offer commercial border checks Subscription
Oakland International said it was already attracting a “keen interest” from major brands…
Relex and Zenopt link to offer 'more accurate' staff planning
The aim of the system is to help retailers reduce costs while improving customer service
Sainsbury's and M&S suspend links with Real Junk Food Project
The café chain, which serves surplus stock, is under investigation for redistributing out-of-date food.
AF Blakemore truck liveries updated in 'One Logistics' move Subscription
Suppliers will also be offered the chance to purchase advertising space on the vehicles
Nisa uses double-decker trailers to reduce carbon emissions Subscription
Transdek trailers at Scunthorpe distribution centre will cut nearly 820,000km from vehicle routes annually…
CM Downton looks to boost workforce with apprenticeship day
30 young people from Gloucestershire attended its annual Apprenticeship Open Day in the village of Moreton Valence
IGD revamps commercial websites and debuts new logo
Websites have easier navigation and can be used across all devices, says IGD
Express delivery service Quiqup raises £20m to fund growth Subscription
The startup has begun operating a delivery service for Whole Foods Market, Burger King and Tesco in London
Budgens retailer C T Baker invests in Norfolk delivery fleet Subscription
Retailer has bought two new vehicles to meet ’surge in demand’ for home delivery
Iceland sounds alert over fake orders sting Subscription
Iceland has issued a warning to suppliers over fraudsters placing bogus orders by impersonating the retailer
Heron Foods cuts fleet tyre bill with Michelin switch Subscription
The discount retailer’s logistics fleet racks up 100,000 miles a year…
2 Sisters invests £27.5m into South West supply chain Subscription
The supplier increased production by a third, to more than a million birds a week, during the past year
Avocado shortages in America 'unlikely to affect UK supply'
Year-on-year wholesale avocado prices in Mexico have soared by 150%
Culina and Morgan McLernon link for Irish food distribution Subscription
Deal will make Morgan McLernon the largest haulage operator in Ireland…
Financial distress up 26% on average says Begbies Traynor Subscription
Red Flag Alert points to increased cost pressures from rising inflation in both fuel and food
Sainsbury's extends nitrogen-cooled delivery truck trial Subscription
The truck has saved 5.9 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over the past 10 months
Britvic extends contract with Wincanton until 2022 Subscription
Wincanton will manage and oversee the still and carbonated soft drinks supplier’s deliveries across the UK
Post-Brexit border delays risk alcohol smuggling resurgence Subscription
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association said the UK faced “delays and gridlock”
Morrisons upgrades Merret supply system for Nutmeg womenswear Subscription
Morrisons announced the launch of its spring/summer collection in 50 of its selected supermarkets earlier this month
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The Isle of Man: haven for a new breed of foodie startup Subscription
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
The food industry must unite to face terrorism threat
The terrible terrorist event in Manchester brought the dark topic of food terrorism into my mind
Farming in Britain must be cultivated and cherished
Farmers’ role is to ensure shoppers have safe, trusted, affordable and quality food. And there’s a key word
How the blockchain will change fmcg Subscription
It’s one of the biggest buzzwords in food and drink. So what is blockchain technology? How does it work?
Make fools of alcohol fraudsters
The introduction on 1 April of a new registration regime for alcohol wholesalers is of huge significance
The need for speed: what next for supermarket deliveries? Subscription
With super fast delivery now ‘the currency’ of the retail market, how will retailers develop their offers?
Managing supply chain resilience means listening
Sir, Brexit and the election of Donald Trump reflect a growing trend of protectionism in the global economy
The global food waste scandal
Poor storage, bad weather and fractured networks all contribute but there are failures closer to home too say campaigners
Euro Garages forks out £595,995 to buy Spaghetti Junction pub
Cerne Abbas Stores goes on the market for £600k
Tesco Warrington: Grocer 33 store of the week
Oakland Invicta to offer commercial border checks
Tesco Warrington wins with 'big and airy' store
Tesco kicks off Grocer 33 year with a pricing win
Poundland unveils Toblerone-style chocolate bar Twin Peaks
Top New Talent 2017 is open for entries
Soft fruit industry at risk without labour assurances
Macb withdraws Strawberry & Kiwi water as 'unpleasant smell' reported in drinks
Tesco trials four shopper mission-led Express store formats
High fat, sugar and salt foods set for 'healthier' labelling
General Election: what's in it for food and drink - video
Palm oil producers team up to support wildlife in Borneo
Tesco crowned Grocer of the Year at Gold Awards 
Malcolm Walker receives knighthood for services to retailing
Are PepsiCo snacking goals meaningful or cynical?
Ocado's robot-powered warehouse: analyst reaction
Can Sainsbury's standard prove fairer than Fairtrade?
