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Artificial Intelligence (AI) growing in prevalence within our global supply chains

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly driving the transformation of our global supply chains. AI-powered technologies like robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning (ML), and predictive analytics are helping companies automate and optimise their supply chain operations. They are helping supply chain operators to become more efficient and to drive down costs, while making supply chains …

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Formal protection is vital for famous British foods in export markets

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Last month it was reported that some of our most famous Food exports have yet to receive formal protection in Japan, despite the UK-Japan free trade agreement being almost 3 years’ old and heralded by the UK Government at the time as a ‘historic, landmark deal’. The UK Protected Food Names Association reported that some …

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SMEs are integral to us achieving our global sustainable development goals

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COP26 dominated our newsfeeds, radio waves and television screens in November 2021, and rightly so. We are on the verge of no going back; time for ideas and negotiation has passed, we need action. Perhaps influenced by this coverage, but also inspired by a spell in the most spectacular Scottish Highlands, I remember reflecting on …

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What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and how does it affect me as an exporter?

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If you have your finger on the pulse regarding sustainability, you’ve likely heard of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) but may still be wondering how it affects you. Quite simply, EPR is an environmental policy that makes producers responsible for the entire life cycle of the products that they introduce onto the market, importantly, from their …

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