All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 110
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NewsBidfood parent back in profit ahead of Covid-19 outbreak
Bidfood parent company BFS Group has bounced back into the black in its latest financial year, positioning the foodservice wholesaler in a stronger position ahead of the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsWaitrose launches summer holiday virtual cookery classes for children
The chefs will teach a different recipe each week, from sausage rolls to apple & cinnamon cakes
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Grocer 33Waitrose Tonbridge: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Customers have been stocking up ahead of face coverings becoming compulsory on Friday’
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NewsConvenience sales growth leads to spike in property market activity
Christie & Co said buyers were returning to the market and actively seeking out business opportunities
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Grocer 33‘Friendly, chatty and smiley’ staff win it for Waitrose
The winning store in Tonbridge was also ‘very clean’ and well-stocked with good displays throughout
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NewsCo-op launches new fund and TV ad to support food charities
Co-op has committed to a 20p donation every time a customer buys a picnic product
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NewsCo-op report reveals convenience share growth and preference for home comforts
Co-op, the largest player in the convenience sector, achieved a market share of 7.2% during the past 12 weeks
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NewsCoronavirus recovery plan launched for food & drink sector
The report is aimed at governments and policymakers in Westminster, Cardiff, Holyrood and Stormont
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NewsMusclefood reports start of turnaround following joint CEO appointment
The company delivered more than 135,000 orders at the height of panic buying in March
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NewsAlbion Fine Foods joins Unitas Wholesale buying group
Albion Fine Foods supplies chefs in London and the south east with a range of more than 4,000 products
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NewsShoppers willing to switch supermarket over safety worries, survey finds
Two-thirds of shoppers admitted loyalty to their favourite supermarket would be tested if safety measures were deemed ineffective, found a survey
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Analysis & FeaturesAre fmcg companies paying their suppliers quickly enough?
Supermarkets have led the way in paying suppliers more quickly – but many of fmcg’s biggest players are taking longer than recommended
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Grocer 33Waitrose Abergavenny: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We are awaiting an update from the Welsh government’
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Grocer 33Shopper felt ‘like a priority’ at winning Waitrose
A clean, organised, safe and well-stocked store helped Waitrose secure victory on this Sunday lunch shop
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NewsSainsbury’s to supply own-label products to Dobbies Garden Centres
The exclusive partnership is set to launch at the garden centre chain’s Edinburgh store later this month
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NewsAsda claims supermarket first with 100% recyclable crisp tube
The move will cut 98.2 tonnes of non-recyclable packaging from Asda’s operations each year
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NewsWaitrose sees further online order surge as shoppers stock up holiday homes
Waitrose reported a boost for customer orders for deliveries to holiday spots such as Truro and Weston-super-Mare
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NewsWrap urges development of recycling system for flexible plastic packaging
Only 4% of flexible plastic, which constitutes a quarter of all UK consumer plastic packaging by weight, is currently recycled
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NewsFace masks to be made mandatory in shops in England from 24 July
Failure to follow the new rules will lead to a fine of up to £100, which will reduce to £50 if paid promptly
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NewsSegro makes two London warehouses available to food charity City Harvest
City Harvest is working with numerous projects supporting London’s NHS workers and children missing out on free school meals