Archive of all supplier articles – Page 132
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NewsFood companies join mentoring programme on waste for future industry leaders
Spearheaded by food surplus redistribution organisation Company Shop Group, the Luminary Programme is billed as a first of its kind mentoring scheme for industry leaders
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NewsWhole Foods launches search for upcoming vegan and keto brands
Entrepreneurs can apply for its second annual Local Pitch drive, with a chance to win business mentoring and eventual listings in its stores
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NewsCrowdcube and Seedrs to merge in crowdfunding consolidation
Crowdfunding platforms Crowdcube and Seedrs have agreed a merger, creating one of the world’s largest private equity marketplaces
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NewsAround Noon expands into healthy ready meals with Simply Fit Food deal
Northern Irish food-to-go supplier Around Noon has acquired healthy ready meal maker Simply Fit Food in attempt to diversify its offering after the coronavirus pandemic hit the sandwich market.
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NewsAbsenteeism creeps up at supermarkets as infections rise
Retailers fear they will be forced into a repeat of the massive recruitment exercises of the first phase unless problems are solved
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NewsMorrisons extends immediate payment terms for smaller suppliers
In March, Morrisons became the first retailer to announce it would make faster payments until the end of May
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NewsMeatless Farm Co raises $31m for global expansion
The plant-based brand has raised $31m (£24m) in a new funding round to support global growth plans
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Comment & OpinionHow data sharing can rescue UK supply chains from a post-Brexit collapse
It will become crucial for companies to have the right data to make informed decisions in order to adapt
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NewsTesco in Brexit incoterms bills dispute with suppliers
The Grocer understands Tesco Ireland is insisting suppliers will have to take responsibility for duty and tax paid incoterms when the transition period ends in January
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Comment & OpinionRetailers need to remember who they really rely on: suppliers
Retailers need to work collaboratively and give suppliers a consistent message, says Ged Futter, director of The Retail Mind
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VideosOn The Frontline with Deliciously Ella CEO Matthew Mills
We find out why the vegan business decided to temporarily close its deli and how it managed to launch new products during lockdown
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NewsChicken product recalled from Lidl Northern Ireland stores over listeria fears
Irish supplier Faughan Foods has recalled Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast (240g) packs with a 13 September use-by date
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Analysis & FeaturesSocial media boycotts: how has fmcg faced up to Facebook?
Fmcg brands have reacted strongly to Facebook’s failures to address hateful content. How has Facebook responded? And has it made a difference?
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NewsBrands furious as Ocado asks for ‘offensive’ terms reduction
It comes after CEO Melanie Smith told suppliers at an Ocado Retail conference in July she was “shocked” at how low Ocado’s profit margins were
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NewsHaribo disappears from Tesco shelves in price war negotiations
Tesco’s price war with Aldi has been blamed for the disappearance
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Analysis & FeaturesGuide for SMEs: outsourcing your internal supply chain department
With Covid-19 causing major disruption and uncertainty in the grocery market, SMEs are increasingly looking to outsourcing as a way of managing overheads and reducing risk
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Category ReportThe cuppa of the future? Cold brew category report 2020
NPD in cold brew tea and kombucha is hotting up as brands and retailers battle to stay relevant for a new generation of tea drinkers
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Category ReportKeep calm and have a brew: hot beverages category report 2020
Brits have turned to the comfort of a cuppa to see them through lockdown. And with coffee shops closed, grocers have cashed in
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InterviewsBig interview: Jamie Keeble is the muscle behind Heck’s growth plans
Heck’s co-founder has taken flak for his keenly maintained physique. But he has serious ambitions – including a US HQ and a new oat drink
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Comment & OpinionThe coffee category may be stable, but it’s full of innovation and competition
The premiumisation trend shows no sign of slowing amid increased activity from the coffee giants, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays