Archive of all supplier articles – Page 137
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NewsAmazon and Boots accused of ‘bully tactics’ over supplier fines
Major fmcg companies have accused the two of massive fines that would be outlawed under the GCA
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NewsChristine Tacon urges government to stick with ‘collaborative’ GCA approach
Tacon was responding to a statutory review of the adjudicator role by Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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NewsMeat wholesaler fine increased after failed appeal against food safety offence
The severity of Bowland Foods’ offence was upgraded at its appeal hearing
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NewsPoundland faces ‘bully’ claims over backdated cost demands
The letter, seen by The Grocer, demanded an ongoing 2% discount, payable in quarterly rebates
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NewsWhitworths launches new Gloriously Grown fruit & nut snack brand
The brand will go on sale next week in Sainsbury’s as part of its Future Brands initiative
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NewsUK hemp farm Hempen forced to destroy crop after losing licence
The not-for-profit grower believes the move to revoke its licence was the result of new government guidance
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NewsDenmark’s JN Meat triumphs at World Steak Challenge
The supplier retained its title for the world’s best steak with a Finnish-reared ribe eye
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C Global 50 report 2019: how fmcg giants reinvented the wheel
The latest top 50 report shows organic growth is returning. How have the global giants managed it?
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NewsSpar retailer Eat 17 targets £1m sales by supplying c-stores
Eat 17 is now ‘ready to partner with like-minded retailers’ to grow its fresh manufacturing and wholesale channel’
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NewsDairy Crest brand replaced by new owner Saputo
The name change follows the acquisition of the Cathedral City owner by the Canadian dairy giant in April
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NewsApathy could lead to disappearance of Grocery Code Adjudicator role, suppliers warned
Adjudicator Christine Tacon this week announced she is to step down from the job in June next year
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Comment & OpinionChristine Tacon could face plenty of flak in the BEIS review of the GCA
The results of her annual suppliers’ survey next week carry added weight
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NewsGovernment appeals for views on GCA Christine Tacon’s effectiveness
Review was launched just days before Tacon is due to reveal the results of her latest supplier survey
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NewsWaitrose and Ocado to sign up to supplier audit respite pledge
Of the original list of retailers overseen by GSCOP, only Sainsbury’s has yet to sign up to the agreement
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NewsQuintessential Brands appoints new CFO and HR director
The hires follow the appointment of Carlsberg and Conviviality veteran James Lousada in January
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Comment & OpinionChristine Tacon: suppliers can learn from retailers on payment terms
Retailers say code compliance has improved efficiency, says Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon
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Comment & OpinionAs next GCA league table looms, here's what suppliers need to look out for
Six years in, the GCA’s philosophy of ‘encouragement vs penalty’ has been a resounding success, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsMore organic producers enter UK market despite processor drop
The number of organic producers grew by more than 2% last year
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NewsFood and drink manufacturers taking longer on payments than retailers
Analysis by The Grocer found some of the UK’s biggest food and drink companies have longer payment terms and are more likely to pay late
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Prompt Payment Code: is it working in food & drink?
How are businesses committed to the voluntary PPC performing?