All Coronavirus articles – Page 115
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News‘Accidental stockpilers’ driving shelf shortages, research shows
Empty shelves in supermarkets are a result of shoppers making more trips
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NewsCoronavirus: meat sector calls for staff canteens to be exempt from closure
BMPA CEO Nick Allen said the effect of closing these canteens will be to ‘drive thousands of key workers into the shops’
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NewsCoronavirus: Hotel Chocolat to close all stores and switch to online
Co-founder and CEO Angus Thirlwell said he took the decision to keep staff and customers safe during the ongoing pandemic
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NewsDiageo to donate alcohol for hand sanitiser production
The booze giant has pledged to donate up to two million litres of alcohol to manufacturers
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NewsCoronavirus: Greggs to close its stores tomorrow as weekly sales plunge 9.9%
Food to go chain Greggs has announced it will close its entire shop estate by the close of business on Tuesday 24 March in response to the coronavirus crisis
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NewsCoronavirus: food and drinks brands hit the pause button on NPD and marketing plans
The brands said they were focusing their attention on giving back and supporting those who needed help
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NewsGlobal food retail shares could benefit from coronavirus demand surge
Analysts have suggested the global grocery sector could be set to benefit from the rapid escalation of demand driven by the pandemic
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Analysis & FeaturesCoronavirus: what has the government done to help food & drink so far?
The government has said it will do ‘whatever it takes’ to keep food on shelves during the coronavirus crisis. Here are the measures it has taken so far
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NewsCoronavirus: Food & drink SMEs struggle to access emergency government aid
Startups are worried they could miss out on emergency support from the Treasury due to loopholes and lack of communication
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Comment & OpinionFoodservice suppliers need support to feed hospital patients and care homes
With no cafés, restaurants or bars to supply, foodservice wholesalers are struggling
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NewsCoronavirus: Italian foods’ reputation tarnished by ‘fearmongering’
More than five leading food safety organisations have concluded there is no evidence food can transmit coronavirus
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NewsSupermarket demand will increase under lockdown, says retail analyst
Although bulk buying would tail off as shoppers filled their cupboards, tighter measures, such as the restaurant closures …
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NewsCoronavirus: Red Tractor suspends on-site inspections
A remote assessment will instead be required in order to maintain certification, although it is unconfirmed what this will consist of
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NewsAldi and Lidl cut opening hours to enable restocking
The discounters have joined other supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s, in shortening opening hours
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NewsBidfood and Brakes to team up to help vulnerable access essential food
The coalition between the two foodservice giants was agreed during a meeting with Defra last week
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NewsCoronavirus: Booker restricts items and bans children from depots
Booker has introduced maximum limits on items such as bread, milk, anti-bacterial products and dried pasta
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NewsMorrisons and Aldi add checkout screens as supermarkets take staff safety measures
The moves come amid fears that a major impact on staff sickness is an even bigger threat than panic buying
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NewsCoronavirus: FSA warns of staffing pressures in meat plants
The regulator has warned meat processors it would likely experience ’reduced staffing levels for many weeks and months to come’
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NewsCoronavirus: Tesco gives workers 10% pay rise
Tesco said the rise is backdated to Monday 9 March
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NewsWestons boosts production after surge in off-trade cider demand
The off-trade cider category faces a ‘positive outlook’ despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to Westons