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NewsThe Grocer hosts #YourCustomersSayThankYou tribute portal for frontline workers
#YourCustomersSayThankYou is a new platform which allows the UK to post online thank-you notes and messages of gratitude to local supermarket staff
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NewsSavoursmiths to open new production facility in spring
The startup is eyeing launch by around late April for the 10,000 sq ft factory
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NewsFreixenet makes major still wine play with upmarket trio
The Italian still wine segment was “declining ahead of the total still wine category and there is a strong opportunity to bring some excitement and innovation to this sector”
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NewsCity snapshot: WH Smith to tap investors for cash as coronavirus crisis escalates
WH Smith secured new lending facilities of up to £120m to strengthen its balance sheet during the coronavirus crisis while it prepares to raise extra cash via equity raise
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NewsMedia Bites 6 April: Rates relief, Tesco, High Street
Rivals retailers are demanding that supermarkets hand back £3bn business rates relief.
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NewsBaxters launches vegan tinned soup range
The new range comprises three variants inspired by world flavours
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NewsNew data shows shoppers still ‘frequently’ visiting grocery stores
12% of all shoppers said their primary motive for visiting a shop was to ‘stock up for the longer term’
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NewsGreencore and Bakkavor’s food to go businesses savaged by coronavirus outbreak
While the supermarkets have experienced unprecedented levels of demand and sales growth in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, the demand mechanics for two key listed grocery suppliers have been rather more mixed.
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NewsSuperdrug launches same-day delivery for essential products
Customers can now opt for orders to be delivered later the same day within an eight-mile radius of 300 stores
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NewsPolice and environmental health officers tell c-stores and pharmacies what they can and can’t sell
The Grocer understands Environment Health Officers have been approaching owners of convenience stores and newsagents stipulating which products are deemed non-essential and should not be sold
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NewsBarratt to launch range of ice creams inspired by retro sweets
It will roll out a five-strong range of ice creams and lollies
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NewsNestlé Purina to run £100m Lily’s Kitchen at arms length to ‘preserve premium credentials’
Premium petfood brand Lily’s Kitchen will continue to be run separately from global giant Nestlé Purina to “preserve [its] premium credentials” after being snapped up in a deal thought to be worth over £100m.
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NewsSMEs welcome government loan scheme revamp but warn of unanswered issues
Food & drink SMEs have welcomed the revamp to the government emergency loan scheme, but warned there remain issues to be ironed out
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NewsKettle Chips adds 'authentic' Thai Sweet Chilli flavour to crisps lineup
The new flavour features a Thai-inspired seasoning recipe
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NewsSainsbury’s revives Chop Chop delivery service from closed c-store
The supermarket had suspended its on-demand service, which guaranteed the delivery of up to 20 items in less than 60 minutes, to focus all efforts on stocking stores and meeting surging demand for online
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NewsAsda and M&S create new payment cards for volunteers shopping for those self-isolating
The cards are aimed at shoppers relying on friends, neighbours and volunteers to get their groceries for them
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NewsFridge Raiders launches World Flavours Chicken Bites with katsu flavour
Made with 100% real chicken breast, the NPD (rsp: £1.50/90g) will be available exclusively in Asda
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NewsFood factories close as industry urges government help
Food and drink leaders are calling on the government to urgently ramp up financial support for the industry
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NewsSupermarkets under pressure to shut shopping centre stores
Landlords have been leaning on food retailers to cease trading so centres can close