All Logistics articles – Page 55
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NewsCalifornian brand Blossom Hill forced to source rosé from Italy
Cost hikes have forced Californian wine brand Blossom Hill to source some of its rosé from Italy instead of the US.
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NewsBoparan to squeeze better payment terms from retail customers
Ranjit Boparan is flexing his muscles again - this time with 2 Sisters Food Group customers…
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NewsACS supports duty stamp plan for beer
The ACS has backed government proposals to combat illicit trade by introducing duty stamps for beer…
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NewsNFU urges retailers to show off UK sourcing
Retailers are not doing enough to promote the work they’re doing to support British agriculture…
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NewsBritish pig industry urged to restructure towards vertical model
Urgent action is needed to restructure the British pig industry towards a Morrisons-style vertical integration model…
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NewsRH Amar to import Palirria Greek range
RH Amar has secured a deal to become UK distributor for Greek food specialist Palirria.
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NewsUK exports to Greece fall after trade credit insurers suspend cover
As the Greeks go to the polls this weekend to vote in a new government, figures show that food exports…
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Analysis and FeaturesKNAPP sharpens supply chain for Boots' online op
Rapid growth of the boots.com operation was placing its fulfilment operation under pressure - until KNAPP was called in to design and a tailor-made solution.
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NewsMajor Omsco contract goes to SJ Bargh
Logistics provider SJ Bargh has won a contract with organic milk co-op Omsco to collect 50 million litres of milk a year.
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NewsTesco Connect to be rolled out to entire supply base
Tesco has improved the availability of some of its key brands by as much as a third, thanks to a new supply chain initiative.
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NewsSainsbury’s hands Wincanton new London logistics deal
Sainsbury’s has signed up Wincanton to handle its warehousing and distribution in London.
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NewsTesco tells suppliers: work harder to cut carbon
Tesco expects to see “more concrete action” from its suppliers to help it meet its carbon emission reduction targets.
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NewsFury as OFT rules out review of newstrade
Retail associations are assessing their next move following the OFT’s decision not to review the newspaper and magazine distribution sector.Last week’s decision was a bitter blow to retailers who have fought for a review for two years. It was strongly criticised by the ACS, which said it was now considering ...
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Sainsbury's drops chicken supplier Vion
Vion UK has lost its Sainsbury’s poultry contract following a supply chain review.
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Eskimo Frozen Foods suppliers halt stock and call in solicitors
Eskimo Frozen Foods has insisted it is still trading even though it has been hit by supply problems and its online ordering service has not worked for weeks.
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NewsUK to import kiwifruit from Georgia by 2013
The former Soviet state of Georgia is vying to become “the New Zealand of the northern hemisphere for kiwifruit” and plans to start exporting to the UK next year.
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Comment and Opinion
Waitrose lorry fines under fire
Your article ‘Suppliers: fines from Waitrose are an abuse’ really touched a raw nerve.
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Comment and Opinion
Short-termism is a habit retailers must kick
The storm surrounding bankers’ bonuses represents the most overt example of a developing public antipathy towards capitalism.
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Musgrave and Oakland forge an Irish link
Small Irish suppliers will soon find it easier to gain listings in Budgens and Londis stores following a new supply chain agreement between Musgrave Group and logistics firm Oakland International.
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NewsSuppliers: 'fines from Waitrose are an abuse'
Small suppliers have accused Waitrose of “an absolute abuse of power” following its introduction of fines for late deliveries.