All Supply Chain articles – Page 5
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Comment & OpinionAs chocolate prices soar, cocoa alternatives are on the rise
Advances in food technology are enabling the creation of cocoa alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional chocolate, says Emma Schofield, associate director for global food science at Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsEU alignment sought for Food Data Transparency Partnership
Defra is looking to hire advisers to ensure that the next phase of the group’s work is ‘coherent, informed and influential’
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News‘Competing agendas’ sees no agreement reached on northeast Atlantic mackerel
The lack of development for a sharing agreement on the challenged fishery was called a ‘missed opportunity’ by the European Commission
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Comment & OpinionOur food system needs a future-proofed protective shield
The disruption of the pandemic demonstrated just how essential our food networks are to national life, says Daniel Zeichner, former minister for food security & rural affairs
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Comment & OpinionOil price chaos means choppy waters become a maelstrom
Even with Trump pushing the narrative that the Iran war ‘will be over very soon’, the latest hit to the global economy from US foreign policy now looks increasingly like it could have long-standing implications – for us all
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NewsMost Mother’s Day flowers grown by workers in ‘harsh conditions’, Fairtrade says
Fairtrade revealed 96% of UK adults were unaware most of the flowers sold at this time of year come from countries, such as Kenya, where workers can earn as little as £2 a day or less
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NewsOrganic grew 400% faster than conventional last year, new data shows
Volume sales of organic grew by 1.2% last year compared with just 0.3% for non-organic in 2025
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NewsNomad Foods appoints new UK & Ireland president
The ‘distinguished and highly experienced senior business leader’ will assume responsibility for leading Nomad Foods’ UK & Ireland brand portfolio, which includes Birds Eye, Aunt Bessie’s and Goodfella’s
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NewsOddlygood expands UK range with Sainsbury’s listing
The four-strong Barista oat range, which launches into Sainsbury’s from 15 March, includes three new SKUs including no added sugar Nutty Vanilla, Hazelnut and low-fat Delight
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NewsDefra urges businesses to ‘prepare now’ for EU SPS deal
It has also put out a call for information from the agrifood sector on what support businesses need to prepare
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News2Agriculture appoints agricultural relationship manager
The business, which is owned by the same company as the 2Sisters Food Group, is an independent milling business that has been supplying feed to the poultry industry for the past 50 years
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NewsMcDonald’s makes ‘significant investment’ in north east with new DC
The 138,000 sq ft facility in Darlington will supply more than 200 McDonald’s restaurants across the north east
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NewsNew planning rule proposals risk undermining food security, expert warns
Professor Paul Behrens of the University of Oxford has warned that changes to planning that would make it easier to approve intensive livestock units will make food less secure due to the farming method’s dependence on feed imports
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NewsRio Mare expands portfolio with premium tuna fillets launch
The premium Italian brand said the tuna fillets were positioned to drive ‘premiumisation within the shelf-stable seafood category’
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NewsAldi and Lidl top 2025 product recall league table
The discounters accounted for 13% of products pulled from shelves due to incorrect allergen labelling or contamination, analysis by The Grocer reveals
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NewsHospitality businesses urged to reinstate Better Chicken Commitment pledges
RSPCA, Compassion in World Farming, and The Humane League expressed their ‘deep concern and disappointment’ with the eight companies, representing 18 major brands, that dropped the commitment in the forum’s favour
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NewsIran war: food leaders plead for government not to ‘pile on more costs’
Food companies have urged ministers not to “pile on more costs” in the form of new health restrictions amid huge economic certainty caused by the the war in Iran
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NewsAgrifood sector records highest number of migrant worker abuses in 2025
More than 200 cases were recorded, accounting for more than 32% of the Migrant Worker Allegations Database from the Business and Human Rights Centre
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Comment & OpinionIt is time for women in wholesale to grow, lead and influence
Networks like Women at Booker are helping create a culture where women can grow, lead and influence, says director of supply chain Trudy Wilson
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Comment & OpinionWhy gender equity is essential to coffee’s profitable future
Expanding our direct relationships with more of the world’s most talented women growers has pushed quality further, says Sophie Reid, chief commercial officer at Pact Coffee