Apr 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
GMB London, the union for food workers, is calling on senior directors of Bakkavor to revise upwards the level of sick pay being paid to key worker staff forced to self isolate during the public health emergency. According to GMB London, unless sick pay is improved,...
Apr 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has released new guidance to businesses on setting up food delivery and takeaway services in response to Covid-19 restrictions. Following new Government restrictions placed on public houses, restaurants, cafes...
Apr 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland has written to the UK and Scottish ministers with responsibility for agriculture as Scotland’s farmers, crofters and growers continue to play an essential role in feeding the nation through the Covid-19 virus. The letter from NFU...
Apr 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Retailing
Morrisons has pledged £10m worth of stock to food banks across the country by the end of July to help them restock during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Morrisons community champion initiative, which consists of in-store colleagues who work with local communities, will be...
Mar 31, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Retailing
Supermarkets have recorded the biggest month of grocery sales ever in March as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest market share figures from Kantar. The figures show year-on-year supermarket sales grew by the fastest rate in over a...
Mar 30, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Ronald Kers, CEO of 2 Sisters Food Group, has called for new workers as the company deals with the demand brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which is one of the largest food processors in Europe, launched its first-ever nationwide recruitment campaign...
