All Supply Chain articles – Page 91
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NewsStrike action at GXO Logistics called off after ‘improved pay offer’
The logistics provider offered an ‘improved’ pay rise of 4%>
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Comment & OpinionSupply chains need drastic overhaul to cope with long-term problems and new disruption
The picture on the availability crisis has been partial and piecemeal. Until now.
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NewsFood shortages ease… but worst is yet to come as HGV driver crisis continues
As changes to self-isolation rules mean fully vaccinated workers must no longer isolate, new research by The Grocer reveals food shortages have now eased
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Analysis & FeaturesSix fmcg companies leading the way on sustainable palm oil
To celebrate International Orangutan Day (19 August), we take a look at six fmcg brands and retailers noted to be ‘leading the way’ on palm oil sustainability in WWF’s 2020 Palm Oil Buyers scorecard
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NewsHGV crisis: Lucozade latest fmcg brand to be hit by supply issues
Consumers have complained on social media of shortages
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Comment & OpinionTo avoid climate catastrophe we must be honest about the complexity of the task ahead
The IPCC study is a sobering reminder that the industry’s net zero targets are not just a “nice to have”
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NewsBlakemore still operating from Hastings depot despite closure plan
Blakemore has recruited 84 new drivers in the past four months
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Comment & OpinionOur food systems cannot be separated from climate change. And we are well off the pace
Like climate change itself, the effects of failing to provide enough sustainable food cannot be confined to individual countries or regions, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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NewsNestlé launches online platform highlighting ‘complex’ issues around palm oil
The platform would help shoppers ‘understand the issues and make better informed decisions when choosing products’, said Nestlé
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NewsDriver crisis: Neither army nor longer hours will solve it, say hauliers
The temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours that was due to end on Sunday has been extended to October
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Comment & OpinionThe ‘new normal’ will see fragile supply chains become resilient ‘supply networks’
A new supply ‘network’ would remove overreliance on one supplier and spread the risk if one supplier were to experience issues, says Rona Bar-Isaac, co-head of Retail & Consumer and competition partner, Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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NewsPoundland offers to pay for drivers to upgrade to HGV 1 licences
The discounter said getting the HGV 1 licence could cost up to £2,000
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Comment & OpinionCardboard conundrum: why industry and government need to collaborate on recycling
Suppliers, retailers and government must all help shoppers understand the importance of recycling and assist them in that venture, says Andy Barnetson, director of packaging affairs, Confederation of Paper Industries
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NewsUK ‘not ready’ for post-Brexit import checks system, fruit & veg suppliers warn
The Fresh Produce Consortium said there was a lack of infrastructure and information ahead of the start of the new regime
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Comment & OpinionTaking serious action on deforestation will be vital to achieving net zero
With most large food businesses relying on raw materials imported from tropical regions, Earthworm Foundation CEO Bastien Sachet explains how net zero action is closely linked to ‘no deforestation’ objectives in the supply chain
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Comment & OpinionHow industry can take a lead on food insecurity and help healthy decisions
Collaboration for Healthier Lives is a global movement delivering local interventions around the world, says The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sharon Bligh
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NewsM&S logistics partner Gist offers HGV drivers £2,000 sign-on bonus to tackle shortage
Gist is also offering to cover the costs of training for new drivers
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NewsDaily Contract Tracing wins fewer than 150 food company sign-ups
Defra launched the scheme on Monday amid fears the thousands of staff being “pinged” by the NHS Test and Trace app could lead to serious food shortages
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NewsGrowers warn lack of clarity over R&D funding a threat to sector
Horticulture and potato growers are calling for clarity from government on what will replace AHDB’s services
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NewsOcado nearly doubles size of West London site
The expansion at Origin takes Ocado’s total space within Segro’s portfolio to over 400,000 sq ft across three buildings