All The Grocer articles in 09 May 2020 – Page 2
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NewsHelloFresh sales soar under coronavirus lockdowns
Global meal-kit supplier Hello Fresh has recorded a surge of sales in the first three months of 2020, further boosted by the coronavirus lockdowns in many of its key markets over recent weeks.
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NewsKerry unveils Naked Glory Deli Readybites vegan ready-to-eat range
The NPD has been prompted by major growth in meat-free ‘cooked meats’, according to Kerry Foods
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NewsHeinz revamps canned pasta packaging with ‘playful’ design
Shoppers previously had trouble differentiating between SKUs because the entire range was coloured yellow, said Heinz
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NewsMeatless Farm Co ditches soy in favour of pea-based recipes
Its burgers and sausages have been given a new, entirely pea-based mix, but its plant-based mince will retain soy in its recipe
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NewsPremier Foods adds pair of new Bird’s mousse mixes
It marks the first non-seasonal NPD launch for Bird’s since 2018
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NewsUS trade talks begin amid coronavirus fallout
The government said a trade deal presented an opportunity to boost trade and assist the UK’s economic recovery
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NewsFood & drink SMEs among thousands to submit Bounce Back loan applications
Companies banking with NatWest were among those struggling to secure confirmation of the loans, despite the government promising a no-fuss process
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NewsHome delivery from local c-stores soars during coronavirus crisis
ACS said more than 30,000 businesses had viewed its guidance on how to operate a delivery model
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NewsAsda unveils price cuts across beef steak lines
The retailer has cut prices on a raft of steak products as part of a push to cut prices on more than 1,000 SKUs
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NewsIceland restores delivery availability to near pre-coronavirus levels
It comes as rivals’ online services continue to struggle under the weight of demand during the Covid-19 emergency
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NewsUK households ‘throwing away less food’ in lockdown, says Wrap
Just over one in three households said they threw away less uneaten food overall in the past month
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NewsWaitrose opens new CFC to double online orders in London
The six-acre site in Enfield is creating 370 jobs, building to 850 when at full capacity
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NewsMarcus Rashford teams up with Co-op to promote FareShare
The England forward is a longstanding supporter of FareShare and has made significant personal donations in the past
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Comment & OpinionThe social distancing challenge facing food delivery couriers
As fast food outlets make deliveries available, many couriers are struggling to keep apart
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NewsM&S extends Deliveroo home delivery partnership, adding 20 stores
The move brings the total number of stores offering home delivery to 142
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NewsFood industry leaders warn against coronavirus tracing system chaos
There are fears if supermarkets become identified as “hotspots” it could have major unintended consequences
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NewsUK supermarkets preparing to start selling face masks
Supermarkets in France have already faced such a backlash for starting to sell masks this week
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NewsPrinces launches DTC food box for coronavirus key workers
The canned food giant is making its £10 ‘Hero Pack’ available to holders of the Blue Light discount card
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NewsFood & drink leaders and unions praise companies offering full pay for self-isolating staff
Measures recommended include ensuring effective and regular cleaning and disinfecting of factories
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NewsCity snapshot: Ocado sales surge 40% during coronavirus lockdown
Ocado’s retail sales have surged by more than 40% in the coronavirus lockdown period after ramping up capacity during the crisis. Plus, McColl’s CFO quites for Holland & Barrett role and all the rest of the latest news from the City.