All Coronavirus articles – Page 31
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News‘Say’ vs ‘do’ shopper behaviour gap closing on sustainability issues
The narrowing of the gap is likely to be driven by coronavirus restrictions, Streetbees told The Grocer Conference
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Comment & OpinionThe time is now for UK government to deliver a world-leading food policy
Too many food strategies have previously been academic reports with little chance of success, says Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the BRC
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Comment & OpinionWe can’t keep taking the food industry’s resilience for granted
The industry has stepped up during the pandemic, and the government is now relying on it to fight its own way through Brexit, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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NewsWilko claims UK high street first with face mask recycling points
The home and garden retailer is introducing face mask recycling bins at 150 stores
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NewsCovid demand drives General Mills sales even higher
The US-headquartered group, which owns brands such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker and Old El Paso, reported an 8% jump in net sales
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NewsFareShare scours supply chain for new head of food as Jo Dyson steps down
Dyson, who joined FareShare in 2018, began her career as a buyer for Sainsbury’s
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NewsMorrisons brings back bagless deliveries after pause during pandemic
Bags will no longer be used for any products picked in store for deliveries or click & collect orders from 1 April
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NewsCity snapshot: Prices unexpectedly tumble in February as lockdown drags on
The rate of UK inflation has taken an unexpected fall in February as a result of continued discounting on clothes as retailers attempt to generate consumer interest as lockdown wears on. Food prices also fell again as the supermarkets battled it out over price.
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InterviewsRoger Burnley big interview: the outgoing Asda CEO on five years ‘spinning two plates’
Roger Burnley’s tenure at the helm of Asda has been full of distraction and change. So as he prepares to step down, what does he think his legacy will be?
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NewsAbuse against convenience store workers rising, says ACS
Staff faced 40,000 cases of physical violence, with over one in four involving a weapon
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NewsShoppers look to plant-based spreads in lockdown, research claims
A poll for Flora owner Upfield showed 39% of shoppers had switched from butter to margarine and non-dairy spreads
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Analysis & FeaturesLockdown anniversary: How has Covid changed UK eating and shopping habits?
As the country looks forward to a gradual reopening of the economy, what are the lasting impacts of the restrictions – and the pandemic – on Britain’s eating and shopping habits?
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Comment & OpinionThe online tax debate simply highlights the problem with business rates
Although it’s later than desired, it’s perhaps a good sign that the government will be looking at the online tax in autumn
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NewsMorrisons to donate 100,000 Easter eggs to vulnerable people
Morrisons Community Champions will work with local food banks, schools and community groups
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NewsRoger Burnley: running Asda during Covid and takeover like ‘spinning two plates at once’
The Asda CEO announced yesterday he would be standing down next year
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NewsIceland to turn down business rates holiday extension
It follows criticism of Iceland for holding on to the relief for 2020-21 while a string of its rivals handed it back
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NewsIceland slated for voucher push after pocketing rates relief
A major rival has slammed Iceland for giving away ’20%’ discounts while arguing it cannot afford to repay business rates relief
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Comment & OpinionRetail’s rent debt crisis: how the government’s call for evidence could help
The government has signalled its willingness to resort to ‘legislative options’ to address the impasse over mounting rent debt
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NewsHenry Dimbleby set to call for ‘radical’ overhaul of food system
A presentation Dimbleby gave to the Food & Drink Sector Council this week has been described as ‘shocking’
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NewsLondon based Asian foods wholesaler SeeWoo bags £500k in council grants
SeeWoo has been forced to make 50 of its 120 staff redundant over the past 12 months