Supply Chain

Efficiency and communication 'key to mitigating rising food costs'

18-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Despite ever rising food costs, there are ways to cut costs and save money without compromising on quality, operators were advised at a conference to discuss the issue.

Egg scandal demands greater scrutiny of supply chain

22-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Food businesses must implement robust supplier management systems following the Fipronil egg scandal, they have been warned.

Horsemeat scandal: Whitbread and M&B withdraw food supplied by Paragon

27-Feb-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Hospitality giants Whitbread and Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) have withdrawn products supplied by Paragon foods after they tested positive for horse DNA.

Horsemeat scandal: Whitbread calls for tougher supply chain regime

26-Feb-2013 By John Harrington

Whitbread has said that a wholesale change is required to the way the supply chain is regulated and a tougher regime needs to be put in place on the back of the horsemeat scandal.

Britvic and AG Barr agree merger deal

14-Nov-2012 By M&C Report

Soft drinks suppliers Britvic and AG Barr have announced that they have reached an agreement to merge to create a new company called Barr Britvic Soft Drinks.

BFFF launches frozen food conference

06-Jan-2011 By Jessica Harvey Jessica

The conference and exhibition will offer businesses in all sectors of the industry an opportunity to share knowledge and hear talks about the future...

Back to Basics: Keeping an eye on your kegs

23-Sep-2008

Twenty years ago there was no such thing as the Beer Orders and the pub world was a very different place. The beer tie was just a bit more popular...

ScotCo: job losses only part of the picture

05-Feb-2004

Scottish Courage has denied it plans to axe up to 500 jobs across its UK distribution network. Parent company Scottish & Newcastle admitted...

Ranner in new role with Punch

02-Oct-2003

Punch has appointed a director of logistics to ensure its 4,500 tenants receive their order on time. Simon Ranner, 36, who previously worked as...