All Supply Chain articles – Page 106
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NewsTesco suppliers face new costs due to driver shortage
Tesco wrote to suppliers to say an additional 14% surcharge will apply on distribution rates
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NewsOcado deploys lorry drivers to help struggling suppliers
The business has also increased stock levels to shore up availability amid the ongoing lorry driver shortage
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Analysis & FeaturesAs food shortages loom, how to solve the driver crisis?
The shortage of HGV drivers is threatening food supplies, but the government has proved reluctant to take action. What is the way ahead?
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NewsFood and drink suppliers report chaos as HGV driver shortage worsens
Confectionery giant Haribo has even pulled promotional activity in a bid to protect availability
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Comment & OpinionThe government must accelerate driver support to prevent food shortages
Action is needed now to prevent a significant period of disruption, says Hugo Mahoney, CEO at Brakes
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NewsHGV driver shortage: industry and government hold ‘constructive’ talks
Measures being called for include an extension of HGV driver hours and the temporary suspension of overnight delivery curfews
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NewsSupermarkets hit by shortage of bottled water
Images of empty shelves and out-of-stock notifications in Tesco were posted on social media this week
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Comment & OpinionGreenwashing: Why brands should get their houses in order now
The CMA is establishing a set of ‘practical principles’ as part of a consultation
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NewsLondon emissions rules force Heathrow logistics business to set up Kent operation
Low Emission Zone standards introduced in March saw European hauliers halt deliveries to food logistics company PML
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Comment & OpinionTrade faces another resilience test with fresh produce deliveries being cancelled or delayed
The trade has long since warned of an impending disaster amid long-term HGV driver shortages
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Comment & OpinionA circular economy for food is fundamental for people and planet
The transition to a circular economy is what consumers expect from the food industry, says Ifeyinwa Kanu, CEO, IntelliDigest
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NewsBoss Ken Murphy says Tesco has gone into ‘overdrive’ to tackle HGV crisis
Tesco and other supermarkets urged the government this week to take action to tackle the driver shortage
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NewsGrowers ‘concerned’ by government red list country Covid rules
Under the rules, seasonal agricultural workers arriving from red list countries have to book a 10-day quarantine hotel stay
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NewsSupermarkets accused of overlooking low-carbon dairies ‘on grounds of logistics’
A Welsh farmer has claimed he is being ignored by supermarkets due to his farm’s distance from major processors
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Comment & OpinionSustainable fishing is possible, but urgent sustainable collaboration is needed
Many have claimed the government is not acting fast enough to meet its own targets
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Comment & OpinionThe driver shortage will escalate to a crisis without fast government support
Brexit, the pandemic and new tax changes have drastically impacted the workforce for HGV drivers, says Rob Wright, executive director at SCALA
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Comment & OpinionBiodiversity needs its moment in the sustainability spotlight
The food industry must play its part in championing sustainable farming practices, says Emma Vass, CEO, Ecotone UK
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NewsMarcus Rashford campaign helps FareShare score Queen’s honours
From April 2020 to March 2021 FareShare redistributed more than 55,000 tonnes of food to vulnerable people
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Comment & OpinionThe HGV driver shortage has hit ‘catastrophic levels’. Industry needs government intervention
The Road Hauliers Association has described the shortage of 70,000 HGV drivers as ‘catastrophic’ with no solution in sight
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Comment & OpinionLong-term flexible thinking is key to any business strategy – even in these uncertain times
It may seem an odd time to discuss long-term strategy but a clear direction is vital for any organisation, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council