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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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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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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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NewsSkinny Tonic closes £1.8m crowdfunding campaign
The brand has agreed two “major” listings, which have been delayed due to Covid-19
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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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NewsAs Nature Intended falls to loss ahead of Planet Organic sale
As Nature Intended slipped into the red last year ahead of its acquisition by Planet Organic, announced last week
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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
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NewsWaitrose to set aside essential supplies for NHS workers
Staff in stores from today will reserve core grocery items for healthcare professionals on production of an NHS card
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NewsJohn Lewis to donate to FareShare, Age UK and more
A donation of £75,000 will initially be given to each charity, including Age UK, FareShare, the Trussell Trust, GroceryAid and RetailTrust