All Supply Chain articles – Page 110
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NewsTesco commits to closing living wage gaps in its UK banana supply chain
Though half of its banana suppliers already paid a living wage to workers, the remainder had gaps ranging between 2% and 18%, Tesco said
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas supply issues: how worried are independent retailers?
Supply chain issues and labour shortages have prompted warnings from major retailers and suppliers across the food and drink industry in the run-up to Christmas
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NewsWalkers crisps hit by supply disruption after IT upgrade at PepsiCo
The Grocer understands PepsiCo has asked customers across the trade to slash one entire promotional cycle from shelves and remove Walkers products from off-shelf feature space
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NewsMPs back FareShare’s calls for the government to extend food waste fund
FareShare is calling on the government to extend its £5m yearly funding
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NewsOcado says robotic picking system will soon work in ‘very small warehouses’
Matthews indicated the debut of this smaller format automated warehouse would first be seen in the US
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NewsYoung’s threatens to stop sourcing fish from northeast Atlantic
A lack of government agreement on catch limits has led to the fisheries losing sustainability certification
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Comment & OpinionBuyers playing a dangerous game as suppliers threaten to stop the trucks
Will suppliers stop the trucks? That’s the risk buyers amid inflation and delivery shortages
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NewsCo-op to create more than 300 LGV apprenticeship roles
The convenience retailer will offer enrolees the opportunity to work towards a Class 1 licence
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NewsWholesalers say flow of goods is worse than at pandemic start
Several wholesalers told The Grocer this week major supplier availability was currently between 80%-85%
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NewsGovernment to allow foreign butchers into UK in bid to end pig backlog
The move is part of a package of measures designed to support the beleaguered pig sector
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NewsMore pigs culled but breakthrough for producers in sight
The ongoing shortage of butchers and a Chinese import ban on the wider European pork market is leading to a backlog of pigs
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Comment & OpinionHow suppliers and retailers can work together to help make Christmas as normal as possible
Now is not the time for ‘little and often’ supply, says SCALA’s Dave Howorth
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NewsTesco loses two senior directors – both after 33 years
Darren Clough and Barry Davies were both at the supermarket for 33 years
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Comment & OpinionFmcg businesses face urgent challenges – but they can’t neglect future planning
Industry is under immense pressure, but surviving now can’t come at the cost of future strategising, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsMatthew Clark and Bibendum to push through price rises from November
Prices will rise 3.5% for nearly all customers of both businesses
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Comment & OpinionHow brands can avoid delistings as a 'perfect storm' hits grocery
With nowhere to hide, the name of the game is going to be performance, says Andrew Cole, joint MD at Bridgethorne
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NewsFelixstowe port congestion slows down supermarket imports
The port is struggling to clear the backlog of containers building up due to the driver shortage
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Comment & OpinionFarming must be central to our future food system – and climate change policies
Agriculture contributes hugely to our economy yet farmers aren’t being paid fairly, says chair of the Rural Policy Group Mark Lumsdon-Taylor
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NewsFairtrade’s call for government to deliver climate finance promise backed by retailers
Developed countries have pledged to mobilise $100bn annually from 2020 to support developing nations in tackling climate change
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NewsCO2 crisis: deal agreed to maintain supply into the new year
A temporay government bailout, which led to the restarting of CO2 gas production last month, was due to end on 12 October