All Supply Chain articles – Page 103
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NewsOver 50% of Britons have experienced food shortages, survey shows
The current supply chain crisis that has hit everyone from major retailers to fast food restaurants and pubs
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NewsGXO Logistics draymen call off strike action after accepting pay rise
The 1,000 draymen had initially planned two day-long strikes over a ‘paltry’ pay increase of 1.4%, said Unite
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NewsDiet Coke latest drinks brand to be hit by supply issues amid HGV crisis
Complaints over the scarcity of Diet Coke products have been posted on social media over recent days, with one consumer claiming he had been unable to find cans ‘for weeks’
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NewsNorthern Ireland could face less food choices due to Brexit, says M&S chairman
Archie Norman warned Northern Ireland customers could see a further ‘substantial reduction in food supply’ once the current grace period ends
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NewsMeat sector welcomes food processing T Level module announcement
But the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers called on the government to go further and introduce a full food industry-related T Level
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NewsLabour crisis revealed: Food shortages caused by 500,000 worker deficit
A new report estimates there are over half a million posts that need to be filled across farming, food production and distribution, as well as retail and hospitality
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NewsMeat producers warn supermarkets of seasonal shortages as labour crisis bites
One major supplier told The Grocer its already simplified ranges could be further cut in the run-up to the festive period
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NewsApplaws cancels Fold Hill production until cat deaths cause known
Batches of several Fold Hill products were linked to a rise in feline pancytopenia
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NewsPasta prices likely to surge due to reduced durum wheat supply
Industry sources warn costs have surged because of dwindling supply in Europe and Canada
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NewsArla expecting stormy end to year, despite strong H1 results
The dairy co-op said its recent milk supply chain issues were expected to continue over the coming weeks, potentially impacting H2 results
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Comment & OpinionHow suppliers can navigate the thorny issue of cost price increases with demanding retailers
Retailers are demanding commercially sensitive information from suppliers – GSCOP needs to catch up, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsRed Tractor Enhanced Welfare approves ‘high welfare & economically viable’ chicken breed
The assurance scheme suggested the Hubbard Redbro could make high-welfare chicken more affordable for consumers
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Promotional FeaturesWhy technology is vital to improving food retailing’s impact on sustainability
With today’s consumers firmly focused on environmental issues, food supply chain businesses need to ensure their sustainability credentials are squeaky clean. But with mixed messages out there, it’s a challenge that needs strong traceability ethics – and the use of technology – to resolve, says SAP
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NewsStrike action at GXO Logistics called off after ‘improved pay offer’
The logistics provider offered an ‘improved’ pay rise of 4%>
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Comment & OpinionSupply chains need drastic overhaul to cope with long-term problems and new disruption
The picture on the availability crisis has been partial and piecemeal. Until now.
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NewsFood shortages ease… but worst is yet to come as HGV driver crisis continues
As changes to self-isolation rules mean fully vaccinated workers must no longer isolate, new research by The Grocer reveals food shortages have now eased
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Analysis & FeaturesSix fmcg companies leading the way on sustainable palm oil
To celebrate International Orangutan Day (19 August), we take a look at six fmcg brands and retailers noted to be ‘leading the way’ on palm oil sustainability in WWF’s 2020 Palm Oil Buyers scorecard
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NewsHGV crisis: Lucozade latest fmcg brand to be hit by supply issues
Consumers have complained on social media of shortages
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Comment & OpinionTo avoid climate catastrophe we must be honest about the complexity of the task ahead
The IPCC study is a sobering reminder that the industry’s net zero targets are not just a “nice to have”
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NewsBlakemore still operating from Hastings depot despite closure plan
Blakemore has recruited 84 new drivers in the past four months