All Supply Chain articles – Page 138
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Analysis & FeaturesHow vertical farming is taking off
In the first in a two-part series on the future of farming we look at the upward trajectory of vertical farming
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NewsFree range egg sector threatened by high feed costs and low prices
Feed prices have been elevated by high demand from China, which is rebuilding its pig herd
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NewsSainsbury’s to reduce greenhouse gas usage by 30% by 2030
The supermarket will achieve the reduction by improving overall energy efficiency across its stores and supply chain
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Comment & OpinionThe pandemic is great news for food fraudsters. So is Brexit
Food fraud cases are on the rise. Is the next horsemeat scandal just around the corner?
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NewsGlobal food fraud rising as result of pandemic, report finds
Adulteration cases increased by 30% and counterfeit incidents by 47%
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NewsPig sector calls for government help amid supply chain crisis
The NPA’s letter to Defra secretary George Eustice speaks of higher costs, falling prices and a dwindling market
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Comment & OpinionWhy the organic sector shouldn't oppose gene editing
Adopting a position of outright opposition to the technology would risk the organic sector being ridiculed, says Alex Smith, founder of Alara Wholefoods and former chair of Genetic Food Alert
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NewsIncreased labour costs could make UK fruit & veg crops ‘unviable’, NFU warns
The NFU was reflecting on a new report that showed labour costs had risen by up to 50% since 2016 for some growers
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NewsTony’s claims rival chocolate makers pressured Sainsbury’s over new range
The retailer will no longer stock the Tony’s Sweet Solution line-up, which mimics some of the leading confectionery brands
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NewsHotel Chocolat permitted to open Huntingdon factory for 24 hours a day
The chocolatier made the application for extended hours in a bid to mitigate the impact of implementing Covid-19 safety controls while meeting increased demand
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s the solution to the seafood sector’s export crisis?
Seafood exports to the EU have all but ground to a halt, with suppliers urging a six-month ‘grace period’ to cut red tape
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NewsFood manufacturers call on government for rescue package
A coalition of 18 trade associations has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlining measures designed to help food producers
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NewsIceland renews XPO storage and distribution deal
The contract covers six Iceland warehouses in Warrington, Deeside, Enfield, Livingston and two in Swindon
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Comment & OpinionBrexit won't change Ireland's commitment to the UK food and drink market
Brexit brings plenty of challenges, but Ireland’s commitment to supplying the highest-quality, sustainable food and drink to the UK will not change, says Bord Bia’s Tara McCarthy
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Comment & OpinionNew packaging to replace plastic must protect food from pests
A product can be infested at any stage, from the initial raw product to the finished goods, says Andrew Swift, CEO of Fera Science
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat are the tariffs causing disruption to UK products?
Businesses are grappling to maintain ‘continuity of supply’ to Ireland as exports are hit with new tariffs. What can be done?
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NewsM&S human rights survey reveals concerns of supply chain workers
The report was commissioned by the retailer and carried out by Oxfam
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NewsM&S signs call to action on China human rights abuses
The move comes as part of its relaunched Plan A sustainability programme
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NewsBRC and Company Shop launch new Covid food waste initiative
Company Shop has become the BRC’s Sustainability Partner for 2021
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NewsSeafood sector latest to report concerns over NI border chaos
Scampi brand Whitby Seafoods has said the NI protocol is harming seafood business reliant on fresh goods moving across the Irish Sea