All Supply Chain articles – Page 100
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News'Grisly' no-deal Brexit could put an end to protected UK food names
Industry bodies have warned the government’s latest Brexit technical notices show the UK food sector will be critically exposed to a hard Brexit
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Analysis and FeaturesPayment delays increase as pressure grows on supermarket suppliers
Delays in payments to food producers have increased to 45 days, despite most retailers signing up to standards aimed at improving payment times
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NewsBritish Coffee Association outlines sustainability plan
It comes as the latest statistics from the BCA show Brits drink 95 million cups of coffee every day.
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Analysis and FeaturesBack to the future: why doorstep milk delivery is undergoing a resurgence
After 40 years of decline, doorstep milk delivery is undergoing a remarkable resurgence
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Comment and OpinionScared of robots? Relax, automation will create jobs
Companies have little choice but to embrace AI and automation to stay ahead
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NewsFood suppliers start stockpiling amid fears of no-deal Brexit
Major food and drink companies have begun stockpiling supplies and exploring alternative manufacturing options in Europe
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Analysis and Features10 robotic farmers working around the globe
New technology is tackling yield, productivity and labour shortages from every angle
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NewsLidl appoints Winvic to construct its new London HQ
The new facility in Tolworth will be five miles from Lidl’s existing HQ in Wimbledon but much bigger
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NewsWalker Logistics cuts packaging footprint following review
Sales director William Walker said the business analysed every aspect of its operations
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NewsWaitrose to introduce GFR system to suppliers
Co-op, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury’s have all switched to GFR in the last two years
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Comment and OpinionCollaboration is vital if we are to make progress on ending modern slavery
Everyone from transnational organisations to the private sector has a part to play, says Didier Bergeret, social sustainability director at The Consumer Goods Forum
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NewsMcColl's-Morrisons supply deal completed ahead of schedule
The rollout of McColl’s supply agreement with Morrisons to 1,300 of its stores completed this week
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Comment and OpinionFood manufacturers need a radical resourcing shakeup
Input costs are rising and the industry is under significant pressure to become more efficient and sustainable, says Martin Chilcott of Manufacture 2030
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Analysis and FeaturesRobots in the workforce: could the UK miss out?
Robot density in the UK is below the global average – it must catch up to other countries forging ahead with bot technology
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NewsCo-op to open £6m distribution centre in Inverness
The Co-op is looking to open 18 new branches across Scotland by the end of the year and revamp 20 existing stores
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Comment and OpinionBrexit threat to our food standards cannot be ignored
The issue isn’t that we might want to revise standards after Brexit – it’s the danger of short-sighted moves made under pressure
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NewsCan industry stockpile food supplies in a no deal Brexit?
Dominic Raab has said the government would ensure “there is adequate food supply” if the UK crashed out of the European Union without a trade agreement
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NewsBritvic availability still low despite recovery in CO2 levels
Branches of major supermarkets and one large London cash & carry depot had low availability of Britvic
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NewsFowler Welch reports 18% reduction in carbon emissions
Logistics operator published its first ever environmental report this week
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NewsPepsi Max running low as CO2 shortage leads to price rises
Supermarket out-of-stock levels for Pepsi drinks have surged since mid-June