All Supply Chain articles – Page 90
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NewsNew fishing industry apprenticeship scheme unveiled to tackle ‘ageing workforce’
The programme hopes to offer a “clear professional pathway” into the UK fishing industry for younger people
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NewsJD Wetherspoon pubs experiencing bread shortage due to ‘labour difficulties’
The pub chain is experiencing a shortage of bloomer bread, which is included in 13 of its breakfast menu options
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NewsM&S slams government preparedness for new border checks
In a letter to its EU suppliers, the retailer said neither the UK government nor EU authorities were prepared for the high levels of bureaucracy when border checks begin on 1 October
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NewsWrap report: Better on-farm food waste data could significantly boost profits
The sustainability charity found data collection and measurement of food waste was ’negligible’ at farm level
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NewsRSPCA urges government to safeguard animal welfare in New Zealand trade talks
The charity warned a damaging precedent could be set if animal welfare standards appeared to be up for negotiation in free trade deals
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Comment & OpinionNo-one will starve on account of food shortages but that’s no reason for government complacency
Politics have taken over from pragmatism amid food and drink industry shortages
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NewsHopes for temporary visas for EU HGV drivers dashed by government
The government has rebuffed numerous calls over the past few months for drivers to be added to the skills shortage occupation list
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NewsOver 50% of Britons have experienced food shortages, survey shows
The current supply chain crisis that has hit everyone from major retailers to fast food restaurants and pubs
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NewsGXO Logistics draymen call off strike action after accepting pay rise
The 1,000 draymen had initially planned two day-long strikes over a ‘paltry’ pay increase of 1.4%, said Unite
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NewsDiet Coke latest drinks brand to be hit by supply issues amid HGV crisis
Complaints over the scarcity of Diet Coke products have been posted on social media over recent days, with one consumer claiming he had been unable to find cans ‘for weeks’
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NewsNorthern Ireland could face less food choices due to Brexit, says M&S chairman
Archie Norman warned Northern Ireland customers could see a further ‘substantial reduction in food supply’ once the current grace period ends
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NewsMeat sector welcomes food processing T Level module announcement
But the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers called on the government to go further and introduce a full food industry-related T Level
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NewsLabour crisis revealed: Food shortages caused by 500,000 worker deficit
A new report estimates there are over half a million posts that need to be filled across farming, food production and distribution, as well as retail and hospitality
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NewsMeat producers warn supermarkets of seasonal shortages as labour crisis bites
One major supplier told The Grocer its already simplified ranges could be further cut in the run-up to the festive period
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NewsApplaws cancels Fold Hill production until cat deaths cause known
Batches of several Fold Hill products were linked to a rise in feline pancytopenia
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NewsPasta prices likely to surge due to reduced durum wheat supply
Industry sources warn costs have surged because of dwindling supply in Europe and Canada
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NewsArla expecting stormy end to year, despite strong H1 results
The dairy co-op said its recent milk supply chain issues were expected to continue over the coming weeks, potentially impacting H2 results
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Comment & OpinionHow suppliers can navigate the thorny issue of cost price increases with demanding retailers
Retailers are demanding commercially sensitive information from suppliers – GSCOP needs to catch up, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsRed Tractor Enhanced Welfare approves ‘high welfare & economically viable’ chicken breed
The assurance scheme suggested the Hubbard Redbro could make high-welfare chicken more affordable for consumers
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Promotional FeaturesWhy technology is vital to improving food retailing’s impact on sustainability
With today’s consumers firmly focused on environmental issues, food supply chain businesses need to ensure their sustainability credentials are squeaky clean. But with mixed messages out there, it’s a challenge that needs strong traceability ethics – and the use of technology – to resolve, says SAP