All People articles – Page 239
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NewsFood industry calls on government ‘War Room’ to encourage food makers to return to work
The Grocer understands about 20% of factory workers for one major supplier are currently opting to stay at home
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NewsCoronavirus: Government exempts factory canteens from lockdown ban
The move has been welcomed by meat sector bodies, who warned the rule would force workers into busy supermarkets
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Comment & OpinionTreasury measures are a positive start but more needs to be done to protect SMEs
Perhaps most concerning is that, so far, the available help only comes in the form of debt
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Zak Langley, roastery manager, Modern Standard Coffee
Zak talks us through his process of roasting, testing and maintaining high quality coffee at Modern Standard
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NewsCoronavirus: produce sector warns of May labour ‘crunch point’
The news comes despite 8,000 applications from British workers in recent days
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Comment & OpinionWhat can we learn from these early days of the coronavirus crisis?
This crisis shines a light on our complex, fantastic industry – and it may change it forever, says Jeremy Garlick, partner of Insight Traction
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NewsIceland delivery vans set alight in act of ‘mindless vandalism’
The vans were set alight outside Iceland’s Southmead stores following clashes between youths and police
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NewsCoronavirus: Fresh produce labour providers report surge in UK job applicants
UK growers need 70,000-80,000 seasonal workers every year, with most of these jobs taken up by migrant labour
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NewsFood & drink businesses urge clarity on reducing staff to ‘bare essentials’
The Food & Drink Federation told The Grocer its understanding was the guidance applied to all manufacturers
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NewsCoronavirus: meat sector calls for staff canteens to be exempt from closure
BMPA CEO Nick Allen said the effect of closing these canteens will be to ‘drive thousands of key workers into the shops’
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NewsCentral England Co-op calls for shoppers to show kindness to staff
The retailer has also assured customers that stores will remain open
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Grocer 33Tesco, Caernarfon, Wales: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘For me, the shop is an absolute extension of the local community’
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NewsFood supply chain workers included in list of key workers
Parents working within retail, production, logistics and delivery will qualify to send their children to school during the planned closures
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NewsMoy Park advertises hundreds of temp roles in bid to meet coronavirus demand
The temporary roles will be particularly targeted at hospitality workers due to their hygiene and food safety training
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NewsCo-op to fast-track recruitment of 5,000 store staff from hospitality industry
Recruitment procedures have been simplified for the temporary roles
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NewsNeil Turton to stay on to steer Sugro through coronavirus
Turton was due to leave the business on 1 May following a notice period
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Comment & OpinionTime for the government to recognise food industry workers as essential
So-called ‘low-skilled’ workers are proving to be the bedrock of our society, and should be treated as such
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NewsFears food suppliers may not be able to cope with coronavirus demand
FDF has written to environment secretary George Eustice, urging the government to prioritise the food workforce
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NewsCentral England Co-op employs temporary staff to cope with panic buying
The business has also launched an urgent appeal for food bank donations
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NewsCoronavirus: Migrant labour ‘could be flown into UK’ to help pick fresh produce
Specially chartered flights are being considered as growers seek to ensure they have enough pickers