All Supply Chain articles – Page 109
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NewsLidl eyes West Country distribution centre to support expansion
The retailer is set to buy a landholding from Sainsbury’s near Exeter
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NewsLactalis reassures over Christmas supply after disruptions
Lactalis McLelland has moved to reassure retailers over Christmas cheese and yoghurt supplies
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NewsThai Union says shrimp slavery report is a "wake-up call"
It comes after an investigation into shrimp supply chains by Associated Press
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NewsBakers see off polymer thieves with glitter baskets
A novel way of tackling illegal recycling by polymer recyclers and equipment thieves
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Comment and OpinionAs Black Friday returns, what of returns policies?
The exponential growth in omnichannel retailing has made the returns process very complex
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NewsTesco faces possible strike action at distribution hubs
Unite is to ballot Tesco distribution staff over possible stike action in run-up to Christmas
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NewsGangmasters Authority offers training to fight modern slavery
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority is to provide training on tackling “modern slavery” in supply chains
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NewsAdjudicator's Tesco probe results delayed until New Year
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon’s report into alleged breaches of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) by Tesco will not be published until the New Year. Tacon had been expected to announce the findings of the report this month, but today she announced that the process had taken “slightly ...
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NewsAsda urged to pressure Walmart to change tuna sourcing
Campaigners claim Latin American stores sell tuna sourced from fisheries that chased, harassed and killed dolphins
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NewsFood firms need flexible approach on dried fruit supplies
Dried fruit made national headlines last week with news that Mondelez was switching the raisins in its Cadbury Fruit & Nut
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NewsNestlé sets up cost-saving partnership with Sheffield Hallam
Nestlé UK and Ireland is entering a partnership with Sheffield Hallam University
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NewsCutting road miles 'key to supply chain cost saving'
The reduction of road miles is one of the most important ways to cut supply chain costs say retailers and suppliers
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Comment and OpinionFood security: today's investment is tomorrow's reward
Searching for inspiration to design a long-term sustainability programme that captured the heritage of Birds Eye
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Comment and OpinionModern Slavery Act will require retailer vigilance
In 1833 the UK abolished slavery. Yet, over 180 years later the government has felt compelled to take further action
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NewsFood chain urged to harness big data to boost productivity
Retailers could cut food waste, improve animal welfare and boost profits by harnessing the power of big data, says Rabobank
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NewsRetailers must go beyond audits to stamp out modern slavery, new report warns
The majority of companies believe there is a risk of modern slavery occurring at some point in their supply chain
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NewsTesco 'adds two days' to fruit & veg shelf life
Tesco says cutting out a food packing stage means fresh produce is on shelves quicker…
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NewsNew robot could transform field to warehouse food collection
A group of consultants have come up with a potential game-changer for the use of robots in the grocery industry
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NewsBakkavor reassures customers after Tesco garlic bread fault
Bakkavor has assured customers it has taken steps to avoid a repeat of the manufacturing fault
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Comment and OpinionThe Modern Slavery Act 2015 and your supply chain
Businesses face ever-increasing transparent supply chain compliance obligations and one key legislative development