City Food Lecture: “Grocery technology will become a driving force in customer loyalty”
The rapid adoption of technology will allow supermarkets to reduce food waste and drive ever greater customer loyalty, according to Mel Smith CBE, Ocado CEO and speaker at the 2021 City Food Lecture.
Report identifies sustainable approach to meat inspection
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has published a report which sets out how many of the challenges facing the small abattoir and poultry processing sectors can be addressed through the use of remote inspection.
Covid-19 has changed grocery game for good, says Ocado
Grocery shopping has changed for good as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Ocado, which reported a 35% increase in sales over the past year. In its full year results for the 52 weeks ended 29th November 2020, the online grocer saw underlying profits rise...
Trust in food industry at an all-time high
Trust in the food industry is at an all-time high as a result of continued supply during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest IGD Shopper Confidence Index. The Index blends a range of measures that relate directly to the food and consumer goods sector to...
Fishing industry calls for further Government support
The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) has written to MPs calling for further financial support as the seafood industry continues to struggle following the UK’s exit from the EU. Barrie Deas, chief executive of the NFFO, has written to Environment...
