All Supply Chain articles – Page 59
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ReportsCracking up: profit/loss of top 10 egg packagers
The UK’s top 20 egg producers and packers had a collective turnover of just over £1bn in their most recently published accounts
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Category ReportHow long before eggs crack under the pressure? Eggs category report 2023
Egg producers and packers are taking flight as soaring costs and rock-bottom retail prices turn profits to losses. What can be done?
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NewsAppleby Westward to invest £10m in warehousing and stores
A total of £8.5m will be spent on building new warehousing and refurbing its existing warehouse and headquarters in Saltash
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NewsNew app Coral to help convenience retailers compare wholesale prices
Coral is currently targeting small, unaffiliated independents, with 250 retailers across London signed up so far ahead of its official launch at the end of Q1
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NewsHGV drivers report facing ‘unlawful’ conditions at work
Truck drivers are still facing “deplorable and unlawful” roadside conditions such as being denied toilet access during their rest breaks, a union has warned
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Comment & OpinionCMA’s greenwashing crackdown highlights the complexity of eco claims
Eco claims may often be based on an incomplete understanding of the real-world effects, says Michael Bennett, MD of Pelican Communications
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NewsTesco launches low-carbon fertiliser trial with biggest veg suppliers
The rollout is expected to reduce GHG emissions by up to 20% in the first year at no extra cost to farmers
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NewsBattered supply chains put food and drink at highest theft risk
Supply chain volatility has opened the floodgates for ‘opportunistic crime’
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Comment & OpinionTesco’s John Allan can light as many fires as he wishes. We farmers know the truth
To me this is nothing more than an attempt by Tesco to get consumers on their side, says farmer Iain Brown
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NewsPotts says vertical model made it harder for Morrisons to keep prices down
A lack of competitiveness on price was a key reason for a 4.2% fall in like-for-like sales in the 52 weeks ending 30 October 2022
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Comment & OpinionDon’t misunderstand John Allan’s supplier comments: he was bang on script
Allan’s comments about suppliers would seem to reflect the corporate view, says Ian Wright, outgoing co-chair of the Food & Drink Sector Council
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Comment & OpinionHow the frozen food supply chain can navigate soaring energy costs
Frozen food manufacturers and retailers are having to contend with huge increases in costs to warehouse and transport their products, says Dave Howorth, executive director at SCALA
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NewsTesco shuns Prime energy drink (for now) over supply concerns
Consumer demand for Prime has reached fever-pitch over the past few months, with the sporadic nature of supply seemingly fuelling the hype
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NewsFairtrade launches new map to spot labour and climate exploitation
Fairtrade’s new tool highlights risk areas associated with key commodities, such as forced labour and climate impact Fairtrade has launched a new tool to help retailers and suppliers identify potential human rights violations and environmental harm across their global supply chains. The group has released a new ...
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NewsNoble Foods joins Courtauld Water Roadmap to protect water resources
The agreement is supposed to help businesses move beyond water management to water stewardship
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Comment & OpinionFruit & veg shortfall is the product of a vicious cycle
Depleted supply leads to more expensive produce, resulting in reduced purchases from the consumer, and so on
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Samuel Dixon, junior buyer, Higgidy
Junior buyer Sam works in procurement and approval of new ingredients for Higgidy
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NewsHundreds of jobs to go as Central Co-op closes Leicester DCs
The society is moving operations to Co-op Group-managed distribution network LIDIA
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Comment & OpinionIs there any truth to Tesco chairman John Allan’s inflammatory inflation claims?
Are suppliers really profiteering from inflation?
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes fashion need a watchdog?
With buying practices said to be suppressing wages, campaigners want a GCA-style fashion watchdog. Creating one is not straightforward