All Supply Chain articles – Page 115
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Comment & OpinionMcCain is leading the way, but others must follow to protect British farmers
Growers need help to survive the perfect storm of erratic weather, increased staff costs and trade concerns
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NewsWholesalers cry out for government clarity on ‘nightmare’ school catering
The absence of comprehensive catering guidance from the Department for Education has come under fire from foodservice wholesalers
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NewsM&S to open new DC in Milton Keynes as part of transformation programme
The 365,000 sq ft DC will increase the retailer’s ambient product capacity by up to 60%
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers are lagging behind retailers on the strategic front
Suppliers have been reactionary to the pandemic, but obesity measures will require more careful thought, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionAt KFC, we’re looking to improve chicken welfare, but we can’t do it alone
KFC’s Chicken Welfare Report is an honest evaluation of where the brand stands, says David Moran, chief supply chain officer at KFC Western Europe
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NewsShelf life of frozen meat could be extended by over a year, says new BFFF guidance
The guidance is aimed at suppliers of hospitality, who are holding excessive stocks of frozen food because of the shutdown
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WhitepapersFive reasons why wholesale online needs your attention
When thinking about reaching your potential in the wholesale channel, how much consideration are you giving to B2B eCommerce?
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NewsRetail seafood sales rise but coronavirus financial concerns remain
Businesses supplying foodservice are facing difficulties, industry figures warn
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NewsAsda to trial hydrogen fuel cell use at Skelmersdale distribution centre
Asda said it hoped the trial would see the retailer reduce its carbon dioxide on the site by 120kg per year
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NewsLidl set to open £70m Peterborough regional distribution centre
The 450,000 sq ft facility is replacing an existing smaller warehouse in Lutterworth
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NewsTesco to extend improved payment terms for smaller suppliers into 2021
The UK’s biggest supermarket said this meant nearly 2,000 suppliers would continue to have their invoices paid immediately
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NewsEFRA report slams government’s slow response to food supply chain coronavirus threat
Report calls on ministers to develop a major new strategy to ensure the “previously thriving” hospitality and foodservice sectors remain economically viable
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NewsLPR opens new pallet processing facility in Coventry
The new facility has been described as the “jewel in the crown” of LPR’s UK operations
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Comment & OpinionBritish people won’t thank the NFU for its stance on gene editing
Why does the NFU support this controversial technology, asks Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Comment & OpinionWill Brits be tempted by synthetic chicken and bio-engineered ice cream?
KFC has teamed up with 3D Bioprinting Solutions in Russia to create “the world’s first laboratory-produced chicken nuggets”
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NewsTennent’s to capture CO2 from fermentation to carbonate its beer
It will open a new £2.6m carbon capture facility at its Wellpark campus in Glasgow
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NewsMark White to replace Christine Tacon as Groceries Code Adjudicator
White will serve initially as Tacon’s deputy until her extended time at the helm runs out in December
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NewsSainsbury’s to supply own-label products to Dobbies Garden Centres
The exclusive partnership is set to launch at the garden centre chain’s Edinburgh store later this month
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Analysis & FeaturesPrompt payment: how do food and drink manufacturers compare?
Many food and drink manufacturers are still lagging behind supermarkets in terms of prompt payment of suppliers, The Grocer has revealed. But how do they compare with each other? And what improvements have they made on last year? We collected the data and spoke to them to find out.
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WhitepapersSquaring the circle: how food and drink manufacturers can unlock the value of the circular economy after Covid-19
The pandemic has created a compelling new business case for the circular economy. A new Grocer Vision report explores what this means for food and drink – and how manufacturers can build circularity principles into their post-Covid recovery.