All The Grocer articles in 04 April 2020 – Page 3
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News
DTC recipe box supplier Gousto recruiting 100 new factory staff
The staff are needed to keep production running amid soaring demand
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Comment and Opinion
We mustn’t let politics get in the way of staff safety or production
Strong leadership is needed from government, as well as businesses and union leaders
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News
Morrisons to treble staff bonuses in recognition of ‘huge effort’
The retailer said the changes represented a bonus payment of £1,050 for a full-time frontline colleague
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News
Pubs to trade as local food shops with new trade initiative
Admiral Taverns, Greene King Pub Partners, Trust Inns and St Austell Brewery have already signed up
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Comment and Opinion
As colleagues continue to do our industry proud, GroceryAid is here to support them
As president, I have seen first-hand the difference GroceryAid makes to lives and we stand ready for the challenge ahead
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Grocer 33
Asda takes the win as retailers adjust to the new normal
This was Asda’s fourth consecutive Grocer 33 pricing win, and a convincing one at that
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Analysis and Features
How are supermarkets protecting and supporting their staff during the coronavirus crisis?
Retailers have been rolling out a wealth of measures to keep staff safe and make sure they feel valued. Here’s what each of the major supermarkets are doing
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News
Food labelling materials running ‘critically low’, warn packaging suppliers
Allergen labelling could be at risk Food labelling could run out ‘within weeks’ because raw ingredients are being diverted into hand sanitisers, packaging manufacturers have warned. Hand sanitiser and inks for food labelling rely on the same supplies of ethanol, but the surge in demand for sanitiser ...
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Industry launches huge response to emergency appeal to feed vulnerable people
The IGD said there had been a huge response after talks between supermarkets, suppliers and charity bosses
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Number of Brits applying for food picking roles doubles
Applications from UK workers for roles picking fresh produce have almost doubled in little more than a week
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Motor 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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I Heart Wines asks shoppers to nominate ‘Superheroes’ for prosecco gift
The Freixenet Copestick-owned brand partnered with personalised gifting firm Intervino to produce 2,500 bottles of the drink
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Pandemic triggers increased demand for gut health products
Major gut health brands have reported sales hikes
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Boots bans browsing in some stores while Superdrug only restocks essential lines
Customers are informed at the entrance that browsing is not permitted and asked what they intend to buy
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Napolina claims first with canned ready-to-eat quinoa launch
It said the drained, canned quinoa was a completely new innovation
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News
Rice stockpiling begins amid fears global export bans could hurt supply
India, Vietnam and Cambodia have all reduced their rice exports in the past week
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GroceryAid 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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The Big Interview
Emily Miles big interview: how the FSA is keeping food safe throughout Covid-19
The FSA’s new CEO is well equipped to handle the coronavirus crisis, with work to ensure safety and supply underway. Not forgetting Brexit, of course
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News
M&S gives store and supply chain staff 15% pay bonus
The hike tops that of the 10% bonuses already announced by a number of supermarkets
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B&M to temporarily close 49 stores
The 49 closures were typically of smaller branches, including some in shopping centres