All Supply Chain articles – Page 103
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NewsPlanet Organic sets new store estate target despite losses
Planet Organic is now aiming to open 100 new stores across the UK over the next three years
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NewsEnergy prices a ‘complete disaster’ warns Barfoots boss as growers consider future
Growers have faced an up to 300% increase in energy prices, which is forcing many to consider their future in the sector
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NewsNew CO2 gas crisis could cost 2 Sisters £1m extra a week, Ranjit Singh Boparan warns
It comes as the UK’s main gas supplier CF Fertilisers announced plans to close its Billingham site last week
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Analysis & FeaturesAre the UK’s CO2 woes down to a semi-monopoly, and what’s the solution?
Why is the sector yet again plunged into doubt over CO2 sources, and what can be done to stop another crisis piling misery on food companies?
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Comment & OpinionShelve labels, seize data… why brands need to end purpose-washing
Certification schemes don’t always benefit farmers in developing countries, say Sasha Dichter and Tom Adams, co-founders of 60 Decibels
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NewsOli Tec smart labelling system promises to slash food waste
Oli-Tec is in conversation with several supermarkets and suppliers in the UK and US to secure a large-scale trial of its technology
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership launches seasonal recruitment drive
The company is kicking off its seasonal recruitment drive for roles in Waitrose and John Lewis shops, as well as across its distribution network
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NewsMüller launches new packaging to cut 500 tonnes of plastic
Müller has converted 75% of its cream volume to rPET pots that are 100% recyclable and contain 82% recycled material
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NewsArla presses on with sustainability drive despite price rises
Arla UK has announced a raft of new commitments including a switch to renewable energy by 2025 and ditching all virgin plastics by 2030
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NewsJBS and environmentalists trade blows again over slaughter numbers and deforestation
Fresh salvos follow April report accusing the Brazilian meat giant of huge emissions increase
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NewsLidl and Waitrose announce support for growers with flexible specifications
Lidl aims to identify key crop challenges and where possible accommodate stunted crop and other products within existing lines
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NewsBottled water shortage disrupting sales for convenience retailers
The Grocer understands it to be a category-wide issue, with the likes of Evian, Volvic, Highland Spring and Buxton affected
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News‘Astronomical’ energy bills hike leaves food companies fighting to survive beyond Christmas
A new poll by the FDF shows confidence amongst food manufacturers has now fallen to the lowest point on record
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NewsUK food sector on brink of new CO2 gas crisis as supplier halts production
CF Fertilisers, the UK’s largest supplier of CO2 gas, has announced plans to close, amid an ’uneconomical’ energy landscape
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Comment & OpinionWhy big business needs to join the B Corp movement
Large B Corps have an opportunity to work alongside SMEs to advocate for change, says Nespresso’s sustainability lead Mary Child
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NewsFood import disruption expected as Felixstowe port workers strike
Shipments have been diverted due to an inflation-related wages row at the nation’s biggest container port
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NewsCrediton Dairy continues to see turnover growth despite challenges
The Devon-based company saw turnover increase by 16.3% to £101.5m while profit before tax was down to £9.6m compared with £9.8m the previous year
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NewsCostcutter picked as main supply partner for Eddy’s Food Station
CEO Stephen Thompson opened the third store today (18 August) in Larbert, out of a planned 30 over the next five years
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NewsCCEP launches sustainability-linked supply chain financing programme
GB Coke bottler Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has launched a new finance programme to encourage suppliers to make their businesses more sustainable
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NewsBooker plans to open 150 new Budgens stores by the end of this year
The symbol group has so far signed up 36 which are “up and running”, with another 84 stores in the pipeline