All Coronavirus articles – Page 121
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NewsHancock: ‘Government working with supermarkets to supply self-isolators’
His intervention comes amid growing fears that supermarkets could face panic buying
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Comment & OpinionThe only certainty of coronavirus is that it will get worse
It is a powerful statement that coronavirus now polls as a greater threat than Brexit to the food industry in 2020
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NewsRetailers struggling to stop shoppers stockpiling as coronavirus panic sets in
Retailers and suppliers have been keen not to raise fear levels, but that has not stopped shoppers clearing shelves
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NewsCoronavirus: WHO advises shoppers to wash fruit & veg
It is unlikely the virus can be passed on through eating food, particularly if it has been heated
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NewsCoronavirus: hand sanitiser manufacturers racing to meet demand
Manufacturers in the UK are looking to increase production to meet soaring demand for hand sanitiser
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NewsTesco asks suppliers not to come to offices amid coronavirus fears
The decision comes a day after the government announced new emergency powers to tackle the virus
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NewsSupermarkets sell out of hand sanitiser amid coronavirus panic-buying
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose currently have no hand sanitiser SKUs available to buy online
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NewsWaitrose “still happy to deliver” to customers with coronavirus
Waitrose said it needed to “discuss specific arrangements” with online shoppers self-isolating due to coronavirus
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NewsCoronavirus threatens British pork production as China exports collapse
With exports to China dwindling since the outbreak of Covid-19, supplies are piling up in British warehouses
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NewsMedia Bites 3 March: Coronavirus, Tesco, Just Eat Takeaway.com
British supermarkets have drawn up “feed the nation” contingency plans that would help the country cope with any panic-buying brought on by a sudden escalation of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Comment & OpinionThe coronavirus outbreak proves we can’t put all our faith in food imports
An adviser to the Chancellor has claimed the food sector isn’t ‘critically important’ to the UK – but we mustn’t turn to 100% imported food
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NewsSupermarkets ‘face panic buying and stockpiling’ as coronavirus fears escalate
The prime minister chaired an emergency Cobra meeting this morning to draw up plans to try to slow the spread of the virus
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NewsItalian food producers stockpile in UK over coronavirus fears
If factories start to close due to the outbreak, a potential shortage of Italian ingredients will add concern to businesses
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NewsNew coronavirus advice for businesses ‘doesn’t go far enough’, warns industry
PHE advises businesses against the wearing of facemasks to try to stop the spread of coronavirus
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Analysis & FeaturesBushfires and coronavirus set to push up Easter lamb prices
GB deadweight lamb prices hit £5.23/kg in February
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NewsCity snapshot: ABF ‘well-stocked’ for Coronavirus outbreak
Associated British Foods has said it is closely monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak in China, though it does not expect any short-term impact.
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NewsFood supply disruption fears as China coronavirus lockdown continues
Beijing is encouraging many industries to restart operations but millions of workers remain at home
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NewsBusinesses urge preparedness plan to deal with potential coronavirus outbreak
The BRC told The Grocer the virus was a “significant risk” to British retailers
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NewsMedia Bites 21 Feb: Retail sales, Immigration, Coronavirus
Retail sales pick up in January boosted by a Conservative majority in the election, the Government new immigration policy risks to end next-day delivery and the Coronavirus outbreak pushes markets in the red
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Comment & OpinionWhy coronavirus is a bit like Brexit
The biggest concern is the risk to public health. But it’s also impacting trade