Happy Halloween! If a pumpkin is going to feature in your festivities tonight, spare a thought for its source of supply.
UK pumpkin suppliers faced a difficult growing season this year due to adverse weather, with farmers in Kent and Sussex reporting that they struggled to grow enough of the squash to supply shops. (more…)
You probably weren’t looking for an example of subcontracting going wrong, but just in case, here’s one that descended into drama and crisis.
The relationship between a supplier, purchasing body and a group of residents hit an all-time low in Kent when angry residents took a worker hostage in a war over renovations. (more…)
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