All Supply Chain articles – Page 93
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NewsUnilever and M&S among most invested in tackling rights abuses
Out of the top 10 spots, six were companies operating in the food and agriculture products sector
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NewsHighland Spring ends seven-year distribution deal with Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
The decision was made mutually following an ‘extensive strategic review’ and will see the collaboration between the two companies end on 26 February 2023
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NewsSupply chain & logistics operators warn of potential food shortages over rising fuel costs
Trade body Logistics UK said that, if introduced, the fuel duty hike would be a “body blow to the logistics industry”
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NewsDanone announces new global energy and decarbonisation programme
The global programme Re-Fuel Danone will use digital innovation and engineering expertise to drive energy efficiency
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NewsSainsbury’s stocks imported eggs in response to shortage
The supermarket has had to broaden its supply chain following national issues with egg supply
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NewsEncirc acquires Accolade Wines’ UK bottling and warehousing site as part of £30m deal
The deal, which is scheduled to close in January 2023, aims to support the wine producer’s growth strategy in key markets including the UK and Europe
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NewsFarming under the spotlight in Waitrose 2022 Christmas ad
Waitrose has released its Christmas advert for 2022 focusing on the farming industry’s year-round preperation for the festive period
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Jack Simpkin, operations manager, The Cookaway
Jack wants to use his language skills and passion to take his brand global
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Comment & OpinionTransforming the global food system is key to tackling climate change
As a result of discussions at COP27, I am hopeful more countries and businesses will prioritise work on food waste reduction and food system change, says Richard Swannell, acting CEO at Wrap
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WhitepapersHow to profit from click and collect grocery lockers
Click & collect lockers offer huge advantages for grocery retailers, enabling them to reduce costs and capture online demand. Find out why in StrongPoint’s report.
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Comment & OpinionWhat is the industry going to do to tackle the availability ‘permacrisis’ that has descended?
The gaps on the shelves aren’t just physical. There’s a knowledge gap that needs to be filled
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NewsBranston appoints Jim Windle as new managing director
Windle has been promoted from financial director, a role he held from 2015
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InterviewsPlanet Organic’s George Dymond on why the specialist retailer is bullish even now
Planet Organic’s CEO wants to expand the retailer to all corners of the UK. But high-profile exits and supply chain woes suggest it’s not all smooth sailing
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NewsNew soy deforestation roadmap ‘seriously flawed’ claim critics
Soy-linked deforestation could even increase, according to environmental campaigners
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Comment & OpinionThe Treasury takes the food sector for granted at its peril
The government is offering support on energy bills through winter, but in April, we will still need to bake, chill and freeze food, says FDF CEO Karen Betts
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Comment & OpinionWhat could fall by the wayside in a pause on ‘all but necessary’ legislation?
If the call for a legislative pause is successful, it could involve a whole raft of major policies being suspended, or axed altogether
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NewsUK self-sufficiency contracting, industry leaders warn Efra committee
Minette Batters, NFU president, said she had ‘never witnessed anything like this’ when it came to the pressures the sector was under
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NewsBumper brassica crops ‘won’t stop growing’ after mild autumn weather
According to Riverford Organic Farmers, crops have become so confused by the weather in the south west that they’ve grown too fast and too quickly
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NewsFirst Milk agrees new whey partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients
The co-operative will manufacture Arla Food Ingredients’ patented microparticulate whey protein concentrate product using the company’s proprietary process
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Comment & OpinionHow do challenger brands overcome spiralling logistics costs?
Amid the cost of living crisis, bigger players will be able to sweep up more cash-strapped challengers says Fiona Esom of Product Chain