Buying & Supplying news – Page 11
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NewsAldi extends immediate payment terms for small suppliers until the end of 2021
It means suppliers whose turnover with the discounter is under £1m will continue to have payments processed as soon as invoices are submitted
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News24 trade groups demand government compensation over border chaos
In a letter to Defra Secretary George Eustice, the head of groups including the FDF, Scotland Food & Drink and the Provision Trade Federation described the situation as a ‘catastrophe’
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NewsBorder reopening ‘too late’ to stop food shortages
The FDF said there would be ‘significant disruption’ on the shelf starting next week
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NewsHovis revamps Best of Both recipe with boosted vitamin D
Strong immunity and health were at “the forefront of shoppers’ minds”, Hovis said
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NewsPlans to test drivers at Dover risk spreading Covid, haulage chiefs warn
The government proposals were a “knee-jerk” reaction that would result in the mixing of drivers who would otherwise be socially distanced in their cabs, according to Road Haulage Association policy director Duncan Buchanan
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NewsDame unveils range of reusable period pads
It claims one reusable pad could save up to 2,000 plastic disposables
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NewsBestway extends Co-op supply deal for Costcutter until 2026
Bestway confirmed on Friday it was buying the symbol group from Bibby Line Group for an undisclosed fee
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NewsCoca-Cola launches "strategic" review of its global creative media
It will include a full review of its media, creative planning and buying practices
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NewsSupermarket “brinkmanship” on Brexit terms threatens self-induced shortages, warn suppliers
Retailers and many suppliers have still not agreed who will cover the extra costs of imports next year
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NewsNI businesses demand more time to adjust to Brexit changes
Less than 20% of Northern Irish businesses are ready for January
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NewsTransport networks creaking ahead of Brexit deadline
Road and sea freight are under considerable strain
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NewsNestlé to invest £2.6bn to fight climate change
The Swiss company has set out plans to eliminate all emissions by 2050
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NewsDanone Waters achieves B Corp certification
B Corps are required to consider the impact of all their decisions on workers, customers, suppliers and the entire supply chain
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NewsEU recognises UK organics in huge relief for sector
Legislation said the EU “is justified to recognise” the UK’s six organic certification bodies for 12 months
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NewsTesco signs up to Lifebuoy Soaper Heroes hand hygiene campaign
It hopes to educate two million primary school children on hand hygiene
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NewsIndustry calls for Trade Credit Reinsurance scheme extension
The £10bn scheme finally came into force in September after months of delays and is set to end in December
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NewsUK set to maintain US tariffs in £45m cost to food industry
Brussels imposed a 25% tariff on $4bn of US products last week including chocolate and seafood
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NewsCandy Kittens furthers US rollout with listings at Walmart
The range will launch into 3,899 stores this month
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NewsNorthern Ireland customs software ‘at least 12 months away’
Experts have warned it could take until 2022 to roll-out customs systems to all businesses
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NewsSecond lockdown is ‘final nail in the coffin’ for hospitality supply chain
Industry leaders this week said the second lockdown would be the final nail in the coffin for many companies