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Category Archives: 2012
Food and drink prices to rise in 2013
The impact of climate change and increased trade in the developing world mean food and drink inflation will continue to affect buyers next year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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NEPO meets social care aims with national framework
“This is a potential step change for the future of procurement and social care,” NEPO director Ian Taylor tells SM.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Levi’s cuts toxic chemicals from supply chain
Following a social media campaign, the jeans manufacturer has committed to phase out hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Manufacturers urge government for SME support
Attempts to boost UK SMEs have been communicated poorly and are too slow, according to an industry report.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Rotherham Trust looks for low-carbon innovation
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust claims it is shaking up the supply chain, asking suppliers to compete to provide low-carbon catering for its hospital.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Businesses should make procurement ‘SME friendly’
Small firms are often put off bidding for contracts with large companies because tendering is too complex, according to the Institute for Sustainability.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Rotherham Trust looks for low-carbon innovation
The NHS trust wants to find suppliers capable of helping it provide a more sustainable catering service for a new contract.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Businesses should make procurement ‘SME friendly’
Small firms are often put off bidding for contracts with large companies because tendering is too complex, according to the Institute for Sustainability.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Chocolate maker secures supplies with cocoa processor purchase
Barry Callebaut will become the world’s biggest cocoa processor and ensure security of supply for its manufacturing operation with acquisition of a division of Petra Foods.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Cruise firm ensures animal welfare is shipshape
Royal Caribbean Cruises has committed to eliminate the use of gestation crates in its pork supply chain.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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