Trusted data is key for ‘omnichannel’
Food manufacturers would gain greater control over their supply chains by embracing E-commerce and optimising their back office systems, experts have claimed.
Archives for July 6, 2015
CCE invests £6M and signs Scottish business pledge
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has invested £6M in its Scottish operations and signed up to the Scottish Business Pledge, in a bid to boost productivity, competitiveness and fair work.
Obese should pay more for NHS care
People who abuse their bodies by eating poorly and not exercising enough should pay more towards the National Health Service (NHS) than those who take better care of themselves, a business strategist has controversially suggested.
Nestlé questions its shelf-life needs
Nestlé has suggested that its packaging for shelf-stable products may in many cases be overspecified, and that a more sustainable use of materials could go hand-in-hand with reduced shelf-life.
Food promises ‘won election for Conservatives’
Food industry promises were decisive factors that helped the Conservative Party win the May general election, says a senior government minister.
Transport chaos in Calais ‘must end now’: FTA
The French government must act urgently to end the transport chaos in the port of Calais caused by striking French ferry workers, warns the Freight Transport Association (FTA), as further strikes were planned today (July 7).
M&S food in ‘very good place’ but pressure mounts on boss
Marks & Spencer (M&S) food remains in a “very good place”, although pressure is mounting on the retailer’s boss as the rest of the business lags behind, according to market analysts.
Calais migrant death highlights need to end transport chaos
The death of migrant while trying to board a freight shuttle to Britain has prompted the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to write to Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to do more to end the chaotic scenes caused by illegal migrants and ferry...
Supply Chain and Logistics Newsletter launched
A new free monthly Supply Chain and Logistics Newsletter has been launched by the Food Manufacture Group.