Supermarket abuse needs more action
Suppliers remain unconvinced that the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Christine Tacon is doing enough to stop the big supermarkets abusing their power.
Archives for July 6, 2014
Wyke Farms invests £800k in packaging systems
Wyke Farms has invested £800,000 in shelf-ready packaging technology as part of its ‘100% Green’ initiative, and plans further eco-friendly projects, according to ceo Richard Clothier.
Supermarket price war biggest problem for industry
Price wars between the major multiples are causing bigger problems for food and drink suppliers than anything they have experienced for many years, as the big four supermarkets battle it out with each other.
Supermarket sales fall £55M after England footie fail
Food and drink sales dropped by £55M after England’s dismal performance in the Brazil 2014 World Cup, having risen initially when the tournament first began, according to IRI data.
Why it pays to clean up your corporate group
Food companies that have been incorporated for years are likely to have accumulated subsidiaries, some of which will be defunct. However, there are a number of benefits to cleaning up your corporate group.
Dragons Den sisters recruit China's premier to boost exports
Chinese sauce entrepreneurs Helen and Lisa Tse have recruited an influential ally in their bid to boost their exports to China – the country’s premier Li Keqiang.
Agreeing frozen fish dates sparks hot debate
Consumers could be put off eating fish, if new EU rules governing the labelling dates of frozen fish are not better defined, the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has warned.
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Energy scheme helps firms switch on to savings
The government’s new Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) – launched last week – offers food and drink manufacturers the chance to make significant savings, while demonstrating their green credentials, says the boss of the firm sponsoring the Food...