What are the prospects for vertical farming in Europe?
The first phase of construction on Europe's largest vertical farm was completed and the companies behind the site are confident about the sector's outlook, David Green writes.
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Vertical-farm operator Infarm gets more funding
Infarm, the Germany-based vertical-farm operator, has attracted more funding to fuel its bid to "make a truly global impact".
Will Covid-19 spark change in UK supplier payment terms?
We look at the records of how the UK's largest grocers – and manufacturers – have been paying their suppliers and wonder if the recent changes to help suppliers will stick around.
AI technology advances in retail – what it might mean for suppliers
Dan Robinson finds out how major UK retailers are using the latest AI technology and the impact that could have on the supply chain.
UK food retail CEOs issue ‘no-deal’ Brexit warning
The CEOs of most of the UK's largest food retailers have written to the country's MPs to warn of the "significant disruption" facing the industry from a 'no-deal' Brexit.
New products – Sophie’s Kitchen makes UK debut with Sainsbury’s listing; Danone links up with Diageo in US for Baileys Coffee Creamers; Greencore among suppliers for new M&S vegan range, Danone rolls out Silk Oat Yeah milk drink line in US
This week's batch of new products includes a new Keto diet range from SlimFast and a Quorn Foods-based vegan sausage roll from Greggs. Sophie's Kitchen makes UK debut with Sainsbury's listing…
2 Sisters expands Cavaghan & Gray plant after winning M&S contract
UK-based 2 Sisters Food Group is investing GBP7m (US$9m) in a prepared meals factory in the north-west of England after winning a "major contract" with retailer Marks and Spencer. The…
Strike action at UK’s Scotbeef suspended as talks move to ACAS
Two planned strikes at the UK's Scotbeef, which supplies major food retailers including Marks and Spencer, Aldi and Lidl, have been suspended after the company agreed to move talks over…
Under-scrutiny 2 Sisters poultry plant to resume production
2 Sisters Food Group plans to restart production this week at its poultry processing plant at West Bromwich in the Midlands, which was temporarily closed in September after an investigation revealed…
2 Sisters owner tells parliament hearing “mistakes have been made”
The owner of UK poultry processor 2 Sisters Food Group, which is under investigation for alleged breaches of hygiene standards, has told a parliamentary committee "mistakes have been made'' and pledged to…
Marks and Spencer investigating Hook2Sisters over animal welfare
UK retailer Marks and Spencer is investigating a poultry supplier, Hook2Sisters, after an animal rights organisation published "disturbing" images of conditions on two poultry farms. People for the Ethical Treatment…
