All The Grocer articles in 18 April 2020 – Page 2
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NewsCity snapshot: Carr’s Group reports ‘resilient performance’ with no material coronavirus impact
Agriculture and engineering group Carr’s (CARR) has reported a ‘resilient performance’ in the first half of its financial year and reassured the market the current coronavirus crisis has not had a material impact on its trading.
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NewsMedia Bites 15 April: IMF, Small businesses, Coffee
The IMF warns of deep financial crisis, UK small businesses struggle to access support and coffee beans prices rise as consumers stockpile
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NewsMorrisons to give NHS workers 10% discount
All 1.5 million NHS staff can claim the discount from this Thursday (16 April) until 12 July by presenting their ID cards
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NewsShops report rise in social distancing resistance and staff abuse
Usdaw received an increase in calls from its members over the Easter weekend
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NewsBritish Premium Sausage Co saves business with supermarket listings
The West Yorkshire foodservice supplier has won space in Asda and Tesco
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Comment & OpinionMindful food shopping has a new meaning - and is more important than ever
Our current, more mindful than ever, habits may stick, says Chris Blythe, director at The Brand Nursery
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Comment & OpinionManufacturers need bottle closures for sanitiser: it’s imperative we start recycling them
The UK is running out of bottle closures due to the shutdown of two global manufacturing sites, says Mark Jankovich, founder of Delphis Eco
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NewsCoronavirus: Molson Coors scales down UK operations and cuts range
The brewer said it was prioritising “its most in-demand and popular lines” amid the crisis
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NewsUK fishing sector calls for government aid as prices plummet
UK-caught fish prices have dropped due to a collapse in demand from foreign markets
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NewsDriving instructors offer to deliver food to those self-isolating
In a bid to find work for its 1,500 instructors, Red Driving School is reaching out to employers seeking temporary drivers to deliver food
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NewsIceland increasing online capacity 250% with Food Warehouse rollout
Some Food Warehouse branches have the seen their online operations grow by as much as 500% in days
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Comment & OpinionCould a rise in obesity be an unintended consequence of lockdown life?
Much great work by industry, campaigners and government risks being undone
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Healthier Snacking: 23 May
Healthy snacks were booming. And then Covid-19 hit. In response, locked-down Brits turned to traditional bagged snacks for comfort
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NewsMade in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews’ Clean Liquor Company to launch low-alcohol rum and RTDs
The brand is also eyeing RTD launches later in the year
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NewsPret to reopen 10 London stores to serve nearby hospitals
The shops in the capital will open their kitchens from Thursday 16 April for takeaway and delivery only
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Healthcare & Supplements: 23 May
The coronavirus has led to skyrocketing demand for supplements. Packs of vitamin D and vitamin C are flying off shelves
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NewsUK cold storage forecast to be full ‘within weeks’
Storage facilities are quickly filling up as many foodservice suppliers opt to freeze goods that cannot be redirected elsewhere
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NewsMeat wholesaler enters administration as coronavirus crisis bites
The coronavirus crisis proved the nail in the coffin for beleaguered Star Meats
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales plummet as coronavirus crisis unfolds
UK retail sales have plunged sharply in March as the coronavirus crisis and resulting nationwide lockdown led to the worst drop on record. Plus, PZ Cussons warns of “significant” coronavirus impact as crisis boosts soap and hand wash sales but hits beauty division and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 April: Startups, Retail sales, furlough scheme
The government might be close to unveil a new rescue package for startups, retail sales plunge to the lowest recorded figure and companies worry the will have to front pay in furlough scheme