All Supply Chain articles – Page 2
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NewsLower stocking densities benefiting chickens, says Avara Foods
The poultry giant said a year on from moving to a 30kg per sq m stocking density across its broiler supply base – well below UK and Red Tractor standards – it had seen several improvements
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NewsDriscoll’s appoints new chief financial officer from Coca-Cola
The new hire will oversee global finance, technology and strategy at the Californian fresh berry giant
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NewsFood bosses call for government intervention as inflation forecast skyrockets
Today the FDF released a revised forecast predicting food inflation could rise at more than triple the rate it was predicting in September
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NewsFDF revises food inflation forecast to over 9% by end of 2026
The FDF has predicted food inflation will reach over 9% by the end of 2026, after revising its forecasts
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NewsAbel & Cole accused of greenwashing over land-farmed salmon switch
Sustainable food charity Foodrise has called on the organic food delivery service to ‘tell the truth to its customers’
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NewsNew Farming & Food Partnership Board pledges to drive growth in British farming
It follows the inaugural meeting of the Farming & Food Partnership Board on 25 March
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KVI TrackerRetailer promotions help drive down Easter confectionery prices
In the absence of multibuy offers, retailers are leveraging loyalty and price promotions to keep down the price of Easter treats
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NewsWaitrose hires new supply chain head as Alison Maffin departs
The new hire joins Waitrose from Primark, where he has been working in a freelance advisory capacity and programme lead since January 2025
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NewsSainsbury’s commits billions in long-term contracts for farmers
The retailer has committed £5bn through multi‑year agreements to back more than 2,500 British and Irish farms by 2027
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NewsIran war sparks fears of food redistribution ‘crisis’
Leading charities told The Grocer that the redistribution sector was staring at a ‘cliff-edge’
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NewsThree-Sixty Aquaculture to build indoor prawn farm in Ostend
The Swansea-based aquaculture business said installation was underway, with the first harvest expected in late summer
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NewsHilton Food Group’s Matt Lee joins Pilgrim’s Europe
Lee will take up the role from July, leading on areas including commercial strategy, retail, brands, insights and innovation across the UK and Ireland
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NewsStrawberry Matcha Latte launched by Oatly
The move marks the latest expansion of its ‘world of matcha’. The oat drink giant said it responded to shifting habits around cold drinks, especially the ‘matcha-curious and matcha obsessed’
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NewsAlpro launches new plant-based ‘Meal to Go’ RTD range
Each bottle delivers 20g plant protein, 26 vitamins and minerals, fibre, omega‑3 and no artificial sweeteners, positioned for breakfast, lunch or in‑between occasions
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NewsPrinces pushes through price hikes in response to Iran war
Princes has imposed a minimum 5% price rise across all its branded and own-label products on the back of “unprecedented cost pressures” stemming from the Iran war
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NewsHSBC UK boosts support for sustainable farming
Eligible farmers can receive discounted loan arrangement fees on term lending between £25k and £25m
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NewsAll Things launches low‑fat cottage cheese as category boom continues
Available in a 450g and 240g pots, the NPD follows the rollout of of a standard cottage cheese range earlier this year
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NewsScottish salmon farming’s future at risk, MSPs warn
In a public letter to cabinet secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon, a Scottish Parliament committee said it was ‘disappointed’ with the ‘progress in future-proofing the salmon farming industry’
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: EU reset, oral care, and redistributing recalls
No one in our industry needs a lecture on food security, resilience or the importance of a strong supply chain
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NewsAlpro claims ‘UK first’ with new soya-coconut based matcha drink
The drink combines green tea matcha with a soya-coconut base to deliver a creamy texture and light tropical taste. It can be served over ice, warmed, or foamed