All Supply Chain articles – Page 102
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NewsAston Manor sales and profits lose fizz in ’most difficult trading period in decades’
Chief executive Gordon Johncox said 2021 was “every bit as difficult, if not more so” than 2020.
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NewsWyke Farms launches carbon neutral Ivy’s cheddar launches into Tesco
In the first major UK supermarket listing for the product, the cheese went on sale in Tesco on 12 September
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely slashes chocolate bar prices in bid to broaden appeal
The brand’s UK boss Ben Greensmith told The Grocer the move represented an “investment” into consumers
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Comment & OpinionThe GCA must be rescued from Liz Truss’s red tape bonfire
It’s worth responding to the BEIS review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator, says Dan Crossley of the Food Ethics Council
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Analysis & FeaturesGlobal supply chain pressures are easing… but for how long?
The pandemic logjam is finally clearing. But new lockdowns are taking hold, there are still labour shortages to contend with and further strikes are forecast
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Analysis & FeaturesHow will the rapid delivery dark store backlash hit the UK?
Amid community resentment, cities in Europe and beyond are clamping down on rapid grocery dark stores. How can operators face the threat?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat can be done to tackle the hidden UK warehousing crisis?
Low pay, tough working conditions and a lack of foreign labour are driving a crisis – so what can the sector do to appeal to British workers?
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy inflation: could the category become a luxury in the UK?
Dairy is a household staple, but as category inflation soars, what’s the outlook? How long will it be before dairy becomes an expensive treat?
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NewsMars core confectionery lines in short supply with supplier blaming high demand
Core lines of Mars treats have been in short supply
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NewsNPA calls for more support for British pig industry due to successive crises
The industry has had seven successive quarters of negative margins meaning producers have collectively lost £600m since the autumn of 2020, AHDB estimated
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Comment & OpinionThe Queen’s death is momentous. But industry cannot wait for details on energy bailouts
The timing has meant a communications shutdown was effectively imposed within hours of the announcement of one of the biggest bailouts of industry – and households – in history
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Brazil stop itself burning?
The reputation of Brazilian agriculture is at an all-time-low as destruction of the Amazon and Cerrado mounts. Can anything be done to put things right?
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NewsSoya milk shortage follows ‘production challenges’ at Alpro factory
A spokeswoman for Danone told The Grocer supermarkets were ‘temporarily experiencing some low availability’ of Alpro soya milk
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NewsFood wholesalers losing money to fulfil public sector contracts
FWD members have reported that their catering customers are being forced to reduce portion sizes and are using less UK-grown and produced food and drink
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NewsChanges to food labelling on EU products postponed to 2024
The new food labelling rules on EU products entering the GB market will now come into force on 1 January 2024
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Comment & OpinionWhy we must break traditions to make wine more sustainable
Bulk shipping wine reduces carbon emissions, cuts costs and ensures the quality of the finished product, says Richard Lloyd, general manager at The Park, Accolade Wines
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NewsAsda Derby opening marks 50th ‘On The Move’ convenience store
The latest opening marks a quarter of the way to the supermarket giant reaching its 200-store target by the end of the year
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NewsMoma launches £1m ad campaign to promote its Barista oat drink
The campaign will highlight how Moma Barista oat drink is perfect for both expert and home coffee making
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NewsPilgrim’s UK sees £16m loss but promises strong recovery
The pork giant reported significant inflation throughout the supply chain and lower pig prices meant results had been negatively impacted
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NewsM&S contractor refutes ‘fire and rehire’ claims by GMB union
MD Lisa Laird said the company had previously agreed with its employees to up pay from £8.95/hour to £10/hour earlier this year