All Supply Chain articles – Page 18
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NewsFertiliser market heading for recovery despite potential Israel-Hamas disruption
The global fertiliser markets are finally recovering after major turbulence caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year
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News‘Remove scampi from shelves until bycatch problem fixed’ supermarkets urged
Marine sustainability charity Open Seas has called for UK supermarkets to address the ‘chronic bycatch problem’ associated with the nephrops trawl fishery method
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NewsAnti-deforestation targets ‘will be missed’ without urgent action, WWF says
Deforestation linked to the trade of soy, palm oil, cocoa and coffee still rampant despite international pledges, WWF says
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NewsGeorge Eustice: seasonal worker scheme should be taken away from Home Office
The former Defra secretary told The Grocer the scheme would be better if ‘full responsibility for managing it was transferred away from the Home Office’
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NewsSeafood sector lags behind in sustainability targets, report shows
Big players in the seafood industry have made little progress in sustainability and human rights diligence, the WBA said
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NewsMiddle East conflict escalation could make food production costlier
Risk of violence spilling to neighbouring countries threatens making food production more expensive
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NewsWaitrose extends logistics partnership with GXO
GXO will continue to manage two of Waitrose’s key distribution hubs
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NewsUK study finds some seabirds are immune to bird flu
Preliminary investigations, in a small sample size of some species of seabird, revealed specific immunity to H5N1
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NewsFarmers campaign at supermarket distribution hubs for improved returns
New campaign group Proud to Farm blockaded six distribution centres last week
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NewsBranston announces plans to open state-of-the-art mashed potato facility
The new facility, which is expected to be operational by spring 2024, is expected to output 23 million packs of mashed potato in its first year
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NewsSign-ups to flagship water waste roadmap slows to trickle
The UK imports more than 80% of its fruit and 40% of its vegetables, predominantly from water-stressed countries
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The Big InterviewHow Meghan Farren is hatching a plan to grow KFC
Meghan Farren has taken on a number of big challenges in her time at KFC, and is now helping thousands of younger people start their careers
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Comment and OpinionThe geopolitical tightrope faced by fmcg brands in the Israel-Palestine conflict
Thousands of lives have been lost in an escalation of one of the world’s most complex and divisive conflicts for decades
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NewsMan arrested at Nottinghamshire farm over gangmaster suspicions
The man was allegedly supplying workers into a Calverton farm without a GLAA licence
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NewsBooths reports fall in profits as inflation bites
Executive chairman Edwin Booth had previously warned that performance could slow down
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Comment and OpinionWhy we’re looking to lead a revolution in frozen food
This week’s Frozen Food Revolution campaign will seek to engage consumers, says Rupert Ashby, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation
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NewsCarbon reporting targets face delay as talks raise fears over data quality
Defra had been planning to announce plans for companies to report on supply chain emissions, ahead of COP28 in Dubai next month
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely and Aldi pledge to increase pay for cocoa farmers
Cocoa buyers including Tony’s, Aldi and Ben & Jerry’s have committed to upping pay for farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast
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NewsOlive oil markets catch a break as Spain production estimates are bumped
Spanish olive oil production seems to be improving, but suppliers are still apprehensive
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NewsMilk & More extends doorstep fruit & veg range with new organic options
Wholegood sources the organic produce from trusted organic certified growers