Supply chain – Page 8
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NewsPromise Gluten Free set for auction as owner explores options
The Grocer has learned an information memorandum is set to be sent to possible buyers in the coming weeks by Lincoln International, which is running the auction process
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NewsWill Quince MP appointed to review public food procurement
Quince will assess ways to make the system more accessible to SMEs, as well as reviewing current government buying standards
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NewsSome green shoots for food companies despite fall in confidence
In the last quarter of 2023, half of SMEs reported business conditions had deteriorated
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NewsC&C Group announces move to new depot in London
The new site for the drinks distributor is 40% bigger than the previous London depot
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NewsGrowers hunt for buyers following UK Salads collapse
The Grocer understands the vast majority of the crop from UK Salads was intended for Aldi which will now be facing a significant shortfall
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Comment and OpinionRochdale shows fmcg must prepare for a surprising election result
Four weeks ago, anyone predicting anything but a Labour victory in Rochdale would have been treated with derision, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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Comment and OpinionTesco is rightly backing the innovation agenda
Three criteria are key to the Tesco Accelerator Scheme’s success, says Thea Alexander, CEO at YF
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NewsWelsh farmers kick off wellies in protest over sustainability plans
Farmers displayed 5,500 pairs of wellies at the Senedd on Wednesday to represent the potential job losses created by its new sustainable farm subsidy scheme
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NewsMorrisons to cut nearly 300 jobs and scrap four-day week across logistics
The cuts will affect all seven of Morrisons’ company-run distribution centres, according to documents seen by The Grocer
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NewsLittle Moons seeks new CEO as Mike Hedges departs
Little Moons has parted company with CEO Mike Hedges after only two years, with co-founder Vivien Wong taking charge while a replacement is found
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NewsUK food manufacturers’ profits struggle amid declining sector investment
British food and drink manufacturers are faced with high costs and low sector investment
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NewsTruckers to get better parking facilities amid spike in freight crime
Government and industry will join forces to upgrade 38 truckstops across the country
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NewsMeat snacking brand Ember adds three fmcg big hitters to its board
Tim Rees, Mark Palmer and John McKinley will advise brother founders Jack and Harry Mayhew on the next stage of the brand’s rapid growth
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NewsUK lands access to tonnes of haddock and cod with new Faroe Islands deal
The deal will see British fishermen benefit from 920 tonnes of cod and haddock
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Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Liam Byrd, NPD assistant, Higgidy
‘Higgidy was on the other side of the river from where I grew up, and I could smell the delicious food being cooked when I walked my dog’ says NPD assistant Liam for British Pie Week 2024
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NewsKettle Produce continues operating at a loss despite turnover increase
The producer, which saw turnover rise by 10% to £161.7m, from £147m, said loss had continued due to a “range of challenging circumstances”
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NewsOverfishing could push herring fishery to collapse, new research finds
Fishing pressure on the herring exceeded scientific advice by 30%-37% from 2020 to 2022
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NewsMargiotta invests in HQ in bid to supercharge Waitrose expansion
The family-owned grocer currently stocks more than 2,000 Waitrose products, and wants to grow its offer
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Comment and OpinionMorrisons is the elephant in the room of the M&A scene
Unconfirmed reports this week that Morrisons is exploring the sale of Rathbones are potentially embarrassing to Morrisons and to CEO Rami Baitiéh if true
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NewsAldi salad supplier UK Salads appoints administrators
The Aldi salad supplier has appointed administrators, with The Grocer understanding that unsecured creditors will be owed as much as £10m