Archive of all supplier articles – Page 93
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NewsUkrainian suppliers get British supermarket access boost thanks to new supply route
Logistics company Oakland International has set up a new warehouse in Moldova to facilitate flow of goods out of Ukraine
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NewsGrowers buoyed by living wage change for seasonal staff
Farming minister Mark Spencer this week delivered a welcome boost to growers, who will no longer be expected to pay the premium of previous years
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NewsGrowUp Farms rolls vertically grown salad bags into Iceland
The launch was described as an ‘industry first’ by the business
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NewsSexual harassment scandal on Kenya tea farms ‘unsurprising’
Trade activists have urged tea brands to increase value chain transparency
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Partner FeaturesHow brands can conquer cost pressures without losing long-term loyalty
With production costs rising and disposable income falling, consumer packaged goods brands need to navigate an increasingly complex commercial environment. But now, a new tool can help you conquer that challenge.
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NewsMowi announces record year, breaking £1bn in operating profit
The company harvested a total of 446,000 tonnes of fish in 2022, some 4,000 more than guided a year ago
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NewsPig producers call for ‘lasting reform’ after £750m loss from backlog crisis
The National Pig Association is calling for structural changes to the sector in order to better share risk in the supply chain
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NewsBig energy accused of exploitation over ‘secret broker commissions’
Businesses claim they were not told of commissions paid to brokers by energy firms
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NewsImporters spark row with Defra over strawberry quota
It follows a story in The Grocer last week which revealed Egyptian imports would soon be hit with a 10% tariff due to an insufficient quota
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NewsGrowers fear more labour shortages as recruiter is axed
Kent-based AG Recruitment, had its licence revoked by the Home Office last week in the wake of controversy over the alleged treatment of migrant workers.
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NewsJBS and PepsiCo among companies slammed for ‘poor’ climate credentials
A New Climate Institute report claims food giants lack ’credible commitments’ to reach net zero
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NewsKraft Heinz warns of more price hikes in 2023 to combat higher costs
Kraft Heinz is the latest global consumer packaged goods group to report a strong double-digit jump in the fourth quarter of 2022 thanks to hefty price rises.
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NewsMedicine database launched to tackle antibiotic resistance in meat and dairy supply chains
The Food Industry Initiative on Antimicrobials has backed a new database to track usage of the medicines in cattle and sheep supply chains
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Comment & OpinionFunctional food and drink claims must stand up to growing scrutiny
Opening the door to supplementation creates a whole host of opportunities for products to be re-engineered towards wellbeing, says Stanley Mitchell, business development manager of Xampla
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NewsThe Collective secures new Planet Organic listing for plant-based offering
The brand’s gourmet pots in both big and small formats and its Suckies yoghurt pouches for children will be available in 13 Planet Organic stores from March
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Margaux Jacquot, junior national account manager, Mr Organic
Margaux discusses her role at Mr Organic, ensuring consumers can easily find the best Italian products in their local stores
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NewsAvara Foods slumps to loss amid ‘inflationary pressures not seen for a decade’
The poultry supplier saw a £16.9m profit swing to a £16.1m loss during the 2021/22 financial year
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NewsBurts Snacks set to unlock growth with backing from new owner Europe Snacks
MD Dave McNulty, who will continue to run Burts as a standalone business, told The Grocer the acquisition would help unlock further potential in the snacking category.
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News2 Sisters owner Boparan and ForFarmers abandon animal feed joint venture
Boparan subsidiary 2Agriculture had hoped the jv would bring down feed prices
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NewsFarmgate milk prices plunge by 12% in just one month
Pricing reached record highs last year, driving significant retail price inflastion across the dairy category