Archive of all news articles – Page 842
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Unilever offers €500m relief to suppliers and customers, donates hygiene products
The consumer goods giant will give early payments to the most vulnerable small and medium-sized suppliers
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Coronavirus Bill could force industry to share food supply data
The document stresses the key role played “on a voluntary basis” by the industry
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Food and drink M&A deals on hold as coronavirus outbreak freezes market
Sale processes - including that of MPM Products - have been put on hold as the coronavirus outbreak hits market confidence
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Coronavirus: JD Wetherspoon boss asks suppliers for payment moratorium
One industry source at a major booze supplier called the move “absolutely shocking”
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Acti-Snack launches seven-strong trail mix range for athletes
Rolling out now, each 100g provides between 17.5g and 25g of protein
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Coronavirus: Fairfax Meadow launches new DTC meat delivery service
The wholesale catering butcher is now also supplying into retail, through the Central England Co-op
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Coronavirus: Fresh produce labour providers report surge in UK job applicants
UK growers need 70,000-80,000 seasonal workers every year, with most of these jobs taken up by migrant labour
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ACS 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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Food & drink businesses urge clarity on reducing staff to ‘bare essentials’
The Food & Drink Federation told The Grocer its understanding was the guidance applied to all manufacturers
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B&M, Home Bargains, Poundland remain open due to food ranges
B&M, Home Bargains, Poundland and Poundstretcher continue to trade today thanks to their food ranges
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Bidfood 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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Meatless Farm Co posts 157% Veganuary sales growth
The plant-based startup more than doubled its sales tally from last year’s vegan month
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Lidl is next to install safety screens at checkouts, after Morrisons and Aldi
Waitrose is also looking to bring in checkout screens this week
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Vitality CBD unveils 12-strong personal care range
Each item includes a skin-friendly ingredient made from the South American cherimoya fruit
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Waitrose sets limit on number of people allowed in stores
The retailer will also introduce dedicated marshals for each outlet to help to manage queues outside
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M&S’s BP petrol station stores partner with Deliveroo
The move will ‘help make sure isolated people at home have access to household essentials’, Deliveroo said
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Coronavirus: Europe eases border strains on supply chains
New guidelines issued on Monday seek to ease the border delays that strained supply chains last week
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Piccolo opens online babyfood shop to ease pressure on mults
It follows reports that shoppers had been unable to get hold of formula milk
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City snapshot: McColl’s reassures the market on financial strength
McColl’s has issued a business update regarding the deepening COVID-19 crisis, reassuring the City that it has the “financial and operational flexibility” to deal with prolonged disruption. Plus, Waitrose introduces new coronavirus measures, trading updates from Applegreen, Cake Box, Wynnstay, a new CFO for Greencore and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Media Bites 24 March: Supermarkets/coronavirus, Retail closures & rents, Food wholesalers
Demand for workers to fill jobs in supermarket warehouses has surged by a third as internet shopping booms.