All The Grocer articles in 16 May 2020 – Page 2
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News
Defra set to secure exemption for food workers from UK quarantine measures
The FDF joined other sectors in warning a quarantine on often foreign maintenance staff could bring factories grinding to a halt
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Sainsbury’s takes Chop Chop delivery service outside London
Sainsbury’s said the expansion would support efforts to feed the nation and help meet unprecedented demand
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Food sold over Facebook Marketplace is endangering consumers, say experts
The Grocer found numerous profiles on Facebook Marketplace selling foods such as meat, eggs and fish, with often no clear evidence that necessary safety checks had been met
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Comment and Opinion
Maltesers foursome have fun with the norms of lockdown
The Zoom conversation has quickly become a staple of TV advertising. It’s recognisable and relatively simple to produce
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Tesco Aldershot: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We have a great supply chain providing the stock, and distribution have done a great job’
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Comment and Opinion
NPD is making a comeback but more support will be needed from grocers
Grocers also need to find new ways to respond to shopper missions that are being lost in the melee
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Comment and Opinion
Letters: There’s a pandemic on, let’s cut out the unhealthy food and drink ads
During lockdown, certain food companies have been heavily promoting unhealthy food, even to the most vulnerable members of society
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Analysis and Features
What do lockdown easing measures mean for the food & drink industry?
Plans threaten disruption and other challenges for food and drink, but the sector may also offer a blueprint for other businesses to return to work
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Kopparberg hoping to ‘redefine’ hard seltzers with new trio
It said it wanted to ‘redefine’ the hard seltzer category with the NPD
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White Claw hard seltzer to make UK debut next month
The brand will launch three flavours in the UK
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Encona adds pair of sauces to overhauled lineup
The new duo – Chunky Sriracha and Scotch Bonnet – bring the brand’s range to 12…
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Analysis and Features
Will coronavirus open the door to global food fraud?
Disrupted supply chains are a boon for food fraudsters. So what types of food are at risk, and how can the threat be count
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Symington’s dips into the red after exit of licensed brands
Symington’s plunged back into the red last year, as the planned exit of its Ainsley Harriott and Golden Wonder brands hit the company’s financial performance
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Cobra Beer brings staff back from furlough for Big Curry Night In campaign
The campaign, called Big Curry Night In, is spearheaded by the British Asian Trust
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City snapshot: Supermarket price inflation spikes as retailers halt deals
The Grocer Price Index recorded year-on-year inflation of 2% during the first full month of the UK lockdown in April. That’s up from 0.4% in March
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Media Bites 15 May: WH Smith, Sainsbury’s, Food Price Inflation
The closure of major transport hub stores caused sales at WH Smith’s travel arm to collapse by more than 90% in April
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Tesco launches volunteer e-gift card for vulnerable shoppers
Customers can check the balance of their e-gift card over the phone to keep track of their grocery spending
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Comment and Opinion
Agriculture Bill vote could further dent Tories’ relationship with UK food and farming
Senior Conservatives have expressed dismay about the direction of government policy
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Comment and Opinion
Letters: supermarkets should carefully consider decisions about product listings at this time
Sir, Supermarkets should carefully
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News
Chinese demand for pork creates competition for UK pig market
Chinese pork imports surged by more than 150% in March on the same month last year