All Coronavirus articles – Page 56
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NewsDanone unveils plant-based and big-pot extensions to Oykos range
The NPD has been launched to capitalise on the Covid-19-related rise in in-home occasions, Danone said
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NewsSignificant Covid outbreak at Cranswick pork plant in Norfolk
The pork processing giant said it expected some disruption to production as a result of the outbreak
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NewsDimbleby says government must ‘act immediately’ on hunger issue
The National Food Strategy recommends that ministers extend the Holiday Activities and Food programme nationwide
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NewsMorrisons and Asda step up help to fight school hunger
Moves come as pressure mounts on government to extend free school meals scheme beyond term time
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Comment & OpinionWelsh retail confusion should be a warning sign over further UK-wide restrictions
Retailers are still locked in talks over whether they can sell greetings cards, stationery, books, children’s clothing and even pumpkins
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NewsSupermarkets forced to cordon off non-essential items as Covid firebreak takes hold
Guidance published on the government’s website warns toy sections, clothing and a large range of electrical items will be shut down
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NewsChancellor extends support to wholesalers in new package
In a speech to the Commons yesterday, Sunak acknowledged the impact of the crisis on the hospitality supply chain
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NewsCovid-19 foodservice shutdown leads to reduction in British potato plantings
Trade has remained sluggish since pubs, restaurants and QSR outlets started reopening after lockdown in July
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NewsThe Black Farmer unveils DTC West Country meat box
The brand hopes to tap into heightened demand for delivered produce during Covid-19
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NewsGrocers could have to share online boom with landlords in new leases
The new model is said to be particularly relevant to grocers in travel hubs or shopping centres who have seen online sales rise through the likes of Deliveroo
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NewsFury over Welsh firebreak crackdown on non-essential products
The Welsh government is due to publish a list of non-essential items that could be temporarily banned from sale from 6pm tonight
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NewsCanned fish and meat sales get huge boost during lockdown
Sales of canned goods have surged since the spring’s national lockdown, rising 13.7% to £1,163.4m
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NewsWaitrose Bracknell warehouse staff test positive for coronavirus
A ‘small number’ of workers had tested positive and were self-isolating, Waitrose said
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NewsDettol links with Asda for hand sanitiser stations
The Reckitt Benckiser-owned brand has begun offering hand sanitiser at 694 Asda stores across the country
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NewsBooker suffers ‘significant impact’ from pandemic
The Tesco-owned wholesaler issued caution in its latest results
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NewsChristine Tacon fires parting shot over second wave supermarket delistings
Tacon, who is to stand down as GCA next week, has warned supermarkets they risk breaching the code if they embark on a further round of delistings without adequate notice
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NewsParfetts predicts sales could top £12m a week in bumper Christmas
Historically the wholesaler sees sales increase by about 15% during the Christmas season
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NewsTurkey industry calls for Covid-19 exemption for seasonal workers
BPC CEO Richard Griffiths said the UK turkey sector ‘cannot survive without access to non-UK labour’
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NewsMedina cashflow problems behind payment delays
Medina faced higher-than-anticipated immediate costs linked to the closure of its Hampshire-based Watson’s Dairy plant on 1 October
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NewsFareShare renews donations appeal ahead of ‘winter of hunger’
Charity heaped praise on the response of companies such as Asda, Sainsbury’s and XPO Logistics