Supply Chain

Sugar Shortage Seen by Licht

Global sugar production may trail demand for a second consecutive year as the lowest prices since 2010 spur consumers to buy more, according to F.O. Licht...

Noodle Hunger In Southeast Asia Testing Farmers In Australia

Wheat farmers in Australia, the world’s fourth-biggest shipper, will face an increasing challenge keeping up with their neighbors’ appetite for...

Lidl Announces Plans For Major DC In Spain

Discounter Lidl has announced plans for what is being touted as 'Europe's biggest distribution centre' in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. The facility,...

38% Of FMCG Execs Say Omni-Channel Strategies Have A Positive Effect On Profits

Just 38% of respondents to an industry survey carried out by EY and the Consumer Goods Forum believe that the development of omni-channel strategi...

Hardis Group Develops Warehouse Drone

Hardis Group, the French IT company, has developed a drone that could play a paramount role in the future of supply-chain logistics. The device, which...

Tesco Launches New Online Supplier Community Platform

UK supermarket giant Tesco has launched a new web-based platform with the aim of boosting collaboration, innovation and sustainability across its suppliers...

World Wheat Supply Will Be Bigger Than Forecast

The world will have even more wheat than expected, increasing a grain glut that’s kept a lid on global food inflation. The US Department of Agri...

Ice Cream Cakes Selling Like Hot Cakes

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest frozen- dessert chain, saw sales of ice cream cakes surge last quarter, helped by a new online-ordering system an...