All articles by Lyndsey Cambridge – Page 24
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NewsWholesalers urge government to ensure fairer allocation of supplier stock
The FWD has also sent a letter to its supplier members, urging them to take action to rebalance allocation to wholesalers
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NewsConfex shuts down central distribution after sales plummet
Confex member Millennium Wholesale will act as a de facto central distribution hub
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NewsCoronavirus hardship fund established for independent retailers
The introduction of this financial help follows the extension of the federation’s ‘Shop local Shop Little’ campaign
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NewsAppleby Westward purchases new lorry to collect products from suppliers
Wholesaler has also brought in other extra vehicles and taken on temporary staff as it processed record volumes last month
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NewsFoodservice wholesalers sell direct to consumers through new website
Foodservice Online is one of the FWD’s service provider members
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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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Analysis & FeaturesThe great foodservice diversion: can companies repurpose fast enough?
A once-secure sector is now in a desperate struggle for survival
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NewsMotor Fuel Group insists forecourts will remain open despite fuel sales collapse
Government figures from last weekend showed a 75% decline in petrol sales
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NewsGroceryAid extends remit to cover foodservice wholesale workers
GroceryAid is also ramping up its helpline, which offers both practical and emotional support
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NewsBrakes starts selling direct to consumers via Food Shop service
Brakes’ new Food Shop venture went live this week at its Reading, Portbury and Warrington depots
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NewsWholesaler JW Filshill puts 50-case cap on click & collect
Customers have been warned delivery times will now be a day later than usual
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NewsHancocks to shut all 19 cash & carry depots and shift to online
The Grocer understands this to be the first wholesaler to close its doors in response to the coronavirus crisis
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NewsFood industry calls on government ‘War Room’ to encourage food makers to return to work
The Grocer understands about 20% of factory workers for one major supplier are currently opting to stay at home
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NewsWholesalers call for support to prevent foodservice stock from going to waste
Millions of pounds worth of perishable food is sitting in warehouses as foodservice sector ‘falls off a cliff’
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NewsBrakes supports Iceland with supplies of milk
The Grocer understands Brakes will be supplying significant volumes to the retailer
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NewsCoronavirus: Parfetts urges suppliers to keep local shops stocked up
Joint-MD Greg Suszczenia warned against suppliers prioritising major supermarkets over the wholesale sector
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NewsSainsbury’s trials sale of Brakes catering-sized products
Sainsbury’s is currently selling catering-sized packs of Brakes own-label food in 10 stores in Kent
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NewsACS offers convenience retailers home delivery guidance
The guidance comes as more retailers are tuning to home delivery in a bid to help local customers
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NewsBidfood and JJ Foodservice adapt business models to sell to consumers
Bidfood is now offering home delivery as well as a click & collect service from 14 of its depots
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Comment & OpinionFoodservice suppliers need support to feed hospital patients and care homes
With no cafés, restaurants or bars to supply, foodservice wholesalers are struggling