All Coronavirus articles – Page 15
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NewsFareShare urges government to extend Food Waste Fund with new campaign
The food redistribution charity said that without the government’s continued financial support, around 53 million meals worth of food a year would be wasted
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Comment & OpinionWhy the British food sector is facing a labour crisis - and what we can do about it
The current crisis ultimately stems from a lack of understanding about how food production and supply works, says NFU vice president Tom Bradshaw
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NewsLindahls makes first move into chilled desserts with Protein Pudding launch
The Lactalis Nestlé brand hopes to capitalise on a perceived rise in demand for protein products during the Covid-19 pandemic
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NewsHeron Foods estate growth slowed by pandemic
The frozen food retailer has a long-term vision to grow the business but 20 to 30 stores a year, but the estate grew by just 13 in the year to 27 March 2021
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NewsSewell On The Go profits soar despite 18% sales decline
The retailer said a shift towards store-only visits compensated for the fuel sales slump
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PodcastThe Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast: Nick Kenyon, Dewlay Cheesemakers
In this episode of The Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast, we speak to Nick Kenyon of Dewlay Cheesemakers about generating renewable energy with a 26-metre high, two-megawatt wind turbine
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NewsGovernment failing to act on labour crisis, despite warnings of pig cull
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies told The Grocer: “Nothing helpful has so far come back from government”
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NewsSouth Caernarfon Creameries racks up record profit
The Welsh business shrugged off pandemic-based challenges to post operating profits of £3.4m in its latest accounts
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NewsMeat sector welcomes food processing T Level module announcement
But the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers called on the government to go further and introduce a full food industry-related T Level
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NewsJolly Hog moves into ham with FareShare tie-up
The launch includes a commitment by The Jolly Hog to donate 50,000 packs of the ham to FareShare every year
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NewsLabour crisis revealed: Food shortages caused by 500,000 worker deficit
A new report estimates there are over half a million posts that need to be filled across farming, food production and distribution, as well as retail and hospitality
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NewsBirds Eye expands Chicken Shop range with BBQ Popcorn Chicken
The product is set to go on sale in Tesco from 8 September with another listing in Morrisons the following week
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NewsPremier Foods launches hybrid working to boost productivity
Premier Foods is introducing a new hybrid working model aimed at boosting productivity and personal wellbeing
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NewsMeat producers warn supermarkets of seasonal shortages as labour crisis bites
One major supplier told The Grocer its already simplified ranges could be further cut in the run-up to the festive period
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Category ReportCold snap: winter remedies category report 2021
With a lockdown immunity debt about to come due, sniffles are expected to return with a bang this winter. Can remedies profit?
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NewsHousehold food waste on rise as pandemic restrictions ease
Food waste in July 2021 was on par with pre-pandemic levels at 19.7%
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NewsArla expecting stormy end to year, despite strong H1 results
The dairy co-op said its recent milk supply chain issues were expected to continue over the coming weeks, potentially impacting H2 results
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NewsSchools told to prepare for food shortages
Wholesalers are warning schools of the need to ‘stock up’ as the HGV driver crisis intensifies
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NewsBirds Eye poll: 40% of families more likely to buy frozen food since Covid-19 pandemic
The key considerations for choosing the category included convenience and pricing
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act actually deter would-be abusers?
From today it has become a statutory offence to assault, threaten or abuse a retail worker in Scotland