All Coronavirus articles – Page 97
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NewsChristine Tacon extends GCA contract to provide continuity through coronavirus outbreak
Small business minister Paul Scully confirmed today that Tacon had been re-appointed for an emergency third term
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NewsM&S unveils raft of support measures for its UK farmer suppliers
The initiatives include a new marketing campaign, sourcing commitments and the launch of a new UK meat box
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Comment & OpinionHow global grocery has stepped up to feed the world and reward its key workers
Grocery’s response to this pandemic will be remembered for years to come, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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NewsAlpro to offer independent coffee shops free stock after lockdown
The plant-based brand is spending £125k on free stock and a social media campaign supporting barristas
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Comment & OpinionHow the data exchange could continue to benefit brands and shoppers
Customers might be more willing to share intimate data for benefits in ‘peacetime’, says Sandra Perriot of Cheil UK
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NewsMarks & Spencer to offer staff home testing for coronavirus
M&S said today it was offering home-testing for staff and their families across the whole of the UK
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NewsLandlords urge government to tackle retailers ‘exploiting’ rent holidays
The government yesterday banned landlords from issuing statutory demands or winding-up orders against retailers unable to …
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NewsShipping industry bailout lacks key details, claim trade bodies
Ferry operators received a multimillion-pound support package on Friday
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NewsPoundland to reward staff with extra week’s holiday
The variety discounter has also committed to staying closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
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NewsOppo launches DTC service with free tubs for neighbours
All of the profits from sales will be donated to NHS Charities Together
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NewsTesco links with Branston to sell cheaper potatoes usually sent to foodservice
The retailer will offer a new ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ SKU containing foodservice potatoes to shoppers
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Comment & OpinionThe food industry is doing amazing work. It deserves respect from politicians and the public
Coronavirus is bringing out the very best in humanity – but the worst, too
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NewsConvenience stores urged to sign up to vulnerable shopping service
Retailers can now submit a form to their local authority that details the products and services they have available
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NewsDon’t inject disinfectant, cleaning brands warn after Trump suggestion
Cleaning brands were trending on Twitter today after the US president’s suggestion for tackling coronavirus
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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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NewsBooths launches push to support artisan cheesemakers
The #supportartisancheese campaign aims to help local producers hit by the coronavirus lockdown
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NewsDisabled shoppers plan class action against supermarkets
The mults were said to be failing to make “reasonable adjustments” for disabled people
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News‘Grave concern’ at supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals
Campaigners hoped schools would continue to provide meals Retailers, campaigners and MPs have expressed “grave concern” that the supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals is leaving many of the UK’s most vulnerable children underfed. There has been widespread frustration with the government scheme that provides supermarket vouchers ...
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NewsGrowers face death threats after flying in seasonal migrant workers
Firms have been trying to make up for a potential shortfall in the number of fruit & veg pickers
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NewsAF Blakemore links with Royal Voluntary Service to provide food & drink essentials
Blakemore drivers will deliver the products to four Royal Voluntary Service distribution centres across the UK