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NewsWholesalers urge hospitality businesses to spend grants on stock bills
Frontline hospitality businesses that are eligible will begin to receive grants of up to £25,000 via their local authorities this week
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NewsRejuvenation Water seeks crowdfunded cash after loan rejection
The healthy soft drinks startup has turned to the crowd to see the brand through the coronavirus outbreak after being denied access to a government-backed loan.
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NewsSupermarkets ‘finally’ able to help vulnerable with provision of government shield list
Asda CEO Roger Burnley said the supermarket was “working round the clock” to contact and feed vulnerable people on the list
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NewsMorrisons to ramp up production of coronavirus food boxes
Morrisons started producing 10,000 Food Boxes, priced from £30, just over two weeks ago
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NewsTesco pauses online project to focus on coronavirus
Tesco has mothballed a project designed to almost double its online sales
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NewsSurge in interest for farm roles since start of coronavirus outbreak, says jobs site
Searches for ‘fruit picker’ quadrupled while those for ‘farm worker’ more than doubled, according to Totaljobs
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NewsKellogg’s announces food donations to help those in need during pandemic
It will work with charity partners including FareShare to distribute a minimum of three million servings
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership to deliver ‘care packages’ to NHS workers
The packages will contain items such as deodorant, antibac hand gel and lip balm, as well as snack food, tea and coffee
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NewsRussian bakery brand Len & Grechka debuts in UK
It has rolled out its Fermented Buckwheat & Linseed Bread with DTC distributor Artisan Bread Organic…
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NewsYoung Foodies launches e-commerce site for startups and SMEs
‘Mighty Small’ will be dedicated entirely to independent brands
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NewsZoflora ramps up disinfectant supply with new production line
It can now produce 475,000 bottles of Zoflora every 24 hours
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NewsCo-op drops original Easter ad campaign to support FareShare
Co-op said the ad pays tribute to the local heroes who are playing their part in feeding the nation during the coronavirus crisis
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NewsMedia Bites 9 Apr: Tesco, Morrisons/Deliveroo, AG Barr
Tesco pressed ahead with its dividend payment despite flack, Morrisons partners with Deliveroo for 30 minutes grocery delivery and AG Barr cancels dividend
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NewsCity snapshot: Diageo suspends share buyback scheme and withdraws financial guidance
Global spirits group Diageo has suspended its £4.5bn share buyback scheme and withdrawn financial guidance for its 2020 financial year, though it will still pay an interim dividend. Elsewhere, Naked Wines and Distil see coronavirus trading boost, Supermarket Income REIT looks for cash to fund acquisitions and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsThe Co-op becomes latest retailer to stock The Big Issue
The Co-op will match the 50% of cover price that usually goes to vendors selling the magazine on the street
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NewsAG Barr profits fall as it warns of coronavirus impact on 2020
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has posted a 17.3% slump in annual pre-exceptional profits and warned of a “material” impact on trading from the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsSt Pierre overhauls packaging and wins Tesco listing
It said the new look celebrated the brand’s ‘rich French heritage’
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NewsNix & Kix completes six figure fundraise despite coronavirus uncertainty
The adult soft drinks brand has closed a six-figure funding round despite the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc in the market and slowing investment activity
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NewsHaulage companies on the brink following collapse of foodservice
A third of all food trucks are off the road, according to a recent survey by the Road Haulage Association.
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NewsMorrisons extends Deliveroo deal to start delivering from 130+ stores
The service will start today with a range of 70 essential household items