All The Grocer articles in 21 March 2020 – Page 4
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NewsCoronavirus: SMEs face ‘wartime’ grocery market
SMEs and startups have reported rising concern they will be faced with a ‘wartime’ grocery market, putting the survival of their businesses at risk
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NewsBorough Market to debut delivery vans as it extends online service
Deliveries will be temporarily extended to any location inside the M25 from tomorrow
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus and the City: Who’s been least and worst affected?
Global stock markets have crashed on mounting fears over the economic impact of the virus – but some share prices have plunged further than others
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NewsCoronavirus: 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
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NewsCoronavirus: 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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NewsSupermarkets 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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NewsCoronavirus: 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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NewsMedia 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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NewsCity 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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NewsGü 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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NewsCoronavirus: 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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NewsWaitrose introduces new measures to deal with coronavirus crisis
The measures include a £1m community fund to support stores
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NewsSupermarkets 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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NewsLogistics 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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NewsCentral 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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Grocer 33Asda 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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Grocer 33Tesco ‘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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Analysis & FeaturesPeperami 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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NewsBloom Gin adds limited-edition cocktail-inspired duo
They will feature neck tags showcasing their signature serves
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NewsFears 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