All Coronavirus articles – Page 99
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NewsFood suppliers fear factories could be ‘paralysed’ by face mask recommendation
Companies say a global shortage of the equipment would make it impossible for workplaces to remain open if the advice is changed
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NewsM&S to provide more clothing for discharged hospital patients
M&S has been delivering the clothing packs to the NHS Nightingale Hospital in London since earlier this month
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NewsFood companies reject claims they are blocking new plastic reduction rules
More than 20 campaigners, including scientists, campaigners and politicians, wrote an open letter claiming businesses were taking advantage
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NewsFWD and Cabinet Office link to create online food platform for care homes
The new food2care.co.uk site enables care homes to find wholesalers operating in their area
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NewsBritish Lion pledges eggs to NHS staff through food parcel scheme
The HelpNHSHeroes initiative sells boxes to workers on a not-for-profit basis
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NewsNorthern Irish hauliers warn of supply chain collapse without intervention
The collapse of demand has made it impossible for many firms to remain profitable
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NewsHensol Castle Distillery adds low-calorie liquor Trulo in four flavours
The brand said it was “more important than ever” to have a low-sugar, low-calorie liquor
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NewsWaitrose sees 8% sales hike as John Lewis faces slump
Chairman Sharon White is take a 20% pay cut on her £990,000 annual salary
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NewsM&S Food MD Stuart Machin reassures farmers while urging government to help dairy
In a letter to farming unions, Machin has reasserted M&S’s commitments while calling on the government to do more
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s it like getting a government-backed loan?
Q Catering Supplies faced disaster before securing a £500k lifeline
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NewsBlakemore Foodservice launches click & collect service at Darlaston DC
The service, which has a minimum spend of £50 per order, allows members of the public to buy food in bulk
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NewsCoronavirus: Gut health startup Bio&Me secures government loan
The brand secured funding a week within applying for it, despite widespread criticism of the scheme
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NewsCoronavirus: UK government announces £1.25bn package for ‘innovative firms’
The new scheme includes a £500m investment fund made up of cash from both the government and the private sector
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NewsCo-op Midcounties makes 10,000 food deliveries to vulnerable people
Since launching a home delivery service from scratch earlier this month, the society has partnered with 100 volunteering groups and 600 volunteers
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NewsKey food and drink workers to get coronavirus tests
The Grocer understands the aim is to be able to carry out 17,000 tests a day by the end of April
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NewsMany retailers weeks from collapse unless government pays rents, warn industry leaders
Companies that were viable before the coronavirus outbreak will be forced to file for administration if the government doesn’t step in
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NewsGraham’s expands DTC delivery amid coronavirus convenience demand
However, the company has endured production difficulties as a result of panic-buying and lockdown measures
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NewsCoronavirus: Defra confirms further relaxation of competition laws for dairy sector
It follows lobbying by processors, farmers and industry bodies for support amid a growing crisis in the sector
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NewsAsda expands contactless Scan & Go Mobile to all stores
The move has seen the retailer open its Scan & Go Mobile offering to 200 extra stores
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NewsSainsbury’s launches volunteer card to support those shopping for self-isolators
The new card follows a similar initiative by Waitrose earlier this month