All Supply Chain articles – Page 166
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NewsExtreme weather has not harmed crops or livestock, claim farmers
The nation’s farmers have reported no significant impact on crops and livestock from the storms and downpours.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's the long-term impact of Horsegate on suppliers?
Consumers may have moved on from Horsegate, but the legacy for the supply chain could be more permanent
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Analysis & FeaturesHorsegate scandal: why are the criminals still at bay?
No companies or individuals have yet been prosecuted over Horsegate, while private litigation is thin on the ground…
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NewsMcDonald's commits to sustainable beef plan
McDonald’s has clarified that its commitment to start buying “verified sustainable beef” as of 2016 is a global target that will include its UK operations.
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NewsABP ramps up Polish presence with second site
ABP Food Group has acquired a second production site in Poland, taking over a facility previously owned by Italy’s Ferrarini in the town of Klosowice in western Poland.
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NewsLogistics giants prepare for final Christmas push
E-commerce and the growth of multichannel retail has created a sharp spike in Christmas delivery volumes…
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NewsTJ Morris introduces purchase tracking to Home Bargains
TJ Morris, which trades as Home Bargains, has introduced new purchase tracking software to improve its supply chain…
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NewsHow Nutella is made: Study reveals global supply chain
Hazelnuts from Turkey, sugar from Brazil, vanilla flavour from France and palm oil from Malaysia - a new study reveals the complicated business behind making Nutella.
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NewsBBC Food Awards kick off search for innovative projects
The BBC has launched a nationwide search to find the initiative that’s done the most to improve the nation’s food.
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NewsNew horsemeat scandal in France leads to 21 arrests
France has been hit by a new horsemeat scandal – this time involving the sale of horses intended for lab research and unfit for human consumption into the food supply chain.
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Analysis & FeaturesArla Aylesbury: Spotlight
The Grocer’s Green Supplier of the Year has pumped £150m into building the world’s biggest fresh milk dairy…
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NewsElliott review on horsemeat scandal: Reaction
Industry bodies have welcomed the publication of Professor Chris Elliott’s interim review into the UK food chain, with different groups highlighting different messages
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NewsHow to make a 30p gourmet burger: Elliott review case study
Retailers and other food businesses must be prepared to ask tougher questions about whether certain deals are “too good to be true” and create buyer incentives based on “thoughtful procurement” instead of just price.
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NewsRisky animal by-products could get into UK food chain: Elliott
Animal by-products not fit for human consumption could be finding their way into the UK food chain through unscrupulous meat operators, Prof Chris Elliott has warned.
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News'Dubious' meat still in supply chain, Elliott report warns
Cold stores used to warehouse frozen blocks of meat are among the riskiest places in the meat sector when it comes to food fraud, according to Prof Chris Elliott’s review of the UK food system.
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NewsDairy Crest to end milk processing in Wales
Dairy Crest has launched a staff consultation at its Proper Welsh Milk site, which it plans to close.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to turn weather chaos into cash
Are forecasting systems helping retailers to not just cope with the weather but also turn it to their advantage?…
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NewsHalal poultry price to be pushed up by mechanical kill ban
Muslim consumers could soon have to pay more for halal chicken as the result of new slaughter rules…
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Analysis & FeaturesAre dark stores the future for Tesco? Not necessarily
No Amazon-style blisters but don’t write off traditional stores yet…
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NewsBerry Gardens extends Maidstone packhouse
Berry Gardens has boosted production capacity with a £3m extension to its Maidstone packhouse…