All Supply Chain articles – Page 124
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NewsWaitrose banking on animal welfare standards to attract shoppers
Waitrose executives see the supermarket’s ethical and sustainability credentials as its key advantage compared to rival grocers
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Comment & OpinionI led a review into labour in the food supply chain – and the problems are apparent
England’s food supply chain faces significant obstacles in recruiting and retaining a competent workforce, says John Shropshire, chair of the Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain
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Comment & OpinionCould Ocado finally unlock Amazon’s grocery ambitions?
Amazon has been trying to expand its grocery arm for some time, says Julian Skelly, senior VP, retail at Publicis Sapient
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NewsTesco free-from cereals hampered by availability issues
Every 300g and 350g breakfast cereal box SKU was out of stock as The Grocer went to press
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NewsMPK Garages converts remaining stores from Londis to Nisa
The stores will covert from Londis and feature a co-branded fascia with Nisa and MPK’s independent brand ‘Pop-In Daily’
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2023: Supply chain initiative of the year
Kepak packing upgrade brings multiple benefits
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Comment & OpinionWill Unilever finally take a stand on the Ukraine war?
Campaigners have called out the company for choosing to maintain its Russian operations
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NewsPremier Foods hits back at claims wholesalers prioritise supermarkets
Premier Foods UK customer director Ellie Krupa said she was offering a right of reply to accusations of preferential treatment
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Analysis & FeaturesIs paper packaging really more sustainable than plastic?
The massive amounts of wood required in paper’s production, plus issues around its recyclability, mean the choice to use it is complicated
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NewsJohn Shropshire labour review calls for long-term seasonal worker scheme
More should also be done to attract more British workers to the food sector, the review urged
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NewsFruit & veg prices to increase due to post-Brexit border checks
The Fresh Produce Consortium has warned ministers of potential disruption to trade linked to post-Brexit border plans
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NewsFWD unveils plan for net zero in wholesale sector
The primary goal of the project has been to create a comprehensive climate action roadmap
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NewsRiverford announces 5.6% average price hike to support supply chain
The company announced its second price rise in a year to consumers via a newsletter that explained the hike was due to rising input costs
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NewsEgg supply improving but lack of insurance is a risk, industry boss warns
The main challenge is to secure insurance against avian influenza following a record year of bird flu in 2022
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NewsAgriculture sector falling behind on net zero targets, analysis shows
New Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) data argues farming and land use are lagging behind other sectors
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NewsDX invests £3m in electric vehicles for Ikea contract
It follows the launch of an initial fleet of electric vans for Ikea in August 2022 at the cost of £750,000
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Comment & OpinionSupermarket bosses’ food price grilling by MPs foreshadows more woes
Retailers will be much more concerned about next week’s CMA probe
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ReportsHow ethical brands are tackling human rights abuses in supply chains
Some of the UK’s biggest tea brands and retailers received a wake-up call in May
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Category ReportIs sustainability the right direction for Fairtrade?
The Fairtrade Foundation is highlighting its investment in climate as a key selling point. But will that convince shoppers to pay up?
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Category ReportHow to solve a problem like fresh produce
National food security is in jeopardy as dwindling returns push some fruit & veg suppliers out of business. What is the answer?