All Supply Chain articles
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NewsScrap failing plastic tax in budget, demand supermarkets and manufacturers
With days to go before the budget, trade bodies say the time has come for the PRN “plastic tax” to be canned altogether
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NewsTom Parker Creamery launches Golden Milk into Waitrose and Ocado
Available at Waitrose and Ocado from 21 October, it has been described as ‘gently spiced’ and made with free-range whole milk, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper and honey
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NewsDanone funding supports farmers with regenerative adoption
Through LENs, the funding will support farmers across more than 2,500 hectares of land including within Danone’s key oat sourcing regions
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Comment & OpinionDispatches from California: how the Iran war and Trump tariffs are hurting farmers
It comes after a summer that has battered their bottom lines, with the NFU in August going so far as to say next year’s food production could be at risk without immediate government intervention.
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NewsTesco launches Scottish Finest Steakhouse range
It has 11 products including Tesco Finest Wagyu Ribeye Steak, Wagyu Rump Steak, Wagyu Sirloin Steak and Wagyu Fillet Steak
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NewsHappy Egg Co launches four SKU chilled range
Developed in collaboration with Tesco and available since 12 October, it comprises Mozzarella & Tomato Egg Bites, Ham Hock with Sweet Potato Frittata Slices and Boiled Eggs
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NewsBoparan Private Office announces £100m investment into UK turkey operations
Bernard Matthews will receive the lion’s share of the sum, according to the Ranjit Boparan-owned firm, with much of it bound for its Halesworth facility – which processes around 100k turkeys a week
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InterviewsMeet the FSA’s standard bearer: Katie Pettifer
FSA chief Katie Pettifer says public trust in food is ‘precious’. But with food retail changing faster than ever, she explains why regulation must evolve
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NewsDefra defends food resilience record at tough Commons inquiry
MPs have called Defra’s plans for food supply disruption ‘massively behind the curve’
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NewsOrganic sector welcomes government action plan for growth
The plan sets out measures to grow the domestic market including advice and support for farmers considering the transition to organic production and more opportunities to sell organic food in the UK
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Comment & OpinionHow to master the art of storytelling and get your brand heard
Getting heard takes more than robust analysis, good slides and professional presentation, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsM&S urges Burnham to get SPS deal ‘done’ as EU summit confirmed for 20 November
Burnham told MPs on Monday that failing to forge closer links with Europe would be a ‘dereliction of duty’
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NewsEurope’s food security threatened by climate-linked productivity slump
Economist Enterprise’s Resilient Food System Index warned Europe was becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks
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NewsArla expands climate action programme to accelerate progress on farms
The FarmAhead Incentive, launched in 2023, enables farmers to earn points for documented actions to reduce CO2 emissions on farms and those points directly influence the price they receive for their milk
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NewsFSA finds salmonella in Ukrainian eggs
The FSA has urged businesses to withdraw and recall eggs from Yasensvit from the supply chain immediately after finding they were contaminated with salmonella enteritidis
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NewsCod stock collapse fears trigger ‘do not catch’ advice
The latest scientific advice has advised that there should be a ‘zero catch’ for cod across the North Sea, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and English Channel next year
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NewsPlastic tax system in chaos as government announces new bailout
The four UK enforcement bodies have stepped in to try to tackle plastic fee chaos
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Comment & OpinionIt’s not higher costs that sink a business, it’s unpredictable ones
Traditional commodity hedging suits big treasuries, not mid-sized manufacturers, but a newer breed of insurance could make volatile ingredient costs predictable instead of just painful, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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Comment & OpinionWhy the ‘SME penalty’ in UK logistics is stifling food innovation
The UK has no shortage of warehouse space or freight capacity, what’s missing is the co-ordination that lets small food & drink brands access it, says Michael Ostroumov, chief executive at Value Chain Lab and Flox project lead
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NewsSoaring logistics costs set to push food prices up before Christmas, industry leaders warn
A survey of supply chain leaders for CIPS’ Q3 Global Pulse survey found that 22.9% expected food prices to climb by 10% or more by the end of the year