All Supply Chain articles – Page 102
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Analysis & FeaturesHow vertical farms are reaching new heights
Reports of vertical farming’s death have been greatly exaggerated. While some have failed to take root, others are thriving
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Analysis & FeaturesSugar farmers furious over British Sugar monopsony
Farmers have accused the processor of a ‘greedy abuse of power’
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NewsUAE’s ambitious food security strategy to take centre stage at Dubai summit
The forthcoming World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit will take place from December 4-5 at the Conrad Dubai
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News‘Buy British’ online proposals win government support
Last month, backbench MPs suggested retailers should have a ‘buy British’ section online
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NewsBooker renews supply contract with MFG for five more years
The extension will add to the duo’s eight-year working relationship since Booker won the contract in November 2015
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NewsFishing stocks at ‘alarming’ levels due to ‘unscientific catch limits’
Of the wider total of 104 stocks analysed in the Taking Stock report, over a third were being overfished
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NewsModern grower techniques making blackberries sweeter and bigger
Grower techniques have ensured British blackberries are available from April until November, enjoying a 36-week season
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NewsLidl to invest £40m extra in British egg supply chain in bid to increase production
The retailer is offering farmers financial incentives to move into egg farming in an attempt to bolster supply
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NewsMorrisons signs up Fresh & Proper as third Together with Morrisons retailer
Fresh & Proper MD Joshua James – the son of James Graven Group owner Jonathan James – has been working with Morrisons on the project for eight months
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NewsKellogg’s approves separation into two new companies
Kellogg’s has approved the separation of the cereal giant into two new separate companies, with a change of name and a new stock exchange listing
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Analysis & FeaturesSugar prices have soared. Here’s why they’re likely to rise further
Poor weather has hit supply, with more dry conditions expected
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NewsSainsbury’s to launch branded third-party fashion hubs in stores
The move into fashion comes as part of a wider move by Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts to boost the supermarket’s non-grocery offering
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NewsFood safety fears raised over NZ beef entering UK
The New Zealand and Australian FTAs were the UK’s first major post-Brexit trade deals
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Comment & OpinionHas a wet summer opened the promotional floodgates to margin erosion?
With July seeing the wettest weather since 2009, manufacturers turned to increased promotional investment to stimulate demand, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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NewsThe Macallan deepens supply-chain links with cooperage partner acquisition
Vasyma has been supplying The Macallan and brand owner Edrington for more than 30 years
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NewsASA bans ‘offensive and distressing’ advert from vegan charity Viva
The ad, which appeared on Meta platforms and game apps, featured a woman eating raw offal and blood from a corner yoghurt labelled “Killer Yoghurt”
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NewsWaitrose announces leading animal welfare standards across Italian continental meat
Waitrose own label Parma ham, mortadella and prosciutto will now be confinement-free
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Comment & OpinionWhy 2 Sisters is taking a different approach to sustainability
The food sector has a massive part to play in preventing climate breakdown, says Ranjit Singh, president & owner at 2 Sisters Food Group
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Aimi Wilder, supply lead, The Felix Project
‘We save as much food as possible that can then be redistributed to our thousands of community organisations and schools across London’
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NewsOrnua Foods UK reports positive 2022 performance despite challenges
The Pilgrims Choice owner saw turnover increase by 20% from £400m to £480m, which it attributed to stable sales volumes and more sustainable pricing