All The Grocer articles in 21 March 2020 – Page 3
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NewsPrivate equity giants assembling board for £7bn Asda takeover
Three private equity funds are working with major recruitment firms to identify potential executives
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NewsCoronavirus: Spanish fruit & veg suppliers stretching to maintain production
Many fruit packhouses are operating with only half their staff due to social distancing requirements
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Comment & OpinionHow apps with purpose can ease pressure on global food and drink supply chains
Apps can help cut food waste and point consumers to more ethical products, says Amanda Glasgow, creative director EMEA at Appnovation
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NewsLow2NoBev trade exhibition postponed until September
The show was originally due to take place in June
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Comment & OpinionRetailers and fmcg brands must avoid a future rooted in promotions
After retreating from promotions, McDonald’s boasted its best growth in a decade, says Mike Campbell, head of effectiveness at Ebiquity
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus will test fmcg – retailers must maximise efficiency now
Businesses should audit their supply chains and ensure they are able to manage disruption, says John Perry, MD at SCALA
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NewsCoronavirus: drinks industry rallies to protect business as Brits avoid on-trade
The government’s decision to advise Brits to avoid pubs and restuarants was “catastrophic for businesses and jobs”, said Hospitality UK CEO Kate Nicholls
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NewsPrinces to save 96 tonnes of plastic per year with recyclable packaging rollout
The brand is replacing all plastic packaging on its canned tuna multipacks with FSC-certified cardboard
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NewsRetailers welcome Chancellor’s £3bn business rates rescue package
Previously rules on state aid have prevented bailouts for bigger companies
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NewsCoronavirus cashflow squeeze ‘worse threat than Brexit’ for startups and SMEs
Food & drink SMEs have urged the industry to step up support measures as the coronavirus outbreak puts a squeeze on cashflow
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NewsAldi launches botanical own-label gin brand Haysmith’s
The range has debuted in a trio of flavours inspired by ‘tropical climates’
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NewsCoronavirus: SMEs risk ‘falling between the cracks’ of new government measures
SMEs have urged the government to increase measures to help them survive the coronavirus outbreak
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NewsCoronavirus: HMRC to fast-track applications for distillers to shift to hand sanitiser production
HMRC has pledged to fast-track applications for spirits producers to use tax-exempt alcohol to shift production to hand sanitisers and gels amid a national shortage
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NewsSupermarkets introduce wave of new measures to deal with coronavirus panic buying
It comes as they try to reassure customers that there is no need to panic-buy and ensure essential supplies remain available to the most vulnerable
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NewsStockpiling spend hit £60m in first week of coronavirus panic
Shoppers spent almost £18m on toilet tissue alone in the week ending 7 March 2020
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NewsCoronavirus: Müller’s Milk & More hit by ‘unprecedented’ demand surge
The service has been struggling to meet the increased demand, with shoppers complaining of shortages
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NewsMorrisons to reduce range as part of coronavirus crisis ‘war footing’
CEO David Potts has called for the temporary relaxation of GSCOP rules on delistings
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Comment & OpinionHolistic wellbeing: a more expansive consumer understanding of health
Consumers’ understanding around health is getting more expansive and sophisticated, says Google’s Harry Walker
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Hal Atkinson, marketing executive, Bells of Lazonby
Hal started his marketing career in pharmaceuticals but enjoys the more creative nature of food & drink
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NewsAmazon’s first UK store on site of former bookshop
The location of the store was revealed in an Instagram post by property developer Enstar Capital