All Coronavirus articles – Page 39
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NewsMatt Hancock tells people not to shop for food in new Covid variant areas
Sources expressed fears government language over the safety of supermarkets could lead to panic buying
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NewsCompulsory dairy contracts get go-ahead from government
The proposal, backed by the devolved administrations, is set to shake up how the sector operates
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NewsFood workers told to report to work despite new Covid variant
The Grocer revealed last month that mass testing for coronavirus was being rolled out across the industry
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NewsRed meat benefits from turkey sales drop to enjoy ‘best Christmas on record’
Year-on-year beef roasting joint sales jumped by 18% over Christmas, AHDB said
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NewsBrits fear HFSS promotions ban will push up price of food
The survey by BritainThinks found 73% of shoppers said they usually or always purchased products that were on promotion
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NewsAsda announces online delivery priority for 5,000 nurseries
Asda said to would guarantee nurseries received priority access until the end of the summer
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NewsAvara Foods enjoys solid growth despite pandemic challenges
The poultry giant saw turnover climb by 5.6% in its latest accounts, while pre-tax profit rose 14.3%
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NewsSupermarkets will not automatically benefit from business rates relief extension in Scotland
The move is to ’ensure the relief only goes to those businesses who require it’ after supermarkets handed billions back last year
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NewsRedistribution groups launch new national body to fight hunger and food waste
The Independent Food Redistribution Network (Xcess) said it would look to establish and develop national strategies
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Category ReportToxic habits: household category report 2021
Covid has created a nation of clean freaks, sparking fears over our ‘toxic load’ and soaring plastic use. Can ‘safer’ brands cash in?
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Comment & OpinionThe pandemic is great news for food fraudsters. So is Brexit
Food fraud cases are on the rise. Is the next horsemeat scandal just around the corner?
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NewsMost forecourt operators expect sector to recover by 2024
The poll also found 38% of forecourt operators expect to see a recovery this year
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NewsFood leaders warn HFSS crackdown will sabotage post-Brexit trade deals
The government is currently consulting on plans including location and volume-based HFSS promotions
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NewsDrinks suppliers and supermarkets to unite for DRS management company launch
Negotiations have focused on the creation of an independent company to run DRS in Scotland
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NewsAsda expands in-store vaccinations as patients get first jabs
The supermarket launched its first in-store Covid vaccination service at its Cape Hill store today
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NewsGlobal food fraud rising as result of pandemic, report finds
Adulteration cases increased by 30% and counterfeit incidents by 47%
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NewsCentral England Co-op offers shoppers free home delivery
Orders will be delivered through the society’s partnerships with Snappy Shopper and Appy Shop
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NewsSupermarkets and other food retailers to get mass Covid-19 testing
Only businesses with at least 50 staff will be eligible for the programme
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NewsWholesalers fear government is ‘prepared to let them fail’
FWD has been lobbying government for sector specific support for nine months
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NewsMorrisons ramps up support for food banks with £5m commitment
Last year Morrisons delivered £10m of stock to food banks across the UK