Supply Chain

World Can't Get Enough Soy, Top Growers Ship At Record Pace

The world can’t seem to get its fill of soybeans. Exports from the U.S. and Brazil, the world’s largest growers, are the highest ever for th...

UK Shoppers Have 'Huge Misunderstanding' Of Sugar Tax: Nielsen

Nearly 80% of shoppers are aware of the potential new sugar tax in the UK, but the majority incorrectly think it applies to more than just soft drinks, acc...

Portugal Mandates Labelling Of Milk Origin

The Portuguese Government has passed legislation that requires suppliers to label the origin of milk and dairy products. The new regulations are intende...

US Trade Gap Narrower Than Forecast As Service Exports Rise

The U.S. trade deficit was narrower than forecast in March as record exports of services partly cushioned a drop in merchandise shipments, Commerce Departm...

EuroCommerce Calls For Stakeholders To 'Put Aside Divisive Polemics'

Business lobby group EuroCommerce has called for 'positive and productive dialogue' on retail and its relationships with farmers in response...

Ceretalto Acquires Two Factories In Spain

Multinational cereal-based product producer Cerealto continues to expand in Southern Europe by acquiring new bread and pastries factories in Spain. An a...

Global Wheat Glut Seen Mostly Unscathed By Damage To U.S. Crops

A U.S. snowstorm that sent wheat prices surging this week on concerns about crop damage will do little to stop global inventories piling up. World stock...

Success For Carrefour’s Local Milk Project In Italy

Carrefour Italia has seen a 10% growth in sales over the past year for its local milk promotion initiative. Launched one year ago, the 'Piemunto' p...