Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 139
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Coronavirus threatens sustainability: plastic is making a comeback
It’s time for recycling work to be considered essential
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Companies thank NHS staff with food donations
Acts of kindness and charity throughout the coronavirus crisis have been legion
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Retiree Dave Bailey begins again at Central England Co-op
It’s not just retired medical staff who are returning to work to help fight the virus
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Lucky Devils do delivery via ‘Boober’ service
Enterprising strip club Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland, Oregon, is doing its bit for society during lockdown
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Asda wheels out Burnley to offer reassurance and clarity
The big four have all come up with ads addressing the new rules of shopping
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We mustn’t let politics get in the way of staff safety or production
Strong leadership is needed from government, as well as businesses and union leaders
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As colleagues continue to do our industry proud, GroceryAid is here to support them
As president, I have seen first-hand the difference GroceryAid makes to lives and we stand ready for the challenge ahead
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Coronavirus crisis must lead to fundamental reforms for food supply
Food is too important for its risks not to be overseen by the government
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The food supply chain must think about post-disaster recovery
Schedules will level quickly and flows will be managed, says Liam Fassam, associate professor, supply chain management at the University of Northampton
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The problem with ‘panic buying’ sanitary products
Many of those who do not fit into the low income bracket are slowly realising the reality of period poverty, said Shepper’s Alexandra Lawrence
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Easing of buying restrictions points to much needed respite
The industry needs to be able to move on from dealing with panic buying
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Nimble independent shops are proving their worth during the coronavirus crisis
Small grocers, delis, farm shops, and markets have been able to rejig their businesses quickly, says Joanna Blythman
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Should essential retailers still be selling hot tubs and phone chargers?
Poundland yesterday told “the chunterers to pipe down” for the sake of its “18,000 key workers”
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Give thanks to our remarkable food industry workers
The food industry is full of exceptional people doing exceptional work in these difficult times, says Eagle Eye’s Tim Mason
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Mixed messages from the government are hampering the food and drinks industry’s coronavirus response
Boris Johnson clearly hasn’t grasped that the supermarkets don’t have the capacity to meet demand
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Love in the aisles: Iceland store plays host to proposal
Coronavirus may have put a few weddings on hold, but it can’t stand in the way of true love
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Off Menu podcast serves up 50th course of foodie fun
Looking for ways to keep occupied during lockdown?
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US food delivery company DoorDash gets behind restaurants
We’re going international for this week’s ad of the week
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Coronavirus: Can Our Supermarkets Cope? Channel 4’s quest for disaster proves unhelpful
As grocery shelves were stripped bare, the programme received outpourings of scorn on social media for spreading yet more fear
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Autistic shoppers need particular support at this time of crisis
If they can find reserves of time and energy, it would be much appreciated if supermarkets could try to ease the burden of autistic people and their carers