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NewsGrocery delivery boom ‘here to stay’ after lockdown, research suggests
Demand for online grocery delivery services has not waivered despite lockdown easing, Him and MCA Insight said
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NewsFareShare opens two new distribution centres to meet ‘sky-rocketing’ demand
FareShare said more than 4,141 tonnes of food had already been redistributed through the warehouses
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NewsWholesalers call for relaxation of two-metre social distancing rules
Moving to a one-metre rule would have a major impact on the profitability of pubs and restaurants when they are allowed to reopen in early July
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NewsOver half of UK shoppers shop seafood based on sustainability
The surge in consumer awareness was reflected in a 21% increase in spend on MSC-certified seafood in 2019 to £1.1bn
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NewsBottle DRS talks resume as industry urges delay to implementation
Defra held the first in a series of meetings with industry this week
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NewsDefra kicks off new tender process for deliveries to vulnerable
The Grocer understands Defra has identified businesses interested in servicing the contract currently held by Bidfood and Brakes
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NewsMy Food Shop launches online grocery delivery to support London foodservice suppliers
The platform’s aim is to work with as many suppliers and producers as possible to support the industry
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NewsAldi extends Deliveroo trial to London
A trial launched from eight Midlands stores last month has been a success, according to Aldi, and its extension to London could be followed by a rollout across the UK later this year
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NewsDash Water lands US distribution deal with Iris Nova
Dash will sit alongside brands such as Dirty Lemon on Iris Nova’s DTC platform
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NewsFourpure adds No Passport Required six-pack of globally inspired beers
It features brews inspired by ingredients and recipes from New Orleans to Polynesia
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NewsMedia Bites 12 Jun: UK GDP, Brexit talks, Unilever
The UK economy shrunk faster than during the financial crisis in April, the government relaxes post-Brexit border checks and Unilver proposes to move its company into one entity based in London
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NewsCity Snapshot: Bakkavor sales ‘showing signs of recovery’ despite May sales drop
UK ready meals player Bakkavor has said its sales volumes have stabilised and show “early signs of recovery in all markets”. Plus, UK GDP posts the worst monthly fall in history, Mitchells & Butlers renegotiates lending facilities and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsPot Noodle looks to broaden appeal with Lost The Pot Noodle block trio
Unilever has launched three flavours into Asda this week in a new block format
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NewsHain Daniels hopes to tempt meat eaters with plant-based NPD
The new brand, called The Unbelievable Alt, is rolling out into Tesco
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NewsGareth Cooke made Wessanen UK commercial director
Cooke has over 14 years’ experience in the food and drink sector
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NewsJamie Oliver-backed food standards petition nears one million signatures
The petition was launched after amendments to enshrine UK food standards in law were voted down in the government’s Agriculture Bill
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NewsUpfield invests €50m into ‘pioneering’ Dutch plant-based facility
The Flora owner will open the new Food Science Centre in Wageningen before the end of 2021
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NewsDairy farmers to miss out on recovery funds as criteria is changed
The fund will now pay out to those who saw their milk price fall by 25% rather than lost 25% of their income
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NewsPoundstretcher to ‘close a quarter of stores’ following review
The high street discounter has already closed around 30 stores during lockdown, in some cases permanently
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NewsAldi launches own-label take on hard seltzer White Claw for half the price
The own-label Aldi product is set to roll out in four flavours