All Supply Chain articles – Page 139
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Analysis & FeaturesPremier is following a well-established supermarket playbook
The real surprise about Premier Foods’ demands for payment from suppliers is not that the company is doing it, but that it’s suddenly in the spotlight.
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NewsP&H optimistic about Buyco future as it gets on top of supply
P&H is expecting to reap the rewards of its tie-up with Costcutter in the coming year…
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NewsIncreased pork supply slashes cost of a roast
Bargain-hunting shoppers may consider pork over turkey at Christmas, with the retail price of a roasting joint down 14%…
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NewsBooths takes first steps to nationwide coverage
Booths has taken the first steps to extend its offer throughout the UK…
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NewsSainsbury's challenges suppliers on convenience store stocks
Sainsbury’s has laid down the gauntlet to suppliers to meet the challenges of an evolving £37.4bn convenience sector…
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NewsHalal food testing kit eyes launch in the UK
A food testing kit that allows consumers to check foods for the presence of pork could soon be introduced into the UK, its creators have claimed.
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Comment & OpinionRetailers must be proactive in fighting food fraud
The informality in many grocery supply chains is the perfect breeding ground for food fraud, say forensic accounting experts Professor Lisa Jack and Jim Gee, partner, PKF Littlejohn LLP.
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NewsDriver shortage threatens Christmas deliveries, warns FTA
The grocery sector is expected to come under more pressure than usual in the run-up to Christmas because of a shortage of …
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NewsFareShare chief slams lack of action on food waste
Just half a dozen companies in the food industry have introduced effective systems to divert food destined to become waste…
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NewsGraham’s The Family Dairy begins supplying Scotmid Co-op
Graham’s The Family Dairy has signed a deal to supply its milk and butter to all 200 Scotmid Co-operative stores.
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NewsMPs urge Defra to step up war on food waste
MPs have urged the government to reverse millions of pounds of cuts made to industry body Wrap, amid a growing crisis over household food waste.
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NewsRising cost of illegal booze demands new controls, warns FWD
The UK needs new measures to tackle the rising cost of the black market trade in alcohol, the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has warned.
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NewsSmiths News teams up with Amazon on click & collect service
Smiths News has announced the launch of a new parcel delivery service in partnership with Amazon.
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy farmers face uncertainty as milk price protests continue
To say things are fraught in UK dairy at the moment is an understatement…
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Analysis & FeaturesIn-demand egg white liquid causes production increase
Demand for egg white liquid has risen due to its popularity as a healthy ingredient…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the Internet of Things have in store for grocery?
Designed to monitor heart rate and offer contactless payment, among other things, the Apple Smart watch made headlines…
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Comment & OpinionMusic retail plan strikes a bum note
UK retailers are not happy with a plan to release music albums on a Friday
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NewsGrocery employees in push to reduce food waste
Waitrose, Asda and Tesco are among 107 companies taking part in a new campaign aimed at helping their employees reduce household food waste.
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NewsDairy demand ‘will outstrip supply by 2018’
Global dairy demand is set to outstrip supply over the next decade, despite the current slump in global milk prices, a study by Tetrapak has suggested.
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NewsUK retailers raise concerns over timing of simultaneous global music releases
Retailers have warned that insisting all music albums are released on a Friday could increase costs and raise logistical problems.