Almost exactly a year ago, Tesco was making me ponder on the nature of relationships in the food supply chain.... 1/2 #harperretail

And a year on, Tesco make me think again. 2/2 #harperretail bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

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🤖 The Co-op is rolling out autonomous grocery #delivery robots across #Manchester today through its partnership with Starship Technologies and Trafford Council. bit.ly/3LlrkHn

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Milktech NZ welcome to #shropshire and to Harper Adams University newsroom.telford.gov.uk/News/Details/1…

“a warning to the whole industry of a fundamental systemic problem that cannot be simply addressed by a call for redistribution of margins, improved supply contracts or a woolly understanding of the risks that lie ahead.” #harperretail thegrocer.co.uk/supply-chain/o…

As a mum who is an anti-racism activist & academic who also supports students into placements, internships and graduate jobs this is my absolute worst fear in my job. He was failed. This should never, ever happen. My sincere condolences to Anugrah’s loved ones 💔

UK supermarkets: bargain-hunting will put pressure on margins ft.com/content/4efabe… #harperretail

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Student Gurpreet from Aston Law School speaks eloquently Advance HE #empsymp23 about cross-disciplinary learning at Aston University

"UK supermarkets face calls for CMA investigation after profiteering claims" Pub-garden conversation over the weekend. Me: "but profits down, low margins!" Grower: "but hiding behind big sterling profit". You? #harperretail grocerygazette.co.uk/2023/05/02/uk-…

Environment and Rural Affairs Subcommittee launch investigation into fairness in the food supply chain. Will cover power, regulation, price, fairness and affordable / healthy food. ⁦Harper Adams Food⁩ #harperretail thetimes.co.uk/article/mps-to…

“Given ongoing concerns about high prices, we are announcing the stepping up of our work in the grocery sector to understand whether any failure in competition is contributing to grocery prices being higher than they would be in a well-functioning market.”

Investment needed for alternative proteins on big scale. foodmanagement.today/investment-nee…

A quarter of children now living in households with less than £7,400 pre-benefit income per year.

I agree. While I appreciate the respect within @lydiajarnold’s suggestion, it’s up to me to manage my diary availability and block out time to manage my days. Keep it simple?!

What he said 👇“Start treating ultra-processed food like tobacco” thetimes.co.uk/article/start-… ⁦Harper Adams Food⁩

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