Jobs Saved At DDD After Administrators Secure Sale
More than 100 jobs have been saved at DDD Limited, the Watford-based manufacturer of health and beauty products that collapsed into administration at the...
Supermarkets Ask Shoppers To Stop Stockpiling
Some of the UK’s leading food retailers have come together to appeal to shoppers to stop panic buying during the coronavirus outbreak, saying purchasing...
Panic Buying Intensifies Bullwhip Effect In Supply Chains
In response to the recent spate of panic buying due to the coronavirus, Dr Virginia Spiegler, senior lecturer in operations and supply chain management...
Research Shows Consumers Looking To Make Positive Changes To Diet
New research from IGD reveals a big appetite from consumers to be healthier and more sustainable in their food choices, and consumers are looking...
FMCG Firms Aiming For 100% Sustainable Packaging By 2025
Analysis by global consultancy Kearney has found that 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for sustainability, as the top 10 FMCG firms...
Unilever Set To Close Washing Powder Factory
Unilever has announced a proposal to close its washing powder factory in Warrington following a consumer shift towards liquid and gel capsule detergents.
The company...
Owner Of Disaronno And Tia Maria Brands Launching Its Own UK...
Italian spirits company Illva Saronno, best known for its Disaronno and Tia Maria drink brands, has announced the launch of its own UK subsidiary,...
Supermarkets Allowed To Increase Night-Time Deliveries; Seeking Relaxation Of Competition Rules
The government is extending the hours that deliveries can be made to supermarkets to help the industry respond to the spike in demand for...
Arla Enters Growing Plant-Based Product Market
Dairy giant Arla hopes to tap into growing consumer demand for plant-based products with the launch of a three-strong range of oat-based drinks.
The drinks...
Unilever Achieves Gender Balance Across Global Management Team
Unilever has announced that it has achieved gender balance across management globally, a year ahead of its target. With a higher representation of female...