Archive of all supplier articles – Page 3
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NewsAsda offers suppliers sustainability-linked finance scheme
The most preferential rates and payment terms will be offered to Asda’s suppliers who are performing strongly against their sustainability KPIs
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ProfilesBooker’s Karen Poole on podcasts, Christmas and diversity
‘There’s nothing better than being in the development kitchens with colleagues reviewing products. You can’t taste on Teams’
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NewsBrakes launches support programme for suppliers entering wholesale
Each selected supplier for the support initiative will be mentored by experienced Brakes’ colleagues or other established suppliers
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NewsMeat supplier Campbell Brothers unveils ‘Responsible Sourcing’ guide
The guide looks to showcase the business’s core values, renewed dedication to ethical sourcing, and traceability within foodservice
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NewsVita Coco sales race higher as coconut water demand booms
Vita Coco has continued to capitalise on consumers switching to healthier, less sugary beverages as UK sales at the business soared once again
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Comment & OpinionWhy has British TV lost its appetite for cookery shows?
As scandals plague existing cookery programmes, there’s a growing need for practical content that addresses Britain’s broken relationship with food, says Tom Neumann, founder & MD at Properoni
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NewsFDF steps up help for suppliers in ‘high stakes’ climate change battle
The FDF said the new toolkits would help companies find ways to make their business more sustainable in the face of major economic and geopolitical headwinds
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NewsPoundstretcher hosting supplier open day in hunt for clearance deals
Poundstretcher is inviting fmcg suppliers to show up at its Kirby Muxloe HQ on 20 August for a ‘great opportunity to showcase your best clearance deals’
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NewsHunter & Gather set for next stage of growth as it raises £1m
Hunter & Gather has secured a further £1m in investment to fuel a retail expansion and support new product development
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NewsAsda in talks to tackle chaos from new Project Future supplier portal
Asda is speaking to groups of suppliers to try to tackle an avalanche of complaints over the new system
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InterviewsHow Joanna Allen got freefalling Little Moons back in control
After a tumultuous year, Joanna Allen is rebuilding Little Moons one ‘quick win’ at a time
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NewsUK food industry faces ‘ticking workforce timebomb’, IGD warns
Labour shortages and skills gaps are creating significant workforce challenges for the UK food and drink industry
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NewsFood & drink SMEs hail government crackdown on late payers
The government’s plan will mean a shift to enforced 60-day maximum payment terms when paying SME suppliers, reducing to a 45-day maximum after five year
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NewsFaith in Nature sinks to a loss following IT disruption
Faith in Nature has plunged into the red as a software upgrade caused “significant disruption” at the eco personal care brand
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NewsBetter Nature to take the fight to chicken as it secures £1.1m funding
The round will help Better Nature supercharge its sales and marketing initiatives, as well as invest in innovation and widen the appeal of tempeh to more consumers
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NewsBidfresh acquires suppliers Hodgson Fish and Sailbrand
The acquisition supports the wholesaler’s ambition to double in size over the next five years
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Comment & OpinionUK grocery is right to break silence on Gaza mass starvation
The scenes playing out in Gaza, with each day bringing new, heart-breaking updates, are a humanitarian tragedy
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NewsFood strategy harmony breaks down as IGD defends role in talks
Several industry sources have raised concerns over IGD’s role in the talks
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NewsUnite accuses Starbucks supplier of 'union busting'
Unite has claimed management at Food Service Logistics have ‘unfairly singled out’ two stewards
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Comment & OpinionDarren Blackhurst’s ‘Mad Hatter’ approach could just work for Asda
Chief commercial officer Darren Blackhurst has undone himself in the past with excessive war rhetoric, but his true style is trading, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants