All Seasonal articles – Page 8
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Comment & OpinionFive years and £50m looks ambitious to do away with seasonal labour
One wonders what a £50m investment in funding to accelerate farm automation over the next five years might achieve
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NewsGovernment announces long-term seasonal labour scheme
The government has announced plans to extend the seasonal worker visa route for five years until 2029 to give businesses time to plan effectively
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Range PreviewTesco goes fruity with new summer ice cream range
Tesco is proving happiness is found in the freezer aisle with a cool new twist on frozen treats
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Range PreviewMacaroni cheese quiche and mini calzones: Waitrose summer range 2024
With a heatwave on the horizon, Waitrose is dragging Britain into summer with its new ‘Summer of Nostalgia’ range
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Range PreviewAsda launches spicy BBQ range just in time for summer
Asda’s taking shoppers globe-trotting from the smoky streets of Louisiana to the spice markets of the Middle East
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NewsSeasonal workers struggle to seek redress, new research finds
The report by Focus on Labour Exploitation has documented the ways workers can be stuck in poor employment, with requests to transfer to a different farm often ignored or denied
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NewsGrowers brace for up to £90m in additional seasonal worker costs
The proposals could cost also pose significant logistical challenges for the entire sector
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Comment & OpinionSkilled worker visa changes will hit food & drink hard
The reality is the supply of skilled staff simply isn’t there in the UK, says Rose Carey, partner and head of immigration, and Katherine Dennis, knowledge development lawyer at Charles Russell Speechlys
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NewsPret a Manger launches new spring menu with focus on fresh salads
Customers will be able to choose between new salads, baguettes and seasonal wraps
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Range PreviewA trip around the world in Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference summer range 2024
British Summer Time is here, for the clocks at least. And Sainsbury’s has got the memo, launching over 200 new products in its Taste the Difference summer range
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NewsNFU calls for halt to proposed seasonal worker cost changes
The union said it feared the new rules could have a financially damaging impact on farming and growing businesses
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Comment & OpinionWhy stricter HFSS legislation could backfire
In many of the largest HFSS volume-contributing categories, non-compliant products have significantly higher rates of sale compared to their healthier alternatives, says Alex Lawrence of Circana
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Range PreviewSupermarket summer ranges 2024
Here’s a preview of this year’s summer ranges before they land on supermarket shelves
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Analysis & FeaturesThe best foodie pranks brands pulled this April Fools’ Day
Grocery brands have taken it upon themselves to develop more elaborate pranks than ever in a bid to boost their presence online and get people talking
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Grocer 33Waitrose offers top service for our Easter mystery shop
The Solihull store notched up 80 marks as it came out top for availability and joint top for shop floor service.
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Grocer 33Tesco cheapest for Easter shop thanks to Clubcard Prices
Clubcard holders saved more than a tenner this week, helping Tesco massively undercut its rivals
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Grocer 33Waitrose Solihull: Grocer 33 store of the week
’Generally, our customers love food, they have the passion for quality and are interested in provenance’
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Comment & OpinionColomba vs panettone: will another Italian confection steal the show?
The Grinch may not have stolen Christmas, but Italian sweet bakes definitely did
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster and mums dominate new displays in stores for March 2024
Mother’s Day and Easter proved the highlights for retailers this month, with colourful displays taking centre stage
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NewsTesco joins others in cutting Easter vegetable prices to 15p
Tesco has cut the price of its all rounder potatoes, carrots, swede, brown onions and white cabbage to 15p per item when purchased with a Clubcard