All The Grocer articles in 21 March 2020 – Page 3
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News
CMA gives green light to PepsiCo’s acquisition of Fruit Bowl owner Pioneer
The UK’s competition watchdog has closed its investigation into the $1.7bn merger between PepsiCo and South African food group Pioneer Foods.
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Comment and Opinion
Time for the government to recognise food industry workers as essential
So-called ‘low-skilled’ workers are proving to be the bedrock of our society, and should be treated as such
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News
Kellogg’s seeks temporary workers to ramp up production
It has urged anyone with food manufacturing experience to apply
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Fears food suppliers may not be able to cope with coronavirus demand
FDF has written to environment secretary George Eustice, urging the government to prioritise the food workforce
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Bloom Gin adds limited-edition cocktail-inspired duo
They will feature neck tags showcasing their signature serves
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Analysis and Features
Peperami Protein Kick Beef Bars: acid test
Peperami’s Beef Bars are aimed at the growing legion of health-conscious, protein-loving Brits
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Tesco ‘shines’ in challenging week of stockpiling
As customers continued to stockpile amid coronavirus panic, supermarket staff once again “shone” this week
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Asda is cheapest as shoppers get set to tighten belts
As retailer supply chains creaked under the pressure of panic buying, price may not have been a key priority for shoppers this week
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News
Central England Co-op employs temporary staff to cope with panic buying
The business has also launched an urgent appeal for food bank donations
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News
Logistics company proposes 120,000 taxi drivers and couriers for food delivery
It follows talks between retail bosses and government over using non-food deliverers including taxis…
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News
Supermarkets slammed over impact of farmed fish on ocean ecosystem
Retailers are not taking sufficient action to reduce the impact on ocean ecosystems, according to new research
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News
Waitrose introduces new measures to deal with coronavirus crisis
The measures include a £1m community fund to support stores
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News
Coronavirus: claims that closed restaurants are forced to waste food untrue, says City Harvest
The charity said that earlier in the week, one national radio station took calls from people planning to set up their own food redistribution businesses
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News
Gü taps health trend with lower-calorie dessert range
They are each made up of a fruit compote layer topped with cheesecake and “sprinkled” with a biscuit topping.
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City snapshot: Ocado Retail reports sales lift amid ‘unprecedented demand’
Ocado Retail has reported double-digit sales increase in the first quarter, which was unaffected by the coronavirus outbreak
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News
Media Bites 19 March: Morrisons, Stockpiling, Ocado
As the coronavirus outbreak wrecks havoc on the grocery sector, supermarkets have implemented a number of rules to cur panic-buying and secure stock
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News
Coronavirus: wholesalers and suppliers struggle with loss of bar and restaurant sales
Chancellor Rishi Sunak tabled a £330bn bailout for businesses impacted by the outbreak including pubs and restaurants
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News
Supermarkets to benefit from £3bn bailout on business rates
The move would benefit 3,400 superstores and hypermarkets, paying £2.68bn a year in rates
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News
Coronavirus: Migrant labour ‘could be flown into UK’ to help pick fresh produce
Specially chartered flights are being considered as growers seek to ensure they have enough pickers
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Coronavirus: B&M prioritises food and toiletries over general merchandise
The variety discounter has turned its warehouses and lorry fleet to focussing on getting the products most in demand to stores