All Coronavirus articles – Page 67
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NewsSupermarket sales growth eases as stockpiling subsides
Take-home grocery sales growth slowed to 14.4% year on year during the 12 weeks to 9 August 2020
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NewsSelfridges launches major sustainability drive with reselling initiatives
Chairman Alannah Weston said coronavirus had helped Selfridges understand how ‘fragile’ its systems are
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s happening to grocery shopping habits as lockdown eases?
As lockdown continues to ease, Brits are slowly returning to a new kind of normal. But what has that meant for grocery shopping habits?
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NewsBirds Eye unveils extra-large fish finger NPD amid coronavirus sales uptick
The new SKU is set to be available in Tesco, Morrisons, Iceland and Ocado from 7 September
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NewsBakkavor and Pladis latest manufacturers to suffer coronavirus outbreaks at factories
The news marks the latest in a series of outbreaks at food manufacturers over recent weeks
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NewsGovernment’s trade credit deal to support supply chains given green light
The deal follows the government’s announcement it would underwrite all trade credit insurance to the tune of £10bn
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NewsMirius adds coronavirus-killing antiviral cleaners to Hycolin brand
Mirius is expanding the line-up with six new products
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NewsFyffes follows 2 Sisters with plant closure following coronavirus outbreak
A total of 30 staff have now tested positive for Covid-19 at the Fyffes banana ripening centre
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Comment & OpinionHow could Johnson scrap PHE in the midst of a pandemic?
If reports are to be believed, the PM plans to pull the rug from under Public Health England at a crucial time for the country
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NewsFood waste set to reduce as caterers accept short dates
It follows campaigns by Wrap and Defra to try and avoid a predicted £10m food waste bill due to the shutdown of hospitality
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Comment & OpinionOur underlying epidemic is chronic junk diets. It’s time to eat real food
Our nation’s diet matters – and it reflects our coronavirus deaths, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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News2 Sisters closes Coupar Angus site after coronavirus outbreak
The temporary site closure follows reports last week by NHS Tayside of a small cluster of cases in north east Angus
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NewsWaitrose.com turnover at £1bn ‘run rate’, says James Bailey
It puts Waitrose.com on course to hit a target announced in May last year of tripling its turnover to become a £1bn business within three years
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NewsThe Grocer is looking for your dairy heroes
We’re looking for your nominations for a special Dairymen feature showcasing the people who went the extra mile during the pandemic
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NewsPandemic has exposed big weaknesses in UK food system: report
A new study by consultancy Veris Strategies reveals a majority of food industry leaders fear the sector is vulnerable to disruption
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NewsSupermarket store openings back on course after lockdown
Several major supermarkets this week told The Grocer they had restarted property activity
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NewsSupermarket promotions still well below pre-coronavirus levels
Data compiled for The Grocer shows the total number of multibuys and single-product discounts offered by the major mults is down 22% this month compared with the start of March
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NewsGreencore factory in Northampton hit by major coronavirus outbreak
Nearly 300 employees at the Northampton facility have tested positive for the virus
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NewsMcCain looks to ‘future-proof’ potato industry with £25m investment fund
The supplier said 40% of the money would be provided this year to help farmers recover from two consecutive poor harvests
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NewsNisa to host Expo annual trade show virtually for first time
The Nisa Expo 2020 is set to include all the usual features of its traditional event in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire,