All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 106
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NewsAsda trials new coating technology to increase fruit shelf life
Asda claimed the link-up with Apeel Sciences could “drastically reduce food waste” and potentially cut the use of plastic
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NewsTesco rolls out third phase of price cuts on over 100 products
Launching today, the cuts follow previous phases of the campaign in January and May, as Tesco continues to fight competition from the discounters
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NewsSoft drinks sugar levy revenues swallowed up by Treasury review
Sugar levy was supposed to be ringfenced to support children’s health and to help tackle the obesity crisis in schools
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NewsCustoms pop-ups set to ease no-deal Brexit port delays
The checkpoints would house customs agents able to complete paperwork needed to get through Calais without long delays
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NewsWrap urges ‘collective action’ over threat to UK water supply
At least six major areas of the country could face a crisis on quality and availability of water, the Wrap report suggests
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NewsSupermarkets face 20% capacity cut in ‘best-case’ no-deal Brexit
The BRC said the gridlock would trap large numbers of empty lorries travelling back to Europe to pick up supplies for supermarkets
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NewsAsda faces pay deal protests at stores in London and East Anglia
GMB London Region said it would be holding a number of demonstrations this month across London and the east of England
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NewsAsda trials pop-up charity clothes shop to push sustainable fashion
The retailer has opened the pop-up charity outlet at its Milton Keynes store
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NewsHome Bargains to be policed by Groceries Code Adjudicator
The CMA found the retailer received around half its total turnover from grocery sales
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NewsScottish Food & Drink Fortnight to celebrate 10th anniversary
The fortnight will include events the length and breadth of Scotland such as the Stranraer Oyster Festival
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove must offer more convincing answers to food industry’s questions
Businesses should be prepared to face blame over the impact of a no-deal
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NewsAsda staff take part in litter pick along Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Volunteers will aim to cover a 10-mile stretch of the canal in the next five days
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NewsFDF adds weight to criticism of Gove with warning of ‘major’ fresh food shortages
Yesterday, former Defra boss turned Brexit tsar Gove told the Andrew Marr Show there would be no shortages
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NewsQuestions about deposit return schemes? Take part in The Grocer’s webinar
Experts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers, suppliers and environmental organisations will come together for the event on 1 October
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NewsMorrisons to offer its cafés as free spaces for community groups
The supermarket is offering the facilities to groups such as new parents, charities, book clubs and craft groups
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NewsAmazon and Boots accused of ‘bully tactics’ over supplier fines
Major fmcg companies have accused the two of massive fines that would be outlawed under the GCA
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NewsConsumer fears over no-deal Brexit food shortages on the rise
A survey by Him has found 14% of shoppers are already stockpiling
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NewsFood and drink leaders demand answers to 11 no-deal preparation questions
The FDF is warning ministers are ignoring calls for clarity from businesses most likely to be affected
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NewsChristine Tacon urges government to stick with ‘collaborative’ GCA approach
Tacon was responding to a statutory review of the adjudicator role by Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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NewsSainsbury’s begins deposit return scheme trial with glass bottles
The Scottish government has already vowed to push ahead with an all-in system as early as 2020