All Coronavirus articles – Page 119
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Coronavirus: 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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Iceland 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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Food 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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Stockpiling 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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Coronavirus: Ocado delivering no further than doorstep
Drivers will no longer enter customers’ homes to carry in deliveries
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Coronavirus: 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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Foodservice 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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City 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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William 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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Budget 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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Coronavirus: Morrisons postpones Harrogate supplier conference
The supermarket was due to address suppliers in Harrogate on 24 March
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Wholesalers taking ‘common-sense’ approach to restricting sales of hygiene products
One specialist household another personal care wholesaler sees sales jump 28%
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Coronavirus outbreak threatens EU trade talks, says Gove
The government has received indications from the EU that it wishes to postpone negotiations
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Coronavirus: Deliveroo launches support fund for sick riders
It will pay out to impacted delivery riders in excess of the equivalent of UK statutory sick pay for up to 14 days
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Don’t panic: toilet roll production and distribution normal, say suppliers
The outbreak has had no immediate impact on the UK tissue industry, tissue manufacturing, wholesale stock levels, the industry supply chain or supply to retailers
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Coronavirus: Ocado pleads for supplier help to cope with demand
A pleading communication from Ocado Retail CEO Mel Smith warned suppliers to expect ‘volatility in orders placed’
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Sainsbury’s joins major supermarkets rationing sales of hygiene products
The retailer is now limiting purchases of handwash, tissues, cleaning products and pain relief
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Calls for carrier bag charge to be dropped as part of coronavirus fight
The Grocer understands the proposal was made by a leading supermarket boss yesterday
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Coronavirus: New emergency plans could use army to deliver food to shops
Ministers have stepped up their talks with the industry on how to tackle the crisis
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Coronavirus: government agrees to temporarily scrap delivery curfews
It said the move would help ease temporary shortages caused by panic buying