All Supply Chain articles – Page 99
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NewsDefra appoints former G’s Fresh boss to examine food industry’s labour crisis
It will consider the challenges facing food and farming businesses to recruit and retain labour and provide recommendations
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Analysis & FeaturesThe scientists and farmers battling ‘olive leprosy’ in the groves of Italy
Xyella fastidiosa is a threat to olive oil supplies in the Mediterranean. At the 70-hectare Filippo Berio olive grove in Tuscany, they’re searching for a cure
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Comment & OpinionHow the English Tea Shop adapted in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
With Sri Lanka facing a series of crises, companies can help by putting themselves in the centre of the community, says English Tea Shop’s Suranga Herath
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NewsCrop shortages expected in coming months due to water scarcity, growers warn
Growers have warned that potato, onion, carrot and brassica crops are likely to be impacted by severe water shortages
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NewsNearly 90% of consumers would eat wonky fruit and veg, according to new survey
Despite these findings, up to 40% of fruit and veg grown globally is going to waste, with misshapen products are often rejected
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Comment & OpinionSustainable supply chains are even more vital in the cost of living crisis
It would be all too easy for suppliers to cut sustainability budgets, but this would be short-sighted, says Fairtrade Foundation CEO Michael Gidney
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Comment & OpinionHow can grocery adapt to a K-shaped consumer profile?
Rather than consumer behaviour averaging towards the middle, it is drifting towards two extremes, says Duncan Brewer, partner at EY-Parthenon
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NewsRiverford Organic Farmers expands wholesale arm following 25% year-on-year growth
The company said demand for wholesale had increased by 25% year on year, with demand from farm shops, cafés and retail up 37% and restaurants 43%
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Comment & OpinionCMA was never quick on the draw. How will it fare as the sheriff in a new Dodge City?
The CTN/c-store chain was in administration and even a cursory look at the stores, the estate and the market shares will tell you nothing needs to be done
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Analysis & FeaturesCould the Competition & Markets Authority seriously do the job of policing the GSCOP?
Critics say the GCA has over-stepped its remit and made itself vulnerable, but supporters warn handing its job to the CMA would be disastrous
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Comment & OpinionWill Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss be better news for the food industry?
Both candidates seem to agree on policies that are bad news for food, says Andrew Kuyk, director general of the Provision Trade Federation
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NewsInquiry to expose ‘shambolic’ handling of food sector during pandemic
The first stage of Hallett’s inquiry will focus on how well prepared the government was for the crisis
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NewsSupply chain crisis leads to 60% increase in food waste in just six months
According to a new study by Sodexo, more than a third of businesses admitted to deprioritising food waste due to the ongoing challenges in the supply chain
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NewsNisa CEO promises overhaul of cost structure in bid to boost retailer appeal
Michael Fletcher committed to reviewing the key distribution contact with DHL, Nisa’s office function, retailer rebates and the price of Co-op own brand
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NewsSainsbury’s to invest £5m in sustainable tech startups
Sainsbury’s will invest a minimum of £5m over the next four years into the chosen startups
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Comment & OpinionScrapping the Groceries Code Adjudicator? A terrible idea
A transfer of responsibilities to the CMA won’t save costs, won’t be more efficient, and will be less effective, says Ged Futter, director of The Retail Mind
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NewsEfra calls on government to prioritise fishing fleet and increase UK Seafood Fund
The committee recommended that the size of the UK Seafood Fund be increased by 50% to £150m to better support fisheries
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Analysis & FeaturesCan food and drink ever thrive under the Northern Ireland protocol?
The protocol placed a border in the Irish Sea to the seeming detriment of all businesses. But while not perfect, many insist it is working
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NewsConfusion over lack of Covid guidelines as cases rise
Businesses reported absence levels were still “nowhere near” the 2020 peak, when some firms saw over 20% of staff off work
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NewsM&S buys its logistics provider Gist to accelerate supply chain transformation
M&S had launched Project Vangarde, a supply chain optimisation programme, in 2020 in order to increase efficiency across its expanding Food business