All Coronavirus articles – Page 97
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NewsShipping industry bailout lacks key details, claim trade bodies
Ferry operators received a multimillion-pound support package on Friday
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NewsPoundland to reward staff with extra week’s holiday
The variety discounter has also committed to staying closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
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NewsOppo launches DTC service with free tubs for neighbours
All of the profits from sales will be donated to NHS Charities Together
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NewsTesco links with Branston to sell cheaper potatoes usually sent to foodservice
The retailer will offer a new ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ SKU containing foodservice potatoes to shoppers
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Comment & OpinionThe food industry is doing amazing work. It deserves respect from politicians and the public
Coronavirus is bringing out the very best in humanity – but the worst, too
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NewsConvenience stores urged to sign up to vulnerable shopping service
Retailers can now submit a form to their local authority that details the products and services they have available
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NewsDon’t inject disinfectant, cleaning brands warn after Trump suggestion
Cleaning brands were trending on Twitter today after the US president’s suggestion for tackling coronavirus
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NewsVulnerable people to be redirected from online deliveries to volunteer shoppers
The move marks a major change of direction by the government
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NewsBooths launches push to support artisan cheesemakers
The #supportartisancheese campaign aims to help local producers hit by the coronavirus lockdown
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NewsDisabled shoppers plan class action against supermarkets
The mults were said to be failing to make “reasonable adjustments” for disabled people
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News‘Grave concern’ at supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals
Campaigners hoped schools would continue to provide meals Retailers, campaigners and MPs have expressed “grave concern” that the supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals is leaving many of the UK’s most vulnerable children underfed. There has been widespread frustration with the government scheme that provides supermarket vouchers ...
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NewsGrowers face death threats after flying in seasonal migrant workers
Firms have been trying to make up for a potential shortfall in the number of fruit & veg pickers
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NewsAF Blakemore links with Royal Voluntary Service to provide food & drink essentials
Blakemore drivers will deliver the products to four Royal Voluntary Service distribution centres across the UK
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NewsMorrisons reopens meat and fish counters as barbecue bars
The retailer will sell food originally destined for the foodservice sector in the new steak and fish bars
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NewsLook beyond best before dates for food donations to cut waste, urges Wrap
There is no legal requirement for fresh, uncut fruit & vegetables to carry any date label
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Analysis & FeaturesAre supermarkets doing enough to keep the prices of groceries down?
Amid soaring demand, supermarkets have been careful not to increase prices, but with promos axed to stabilise supply the effect is inflationary
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NewsFareShare calls for more donations for vulnerable as rescue mission falls short
A rescue mission overseen by FareShare and IGD is still nearly 60% short of its target
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NewsSainsbury’s to extend opening hours and reopen petrol station stores
CEO Mike Coupe told customers the vast majority of the chain’s supermarkets will be open from 8am to 10pm from Monday
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NewsPoundstretcher slammed by staff over lack of safety provisions
Some stores have had no hand sanitiser since February, an area manager said
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Comment & OpinionWhy the food industry must be wary of coronavirus fake news stories
Bogus food and drink ads are inevitable – and they could have serious consequences for consumers and the industry