Latest Headlines – Page 881
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NewsPernod Ricard commercial director Chris Ellis to step down
Ellis will depart the spirits giant this summer after 16 years of service across numerous roles
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NewsIndustry leaders urge governments to avoid trade bans
The letter calls on the UK to ‘lead the way and reject moves towards protectionism’
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NewsEnglish fishermen thrown £10m lifeline from government grants
More than 1,000 fishing and aquaculture businesses will receive a share of the funding
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NewsUK urged not to further delay ban on plastic straws
Defra has pushed back its ban of plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds amid the Covid-19 outbreak
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NewsMorrisons defies Sunday trading laws to open for NHS workers
On Sundays, NHS staff can now begin shopping and buying products from 9am
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NewsRed Tractor launches live-streamed farm audits
Red Tractor’s new remote regime was robust enough to replace routine inspections, it claimed
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NewsAmazon prepares ‘Ultra Fast Fresh’ grocery delivery in the UK
Analysts understand the project could involve making Amazon Fresh a free benefit of Prime in the UK
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NewsBakkavor faces investigation over face coverings issued to protect workers against coronavirus
HSE is looking into the claims made by the GMB union
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Co pays workers coronavirus bonus
The company this week made a “thank-you payment” of £100 to all workers in its factories
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NewsWaitrose to extend Rapid delivery and increase number of click & collect slots
At least 40% of the new slots will be reserved exclusively for elderly and vulnerable customers
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NewsGuacamole brand Holy Moly launches online shop
It will deliver Holy Moly’s quartet of guacamoles to shoppers across the UK…
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NewsMorrisons and Kellogg’s to provide kids’ cereal through Magic Breakfast
Magic Breakfast works with 480 partner schools in disadvantaged areas of the UK, providing nutritious food to children
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NewsM&S boosts food box deliveries using clothing & home DC
The boxes are now being picked and despatched from M&S’s main distribution centre in Castle Donington
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NewsFlour map launched to direct home bakers to commercial-sized bags
The trade association had worked with retailers to create a nationwide “retail flour network”
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News‘Desperate’ dairy sector calls for more government support
Talks between processors, farming bodies and government officials over a rescue package reached ‘stalemate’ this week
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NewsCity snapshot: Industry welcomes potential new financial aid for startups
Food and drink industry experts have welcomed reports of a potential new equity-based rescue package for startups, but warned such a scheme was unlikely to be a silver bullet to solve the current funding crisis. Plus, ABF confirms eligibility to access funding under the Covid Corporate Financing Facility and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 17 April: Carluccio’s, Government lending, Food price inflation
Supermarket chain Tesco and 2 Sisters owner Boparan are among those that have expressed an interest in Carluccio’s sites
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NewsCoronavirus: Plant-based startup THIS sees supermarket sales double amid lockdown
This was despite many vegan and plant-based items being left on shelves
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NewsChelsea FC director to lead government effort to feed the shielding
Townsend said he was “determined to do all I can to ensure those most at risk get the support they need”
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NewsMindful Chef launches ‘Care Box’ next-day delivery service
The brand is offering a choice of two boxes, one with meat and the other vegan-friendly