All The Grocer articles in 25 April 2020 – Page 4
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Comment & OpinionWhy the food industry must be wary of coronavirus fake news stories
Bogus food and drink ads are inevitable – and they could have serious consequences for consumers and the industry
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Grocer 33Tesco Lewes is runaway Grocer 33 winner with huge score of 92
Queues outside stores were considerably shorter than recent weeks on this Sunday lunchtime shop
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NewsPoundstretcher slammed by staff over lack of safety provisions
Some stores have had no hand sanitiser since February, an area manager said
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NewsProYouth Nutrition adds whey protein bars for kids
The snacks have been designed for active children
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My Alternative CVCarol Lever, Free Range Dairy Network, on Prince Buster, La Grande Bellezza and Keanu Reeves
‘The most rewarding part of my job is when farmers join us because they see a future in dairy farming’
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NewsFilippo Berio kicks off massive research project to combat ‘olive leprosy’
The project is to run for three years ‘with any successful ideas set to be introduced as soon as possible’
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NewsSainsbury’s to extend opening hours and reopen petrol station stores
CEO Mike Coupe told customers the vast majority of the chain’s supermarkets will be open from 8am to 10pm from Monday
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NewsMedia Bites 24 April: Unilever, Just Eat Takeaway, Pret
A slump in ice cream sales has prompted Unilever to scrap its growth targets for the year, despite the pandemic bringing people flocking to its trusted hygiene and food brands.
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé sales fall as coronavirus hits Chinese trade
Nestlé has reported a 6.2% sales drop in the first quarter of 2020, as stockpiling in the US and Europe failed to offset a slump in the Chinese market
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NewsFareShare calls for more donations for vulnerable as rescue mission falls short
A rescue mission overseen by FareShare and IGD is still nearly 60% short of its target
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Analysis & FeaturesAre supermarkets doing enough to keep the prices of groceries down?
Amid soaring demand, supermarkets have been careful not to increase prices, but with promos axed to stabilise supply the effect is inflationary
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NewsBooming food sales drive Co-op annual profits jump
The Co-op has posted a 50% hike in underlying profits, driven by strong growth in its grocery business
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NewsMorrisons reopens meat and fish counters as barbecue bars
The retailer will sell food originally destined for the foodservice sector in the new steak and fish bars
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NewsAF Blakemore links with Royal Voluntary Service to provide food & drink essentials
Blakemore drivers will deliver the products to four Royal Voluntary Service distribution centres across the UK
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NewsGrowers face death threats after flying in seasonal migrant workers
Firms have been trying to make up for a potential shortfall in the number of fruit & veg pickers
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Category ReportThe pandemic pantry: ambient & canned goods category report 2020
No-deal Brexit planning prepared many suppliers for a rocky road ahead. But the coronavirus outbreak saw shelves wiped clean
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News‘Grave concern’ at supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals
Campaigners hoped schools would continue to provide meals Retailers, campaigners and MPs have expressed “grave concern” that the supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals is leaving many of the UK’s most vulnerable children underfed. There has been widespread frustration with the government scheme that provides supermarket vouchers ...
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NewsDisabled shoppers plan class action against supermarkets
The mults were said to be failing to make “reasonable adjustments” for disabled people
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NewsBooths launches push to support artisan cheesemakers
The #supportartisancheese campaign aims to help local producers hit by the coronavirus lockdown
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NewsThe Grocer Gold Awards shortlist to be announced live
The broadcast, which will be streamed live on thegrocer.co.uk and on LinkedIn, will take place on Tuesday 28 April at 3pm BST