All Coronavirus articles – Page 100
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NewsCo-op Midcounties makes 10,000 food deliveries to vulnerable people
Since launching a home delivery service from scratch earlier this month, the society has partnered with 100 volunteering groups and 600 volunteers
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NewsKey food and drink workers to get coronavirus tests
The Grocer understands the aim is to be able to carry out 17,000 tests a day by the end of April
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NewsMany retailers weeks from collapse unless government pays rents, warn industry leaders
Companies that were viable before the coronavirus outbreak will be forced to file for administration if the government doesn’t step in
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NewsGraham’s expands DTC delivery amid coronavirus convenience demand
However, the company has endured production difficulties as a result of panic-buying and lockdown measures
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NewsCoronavirus: Defra confirms further relaxation of competition laws for dairy sector
It follows lobbying by processors, farmers and industry bodies for support amid a growing crisis in the sector
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NewsAsda expands contactless Scan & Go Mobile to all stores
The move has seen the retailer open its Scan & Go Mobile offering to 200 extra stores
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NewsSainsbury’s launches volunteer card to support those shopping for self-isolators
The new card follows a similar initiative by Waitrose earlier this month
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NewsMorrisons to launch ‘Ramadan Essentials Box’ service for Muslims
Food parcels will be delivered direct to customers’ doorsteps, with the retailer offering next-day delivery
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food and drink suppliers are offering a helping hand
Supermarkets have made the headlines with hefty food donations. So how are suppliers using their reach and skills to help the world?
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NewsM&S, Lidl, Aldi and the Southern Co-op step up help for community projects hit by coronavirus
The retailers are partnering with community charity Neighbourly to help projects such as food banks, homeless shelters, elderly care and youth clubs
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NewsCity news: AB InBev slashes dividend to help tackle debt pile
The world’s largest brewer AB InBev slashed its dividend this week to help cope with the effects of the coronavirus and the pressures of its debt pile.
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NewsBrakes supplies 550 extra care homes after food sourcing struggles
Brakes has offered advice on simplifying menus to care homes experiencing staff shortages…
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NewsBooths launches click & collect service to help coronavirus-affected shoppers
The new service is in addition to the emergency essential delivery service the supermarket is already offering customers
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NewsCMA provisionally clears Amazon-Deliveroo deal
The impact of coronavirus has caused a “significant decline in revenues” for Deliveroo
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to get an online supermarket delivery slot if you are shielding
Tips for those who are considered ‘extremely vulnerable’ by the NHS
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NewsCoronavirus: Plans for SME rescue package welcomed as CBILS scheme faces criticism
Food and drink industry experts have welcomed reports of a potential new equity-based rescue package for startups, but warned such a scheme was unlikely to be a silver bullet to solve the current funding crisis
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NewsFlorette unveils resealable salad bag and ‘money back’ freshness guarantee
The brand said the new format would help limit the number of shopping trips during the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsConsumer spending on essential items soared in March, says Barclaycard
Supermarket purchases drove much of the 11.6% growth on essential spending, with the category increasing by 21.3%
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NewsIndustry leaders urge governments to avoid trade bans
The letter calls on the UK to ‘lead the way and reject moves towards protectionism’
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NewsEnglish fishermen thrown £10m lifeline from government grants
More than 1,000 fishing and aquaculture businesses will receive a share of the funding