Times signals Tesco supplier "revolt" - 03 Nov
The Sunday Times reports that food manufacturers are resisting pressure from the UK's number-one supermarket group to reduce prices and increase kickbacks.
Dunnes staff deserve Asda explanation - 04 Nov
According to today's Belfast Telegraph, Mandate, the trade union representing staff at Ireland's largest retailer Dunnes Stores, has written to the company seeking clarification of rumours that it may be taken over by Asda.
Tesco counters suppliers' claims - 21 Nov
Growers' and suppliers' claims of "bully-boy" tactics by the supermarkets have been strongly refuted as the multiples came in for more criticism amid rising food prices.
Eight arrested in human trafficking raids - 20 Nov
More than 60 men and women from eastern Europe were removed from leek harvesting in Lincolnshire this week, in what is thought to be the UK's biggest-ever operation against human trafficking for labour exploitation.
Tesco launches 'monster' veg - 25 Nov
Tesco has decided to offer its customers a 'monster' way to beat the credit crunch by embracing new EU fresh produce laws.
JPMO to cease trading - 17 Nov
Jersey Produce Marketing Organisation (JPMO) is to cease trading as tomato exports from the island grind to a halt.
Hex River Valley flooded out - 19 Nov
The largest flood in living memory devastated the low-lying areas of South Africa's Hex River Valley last week.
Asda scores British edamame bean first - 13 Nov
Asda is set to become the first-ever British retailer to sell edamame beans fresh in their pods.
Ex-Sainsbury's man issues call to arms - 28 Nov
Former Sainsbury's food director Ian Merton has called on growers and marketing companies to support supermarkets through the economic slowdown, insisting they are facing the same pressures as the rest of the supply chain.
GFSI strengthens foodservice focus - 05 Nov
Retailers, manufacturers and foodservice companies have joined forces with the appointment of a new board of directors for the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
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