All Coronavirus articles – Page 108
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Comment & OpinionAs 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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Analysis & FeaturesHow are supermarkets protecting and supporting their staff during the coronavirus crisis?
Retailers have been rolling out a wealth of measures to keep staff safe and make sure they feel valued. Here’s what each of the major supermarkets are doing
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NewsFood labelling materials running ‘critically low’, warn packaging suppliers
Allergen labelling could be at risk Food labelling could run out ‘within weeks’ because raw ingredients are being diverted into hand sanitisers, packaging manufacturers have warned. Hand sanitiser and inks for food labelling rely on the same supplies of ethanol, but the surge in demand for sanitiser ...
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NewsIndustry launches huge response to emergency appeal to feed vulnerable people
The IGD said there had been a huge response after talks between supermarkets, suppliers and charity bosses
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NewsNumber of Brits applying for food picking roles doubles
Applications from UK workers for roles picking fresh produce have almost doubled in little more than a week
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NewsMotor Fuel Group insists forecourts will remain open despite fuel sales collapse
Government figures from last weekend showed a 75% decline in petrol sales
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NewsI Heart Wines asks shoppers to nominate ‘Superheroes’ for prosecco gift
The Freixenet Copestick-owned brand partnered with personalised gifting firm Intervino to produce 2,500 bottles of the drink
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NewsPandemic triggers increased demand for gut health products
Major gut health brands have reported sales hikes
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NewsBoots bans browsing in some stores while Superdrug only restocks essential lines
Customers are informed at the entrance that browsing is not permitted and asked what they intend to buy
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NewsRice stockpiling begins amid fears global export bans could hurt supply
India, Vietnam and Cambodia have all reduced their rice exports in the past week
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InterviewsEmily Miles big interview: how the FSA is keeping food safe throughout Covid-19
The FSA’s new CEO is well equipped to handle the coronavirus crisis, with work to ensure safety and supply underway. Not forgetting Brexit, of course
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NewsM&S gives store and supply chain staff 15% pay bonus
The hike tops that of the 10% bonuses already announced by a number of supermarkets
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NewsB&M to temporarily close 49 stores
The 49 closures were typically of smaller branches, including some in shopping centres
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus 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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NewsCoronavirus: home baking surge among locked-down Brits leads to flour shortage
Regular bulk buyers and shoppers ‘have been purchasing much more flour than normal’ since the coronavirus outbreak began
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NewsBritish American Tobacco working on plant-based Covid-19 vaccine
The vaccine in development uses BAT’s proprietary, fast-growing tobacco plant technology
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NewsLidl to raise £2m for Childline as charity sees demand grow
Lidl’s commitment is an extension of its three-year partnership with the NSPCC
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NewsCoronavirus: Egg prices could rise amid ‘stretched’ supply chain
Feed costs have risen by 10%, which may see hikes passed on to consumers, producers have warned
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NewsTesco announces £30m community support package
The supermarket said it would provide £15m of food donations to FareShare and The Trussell Trust
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NewsBritish Frozen Food Federation reports spike in traffic to consumer website
Consumers looked into how to defrost products and the shelf-life of frozen food