All Coronavirus articles – Page 119
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NewsCoronavirus: FareShare appeals for extra funding and volunteers
The charity also issued an appeal to the food industry to step up and divert more surplus food to charities
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NewsCoronavirus: supermarkets hope to co-operate on store closures and food supplies
Retail leaders today repeated a call for calm after shopper stockpiling saw many shelves left bare
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Analysis & FeaturesCoronavirus: statements from the supermarket bosses
Supermarket bosses have penned letters to let customers know they’re keeping warehouses fully stocked, restricting bulk purchases and that they shouldn’t be buying more than they need
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NewsCity snapshot: Associated British Foods warns of impact of Primark European store closures
Associated British Foods has this morning warned the temporary closures of its Primark stores in Italy, France, Spain and Austria could cost £190m in lost sales. Plus The BRC and supermarkets issue public plea over panic buying and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCoronavirus: Government plans extension to Sunday trading hours
It is understood that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is considering the measure to allow supermarkets to cope with a huge spike in demand
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NewsDeliveroo launches ‘no contact’ drop-offs for coronavirus self-isolators
Customers can now use the app to request that the food is left on the doorstep
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NewsMorrisons looks to ease small supplier cashflow problems with faster payments
Farmers, local food makers and many more small businesses will be paid early
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Analysis & FeaturesHow is the food and drink supply chain coping with coronavirus?
The impact of Covid-19 is only getting worse. Can the industry cope, and what needs to be done?
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NewsCoronavirus: British Meat Processors Association postpones conference
Delegates from around the world were expected to attend the body’s Rethink conference on 17 March
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NewsIceland boss calls for coronavirus minister to aid industry communication
Walker described the government’s initial response to the outbreak as “non-existent”
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink is doing a great job, keeping calm and carrying on amidst the panic buying
Shoppers have been voting with their feet and their fingers as panic has set in
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Comment & OpinionStockpiling could lead to a much-needed revival for frozen food
Freezer sales jumped over 200% last week, according to manufacturer AO.com
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NewsCoronavirus: Ocado delivering no further than doorstep
Drivers will no longer enter customers’ homes to carry in deliveries
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NewsCoronavirus: Emergency measures will give supermarkets a ‘key role’ in fighting virus
Ministers are set to press the button on changes including allowing supermarkets to share data to try to avoid food shortages
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NewsFoodservice wholesalers predict tough months as coronavirus threatens hospitality sector
Wholesalers have told The Grocer the picture is already bad for many of their customers
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NewsCity snapshot: WH Smith says coronavirus outbreak will cost up to £130m of sales
Shares in travel retailer WH Smith have collapsed after it warned the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus will hit its annual sales by up to £130m and its bottom line by up to £40m. Plus, markets plunge again on coronavirus spread, Carrs Group issues profits warning, C&C Group updates the market and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsWilliam Reed postpones UK Food Shows in wake of coronavirus
Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show and National Convenience Show will now take place at the NEC on 7-9 September 2020
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Comment & OpinionBudget shows ministers are not underestimating the impact of coronavirus
If ever there was a Budget not intended for the “long term” this was it
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NewsCoronavirus: Morrisons postpones Harrogate supplier conference
The supermarket was due to address suppliers in Harrogate on 24 March
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NewsWholesalers taking ‘common-sense’ approach to restricting sales of hygiene products
One specialist household another personal care wholesaler sees sales jump 28%