All The Grocer articles in 28 March 2020 – Page 5
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NewsWholesalers call for support to prevent foodservice stock from going to waste
Millions of pounds worth of perishable food is sitting in warehouses as foodservice sector ‘falls off a cliff’
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NewsBoursin adds Inspiration range of spiced soft cheeses
The Bel-owned French cheese brand said the NPD would tap into trends for global cuisine…
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NewsCoronavirus: Government exempts factory canteens from lockdown ban
The move has been welcomed by meat sector bodies, who warned the rule would force workers into busy supermarkets
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NewsGreengrocer Reynolds reports 95% drop in business
The pandemic has seen its foodservice and out-of-home customers shut down their operations
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NewsSainsbury’s to close 12 convenience stores in ‘ghost towns’
Supermarket leaders have vowed to work together to keep enough stores open to meet demand
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NewsBestway to impose sanctions on coronavirus profiteers
The wholesaler has also introduced social distancing measures in its depots
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InterviewsJim Cregan Big Interview: how Jimmy’s is keeping chins up
After 10 years, Jim Cregan’s iced coffee brand has revamped, but plans for a cola and its on-trade debut are on hold. For now
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NewsFood industry calls on government ‘War Room’ to encourage food makers to return to work
The Grocer understands about 20% of factory workers for one major supplier are currently opting to stay at home
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s wins as supermarket staff are given praise
Unprecedented shopper demand left shelves bare across the board
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NewsGlobal coronavirus lockdowns set to hit vegetable supplies
India announced a “complete” lockdown on Wednesday. The country is the UK’s main supplier of vegetables such as baby sweetcorn, chillies and okra
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NewsStuart Pann made CEO at aisle-roaming robot maker Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova’s eight ft tall robots autonomously map large-format grocery stores and scan the shelves
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NewsEmma Hynes to return to Greencore in role of chief financial officer
Hynes spent more than 11 years with Greencore
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Comment & OpinionHow small brands can stay in touch and get creative during lockdown
Nothing could prepare a small business for this – but we need to keep positive, says Rubies in the Rubble founder Jenny Costa
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NewsEnergy drink startup Füd rejects Dragons’ Den cash in favour of crowdfunding raise
The company walked away from a £50k cash investment secured in the Den to raise double that amount on Seedrs
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Comment & OpinionAutistic shoppers need particular support at this time of crisis
If they can find reserves of time and energy, it would be much appreciated if supermarkets could try to ease the burden of autistic people and their carers
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NewsFSA and Defra issue new coronavirus guidance for food businesses
The advice covers a range of areas, such as hygiene practice, managing employee sickness and social distancing
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NewsOcado halts its Reserved service as demand continues to surge
Reserved customers usually receive a regular delivery day and time on a weekly or fortnightly basis
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NewsMedia Bites 27 March: Supermarkets/coronavirus, Farmers, Wholesalers
UK supermarkets reassure they will be able to cope with increased demand, Ocado chairman Rose urges shoppers to show restraint while farmers struggle with seasonal labour access
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NewsCity snapshot: Domino’s reports sales surge during coronavirus crisis
Domino’s Pizza Group has reported a jump in UK sales in recent weeks as consumers order more takeaway deliveries during the coronavirus-driven social lockdown. Plus, annual results from Applegreen, coronavirus trading updates from Coca-Cola HBC, Finsbury Food Group, Total Produce and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow suppliers are trying to ensure we don’t run out of food
Food producers are ramping up production and recruitment amid fears over staff shortage