All Supply Chain articles – Page 136
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NewsGMB urges coronavirus supply chain summit to set worker safety standards
The union is calling for a set of industry standard to be adopted by suppliers
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NewsUK fishing sector calls for government aid as prices plummet
UK-caught fish prices have dropped due to a collapse in demand from foreign markets
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NewsCoronavirus: Molson Coors scales down UK operations and cuts range
The brewer said it was prioritising “its most in-demand and popular lines” amid the crisis
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Comment & OpinionManufacturers need bottle closures for sanitiser: it’s imperative we start recycling them
The UK is running out of bottle closures due to the shutdown of two global manufacturing sites, says Mark Jankovich, founder of Delphis Eco
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NewsZoflora ramps up disinfectant supply with new production line
It can now produce 475,000 bottles of Zoflora every 24 hours
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Analysis & FeaturesWill export bans hurt UK food security?
There’s no shortage of food to go around. But when one country begins banning exports, others may follow
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NewsHaulage companies on the brink following collapse of foodservice
A third of all food trucks are off the road, according to a recent survey by the Road Haulage Association.
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NewsWholesalers urge government to ensure fairer allocation of supplier stock
The FWD has also sent a letter to its supplier members, urging them to take action to rebalance allocation to wholesalers
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Comment & OpinionBusinesses must act fairly and collaboratively to help our supply chain survive
It’s more important than ever to work collaboratively and adopt a fair mentality, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsFood factories close as industry urges government help
Food and drink leaders are calling on the government to urgently ramp up financial support for the industry
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InterviewsEmily Miles big interview: how the FSA is keeping food safe throughout Covid-19
The FSA’s new CEO is well equipped to handle the coronavirus crisis, with work to ensure safety and supply underway. Not forgetting Brexit, of course
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NewsCoronavirus: Egg prices could rise amid ‘stretched’ supply chain
Feed costs have risen by 10%, which may see hikes passed on to consumers, producers have warned
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Comment & OpinionThe food supply chain must think about post-disaster recovery
Schedules will level quickly and flows will be managed, says Liam Fassam, associate professor, supply chain management at the University of Northampton
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NewsTea brands reassure over supply as demand spikes
The UK’s national drink will continue to be available, leading suppliers have insisted
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NewsIndustry leaders call for mass coronavirus testing of food sector workers
It has emerged online delivery company Ocado had privately ordered 100,000 Covid-19 testing kits for staff
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Analysis & FeaturesCoronavirus: how international supply chains are coping
As this pandemic develops, stress will shift onto supply chains. So how are they responding?
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NewsChristine Tacon calls for retailers to help suppliers facing cashflow problems
Tacon has always previously refused to give any guidance on payment terms, because the issue is not covered in GSCOP
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NewsPackaging supply starts to creak under soaring demand
Many food and drink manufacturers have increased production by as much as 50%
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NewsCoronavirus: ‘US trade negotiations must be delayed’
It a letter to the prime minster, 17 charities argue it is inappropriate for trade talks to continue with both countries in lockdown
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NewsGlobal coronavirus lockdowns set to hit vegetable supplies
India announced a “complete” lockdown on Wednesday. The country is the UK’s main supplier of vegetables such as baby sweetcorn, chillies and okra