All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 75
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NewsFareShare opens two new distribution centres to meet ‘sky-rocketing’ demand
FareShare said more than 4,141 tonnes of food had already been redistributed through the warehouses
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NewsBottle DRS talks resume as industry urges delay to implementation
Defra held the first in a series of meetings with industry this week
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NewsMedical journal links food industry to ‘devastating’ coronavirus death toll
Campaign groups have stepped up their calls for a new war on obesity in the past few weeks
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NewsIndustry leaders urge extension to emergency retailer delivery hours
FTA said the relaxation of hours had been a key part of the industry’s battle to continue feeding the nation
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NewsFood and drink trade groups urge government to rethink food strategy
The proposals claim successive governments have overseen a gradual decline in the UK’s self-sufficiency
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NewsMorrisons to extend immediate payments for small suppliers to September
Morrisons said the continued shutdown of the hospitality and foodservice sector was still having a huge impact on suppliers
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NewsNo-deal Brexit will ‘cause food shortages worse than coronavirus panic buying’
The BRC’s Andrew Opie has warned MPs of the threat of food shortages if government fails to secure an EU deal
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NewsSupermarkets urge clarity on return of ‘vulnerable’ staff to shop floor
Supermarkets originally committed to paying the workers for the first 12 weeks of the lockdown
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NewsFace masks to become commonplace in UK supermarkets, say suppliers
Retailers were initally concerned about depriving frontline medical workers of supplies
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NewsTesco teams up with Mercedes-Benz to train raft of new drivers
Mercedes-Benz Vans has provided 15 Sprinters on a loan basis for a minimum of three months
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NewsCampaign groups renew calls for clampdown on marketing of unhealthy food and drink
PHE’s report sparked fresh anger over the government’s decision to suspend its obesity plans
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NewsMorrisons’ phone shopping service receives 100k orders in two months
Morrisons said the service had proved a “lifeline” for some customers
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NewsTesco to continue expansion of discounter Jack’s estate
The retailer’s latest Jack’s incarnation is set to take over a vacant Mothercare store in Hull
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NewsAsda donates £100k to diversity education charity
George at Asda will launch a range of fashion products next month to celebrate Pride
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NewsMorrisons expands food box range with vegan option
The retailer said the box had been created in response to requests from vegan customers
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NewsCampaigners urge unhealthy food tax as part of new obesity measures
Government plans including new targets on salt and calories have been put on hold during the crisis
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NewsSuppliers report fall in fines for ‘drop and drive’ deliveries
Findings from a group of 20 suppliers show a 90% fall in the sums being deducted for delivery errors
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Comment and OpinionCan ‘incoherent’ track and trace system be trusted not to endanger food supply?
A fiery virtual meeting between the industry and government officials took place earlier today
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NewsAsda teams up with Fuel10K for Arise Bakery baking mix range
Fuel10K has brought two of its team back from furlough because of the tie-up
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NewsMorrisons to open standalone clothes and homeware store
Morrisons said the store would be dual-branded as Morrisons Home and Nutmeg