All Supply Chain articles – Page 15
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NewsLavazza warns EDR will be ‘very tough’ for coffee producers
The Italian coffee giant’s chairman Guiseppe Lavazza said the European Deforestation Regulation would lead to tight supply and price hikes
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KVI TrackerShoppers facing BBQ food price hikes of up to 67%
Across burger, sausage, steak, kebab and chicken thighs and legs lines, there has been significant inflation of up to almost 70% at the major retailers, according to analysis of Assosia data by The Grocer
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NewsTesco to build new multimillion-pound distribution hub in London
Tesco said the investment represented its commitment to ensuring its distribution network remained ‘fit for the future’
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Comment & OpinionClimate change needs more sophisticated risk management
Traditional risk management, based on historical data, is no longer fit for purpose in this era of unprecedented volatility, says Scott Kelly, SVP model development, Risilience
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Comment & OpinionLessons from a startup founder: the power of pallet builds
Certainly not the most glamorous topic but one I wish I had delved into more during the early stages of launching a product, says Joe Woolf, founder of Tasty Mates and head of retail at HomeCooks
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NewsApple orchards 'could halve in 12 years without action'
The caution was issued by British Apples & Pears, which revealed the number of apple orchards in the UK could halve in just 12 years unless action is taken
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NewsDairy Roadmap expands to include supermarkets in bid to slash emissions
The scheme, launched in 2008 in a bid to improve sustainability within the dairy sector, has created a new governance structure
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NewsWhite chocolate Digestives and Kit Kats no longer ‘white chocolate’
Neither of the treats contain the minimum 20% cocoa butter required
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NewsAsda distribution centre managers get vote on union recognition
More than 1,000 salaried employees working in 23 depots across the UK will take part in a ballot on whether they want GMB to be their recognised union
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NewsAlpro launches plant-based range for kids
Alpro’s new range includes a chocolate-flavoured oat-based drink, a strawberry-flavoured soya drink and soy-based yoghurts in vanilla and strawberry
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NewsChina slaps EU brandy with 35% tariff, but Pernod Ricard, Rémy Cointreau and Möet Hennessy win exemption
Some key suppliers have won a reprieve on the tariffs by agreeing to minimum pricing
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NewsFresh Del Monte UK reassures customers it’s business as usual
The Fresh Del Monte company, which operates in the UK and EU, has said it has no legal, operational or financial affiliation to Del Monte Foods which has filed for bankruptcy in the US
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NewsSainsbury’s offering one million loyalty points for using its EV chargers
Between 4 to 20 July, any driver who charges their vehicle at Sainsbury’s Smart Charge hubs will be entered into a prize draw, if they have registered their Nectar Card
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NewsWaitrose to open ‘multimillion’ distribution centre to spearhead store expansion
Mountpark Bristol 360 will be the grocer’s first logistics hub in the south west of the UK
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NewsMedia Bites 4 July: retail crime, failing vapes ban, Jaffa Cakes row
The top retail news and headlines from Friday 4 July
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NewsAsda launches golden raspberries into UK stores
The berries will be available for a limited window, while the crop lasts, in Asda stores
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Comment & OpinionNew UK trade strategy is a chance for fairer supply chains
Even with the world in flux, the UK government and businesses still have the power to catalyse change, says Eleanor Harrison, CEO at the Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsMedia Bites 3 July: Greggs, Rachel Reeves, farming fears
Gregg’s profit warning features heavily across the nationals, as does Rachel Reeves.
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Comment & OpinionGSCOP needs a high-profile win. The GCA should fine Amazon
GSCOP needs a high-profile win to re-engage suppliers and drive long-term progress on retailer compliance, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsIceland trialling barn eggs amid outcry over dropped chicken welfare commitment
Richard Walker has been the target of sustained protests from the animal charity the Humane League, after Iceland dropped its 2025 commitment to stop sourcing eggs shell from caged hens