Andrew Opie news, comment and analysis – Page 7
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets have been left to take the lead on panic-buying messaging
The government hasn’t done much to settle national nerves
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NewsSupermarkets warn public against another spate of panic buying
Retail leaders stressed there would be no need for customers to panic in the event of a second lockdown
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NewsFood and drink industry leaders brought in to advise on trade talks
The government has established 11 new advisory forums to discuss trade policy
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will be the impact of the HFSS clampdown?
Health campaigners say government restrictions on HFSS foods are long overdue. Industry claims the costs outweigh the benefits. So will it help?
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Analysis & FeaturesIndustry reacts as Boris Johnson announces new obesity crackdown
The new obesity strategy includes plans for a ban on HFSS food promotions in prominent locations in stores
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NewsEx-FSA chief confirmed as chair of new trade commission
Other members include former trade ministers, food industry representatives and NGOs
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Comment & OpinionFree school meals debacle is latest on a list of government cock-ups
The limits on the timescale of the voucher scheme, incredibly, only touch the surface of the true incompetence on show
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Analysis & FeaturesFree school meals: how government botched the scheme
With schools closed, millions of children are relying on a free school meals voucher scheme. But the rollout has been chaotic
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NewsNo-deal Brexit will ‘cause food shortages worse than coronavirus panic buying’
The BRC’s Andrew Opie has warned MPs of the threat of food shortages if government fails to secure an EU deal
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NewsSupermarkets and suppliers plan closer Christmas collaboration
Supermarkets are increasingly keen to better understand their supply chains and pay more attention to risk management
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Analysis & FeaturesFood security: do we need to rethink our just in time supply chain post coronavirus?
With further threats around the corner, some suggest we should be rethinking the way we stock our supermarket shelves
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NewsUK supermarkets preparing to start selling face masks
Supermarkets in France have already faced such a backlash for starting to sell masks this week
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NewsFood industry leaders warn against coronavirus tracing system chaos
There are fears if supermarkets become identified as “hotspots” it could have major unintended consequences
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NewsEU trade deal ‘essential’ for UK food security, parliamentary committee told
The coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on our reliance on imports from the EU, a parliamentary committee heard
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NewsDelistings have hit a third of suppliers since crisis hit UK
Asked if any retailer had behaved in a way contrary to GSCOP in the past five weeks, 31% of the 40 suppliers to respond said yes
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Analysis & FeaturesFeeding the vulnerable: why has a government plan taken so long?
Supermarkets and ministers have been at odds over online grocery’s ability to cope with the millions in self-isolation
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NewsGovernment confirms plans for volunteer army to help feed the vulnerable
Environment secretary George Eustice oulined the plans at yesterday’s Downing Street briefing
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NewsVulnerable people to be redirected from online deliveries to volunteer shoppers
The move marks a major change of direction by the government
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NewsSupermarkets seeing stock levels ‘stabilise’
This week, most supermarkets introduced measures to calm the shopping experience
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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