All Coronavirus articles – Page 50
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PodcastThe Grocer’s Dairymen podcast: Ben Stansfield, The Cornish Cheese Co
On this episode of The Dairymen Podcast, we speak to Ben Stansfield from The Cornish Cheese Co about how he managed to save tonnes upon tonnes of his family businesses’ artisan cheese from being dumped when the country was plunged into lockdown earlier this year
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NewsAsda says drivers are ‘happy to chat’ as it fights lockdown loneliness
Asda’s 7,500 delivery drivers will have the option to wear a ‘happy to chat’ badge
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Comment & OpinionFood industry faces a tough fight against Johnson’s HFSS ads crackdown
Public opinion is likely to be on Johnson’s side, so the industry must make clear, factual arguments
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Comment & OpinionWhy big businesses must join McDonald’s in supporting local communities
McDonald’s is committed to supporting the future of British and Irish farming, says Nina Prichard, head of sustainable and ethical sourcing
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NewsCovid test & trace boss Mike Coupe announces mass testing trial for food industry
Trials of the testing programme have already been carried out and will be expanded next month
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NewsNew tier system slammed as ‘death knell’ for hospitality by foodservice wholesalers
The tougher tier system will see hospitality businesses in tier three only allowed to operate as takeaways
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NewsIndustry reacts to PM’s announcement shops can reopen from 2 December
BRC chief Helen Dickinson said the move would preserve the economy
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NewsMcQueens ‘more than doubles’ milk capacity amid DTC sales boom
The Scottish dairy firm said Covid-19 had accelerated consumer demand for its delivery services by almost 30%
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NewsMeat industry calls for Covid-19 vaccine priority after factory outbreaks
Out of 20 outbreaks reported at food processing facilities since May, more than a dozen have been at meat-related factories
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NewsFood suppliers revolt over government plans to ban HFSS advertising
The government launched a six-week consultation on its plans earlier this month
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NewsMars blames virus outbreak for 2020 profit and sales slowdown
The coronavirus crisis exacerbated a tough 2020 for the UK arm of the company
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NewsRetail and landlord chiefs at loggerheads over mounting debt crisis
The BRC has called for an extension to protections for tenants but the British Property Federation has slammed the suggestion as unsustainable
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Comment & OpinionIt’s a tough year to strike a suitable Christmas ad tone
The retailers’ festive campaigns are out – some are tugging at our heartstrings while others are poking fun at the year we’ve had. So who’s got it right?
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NewsTwo-thirds of M&S stores to stay open until midnight from 21 to 23 December
The upmarket retailer wants to better manage customer flow and ensure social distancing is maintained
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NewsCall for all-night deliveries to avoid Christmas shortages
The Grocer understands ministers have agreed to consider the move, along with a temporary loosening of restrictions on driver working hours, in a repeat of emergency measures introduced in March
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NewsConsumers Christmas shopping earlier and planning smaller gatherings
Despite reports the government is planning to temporarily lift restrictions on family gatherings over the festive period, sales figures suggest shoppers are planning scaled-down festivities
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NewsDelistings see Tesco top table for alleged GSCOP breaches
The supermarket reported a 12% year-on-year increase in breaches alleged by its suppliers, showed a report by the British Brands Group
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Analysis & FeaturesConsumer research: Has coronavirus dampened Britain’s appetite for dairy?
Promisingly for dairy suppliers, Brits craved milk during lockdown. But many are keen to try alternatives, too
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Analysis & FeaturesNPD Power List: who are the players pushing innovation through a pandemic
This year has been a story of survival for brands and retailers, leading to a focus on core products to keep shelves stocked. But the NPD pipeline hasn’t stopped, proving the tenacity and resilience of the industry’s top players
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Comment & OpinionAbuse against shopworkers has risen this year. How can we allow this for our ‘local heroes’?
The Co-op has reported a 39% increase in abuse, violence and antisocial behaviour towards staff since last year – a shocking statistic