All Supply Chain articles – Page 10
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NewsM&S to spend £340m on massive new automated food DC in Northamptonshire
The facility at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal will span 1.3 million sq ft and represents M&S’s biggest supply chain investment in its history
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NewsCrediton Dairy sees turnover rise against ‘challenging’ backdrop
The drinks producer saw turnover increase by £20m to £131.3m in the year to 4 January 2025
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe completes solar project at Bromborough site
Altogether 744 panels have been fitted to the roof to help the site generate its own renewable electricity
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Comment & OpinionTalking to politicians is hassle. But we must use our voice
For most of the industry there has rarely been a time when policy formulation or the response to geopolitical events has been so potentially important, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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NewsMorrisons canteen staff call off strike after accepting new pay offer
GMB Scotland organiser John McCartney claimed the mostly women workers were being unfairly treated
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NewsEhrmann Cornish Dairy announces £20m investment at Trewithen site
Scheduled for completion in 2026, the facility will enable UK-based manufacturing of Ehrmann’s ranges
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NewsABF announces closure of bioethanol plant
The company had warned last week that the UK’s bioethanol industry and its future capacity to produce CO2, which is critically important to the food sector, was days away from collapse without government support
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NewsCranswick ‘horrified’ at historic pig abuse footage
The meat supplier said the footage was ‘historically recorded’ and it has since taken action to ensure high welfare standards are enforced
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Analysis & FeaturesHow sustainable packaging is undergoing a style makeover
From whisky to deodorant, a new wave of brands are proving that recycled, refillable, and responsible products can still be stylish — and sell
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are plastic bags making a comeback – and how to stop it?
Online and rapid deliveries are being blamed for a rise in single-use bag sales. Technical fixes and easy wins could reverse the increase, say experts
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NewsFood companies to begin tests on greenhouse gas footprinting
The ‘LED4Food’ programme, spearheaded by climate change experts Wrap, will introduce common methodology to allow various rival carbon footprinting systems used by food and drink companies to work in harmony
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NewsAF Blakemore extends partnership with Relex into company-owned stores
AF Blakemore is now bringing Relex’s planning capabilities into the retail side of the business, helping to unify in-store planning
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NewsVivergo gives government 18 August closure ultimatum over bioethanol crisis
CO2 gas is a byproduct of bioethanol manufacturing and is used in everything from fizzy drinks to in the slaughtering of animals
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NewsVertical farming company Vertical Future appoints administrators
The London-based business was placed into administration on 12 August
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NewsLabour shortage threatens food security, Arla warns
The dairy giant has said that urgent action is needed to meet the scale of the challenge
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NewsFood safety fears as dozens of supermarkets fail essential hygiene checks
Six supermarkets received the lowest possible score of zero, meaning urgent improvement is required
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat food and drink will the UK grow as temperatures rise?
Climate change is reshaping what we grow and where we grow it — raising opportunities but also threats as to how we can keep feeding ourselves
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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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NewsDrought now a ‘nationally significant incident’ with food supply impacted
Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six months to July since 1976
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NewsDubai-style products recalled due to undeclared allergens
Three chocolate bars and one pistachio cream are the subjects of recalls