All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 95
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NewsIceland boss calls for coronavirus minister to aid industry communication
Walker described the government’s initial response to the outbreak as “non-existent”
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NewsCoronavirus: Emergency measures will give supermarkets a ‘key role’ in fighting virus
Ministers are set to press the button on changes including allowing supermarkets to share data to try to avoid food shortages
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Comment & OpinionBudget shows ministers are not underestimating the impact of coronavirus
If ever there was a Budget not intended for the “long term” this was it
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NewsCoronavirus: Morrisons postpones Harrogate supplier conference
The supermarket was due to address suppliers in Harrogate on 24 March
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NewsCalls for carrier bag charge to be dropped as part of coronavirus fight
The Grocer understands the proposal was made by a leading supermarket boss yesterday
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NewsCoronavirus: New emergency plans could use army to deliver food to shops
Ministers have stepped up their talks with the industry on how to tackle the crisis
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NewsCoronavirus: government agrees to temporarily scrap delivery curfews
It said the move would help ease temporary shortages caused by panic buying
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus: industry needs sensible support from politicians, not soundbites
Matt Hancock’s reassurance was short-lived as Defra was forced to play catch-up on industry talks
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NewsSupermarkets call for lifting of delivery curfews to safeguard supply from panic buying
A raft of retailers have introduced rationing on some items in response to the crisis
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NewsFood industry hits out at ‘very slow’ government coronavirus response
The Food Chain Emergency Liaison Group is meeting today for the first time since the outbreak
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NewsFood & Drink Sector Council faces shake-up following ‘fragmented’ concerns
The FDF and the NFU have agreed to provide more funds to keep the council going while a rethink is carried out
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NewsIndustry calls on chancellor to rethink plans for plastic tax
In a letter to the Chancellor, the FDF warned the planned tax was a ‘blunt approach’ which punished all manufacturers
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NewsHancock: ‘Government working with supermarkets to supply self-isolators’
His intervention comes amid growing fears that supermarkets could face panic buying
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Comment & OpinionTesco’s latest Price Match move: can it really go the distance with Aldi?
Tesco is now committed to fight an enemy that has vowed never to be beaten on price
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Analysis & FeaturesHow will suitors to Asda shake up its vast estate?
One way or another property is going to be a big part of the Asda play for potential investors, say experts. How?
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NewsMorrisons becomes first supermarket to join Slave-Free Alliance
Morrisons will get access to a range of services including site assessments, online resources, and technical consultations
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Grocer 33Tesco Poole: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We haven’t seen any stockpiling or food shortages. There’s been a shortage of anti-bac gel but we’re working to get that back’
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NewsTesco to begin price matching Aldi across hundreds of products
The campaign includes both own label and branded goods and will also apply to products ordered online at Tesco.com
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NewsTesco asks suppliers not to come to offices amid coronavirus fears
The decision comes a day after the government announced new emergency powers to tackle the virus
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NewsSupermarkets urged to clarify policies on health and obesity
ShareAction criticised the transparency of supermarkets over obesity