Feb 25, 2021 | Coronavirus, News
Supermarket giant Asda has announced that 3,000 jobs may be at risk as the retailer looks to invest more in its online sales platform. The move comes as a result of shifting consumer behaviours throughout the pandemic say Asda, with the supermarket’s online capacity...
Feb 23, 2021 | Coronavirus, News
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) says it is disappointed with the Government’s Covid-19 roadmap which will see hospitality and foodservice venues remain shut until at least 12th April. Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined his Covid-19 exit strategy yesterday 22nd...
Feb 18, 2021 | Coronavirus, News
Food research institute Campden BRI has developed a new test procedure to determine whether air cleaning systems can effectively inactivate and remove the virus that causes Covid-19 from the air and surfaces. It comes as food businesses attempt to protect their...
Feb 10, 2021 | Coronavirus, News
Grocery shopping has changed for good as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Ocado, which reported a 35% increase in sales over the past year. In its full year results for the 52 weeks ended 29th November 2020, the online grocer saw underlying profits rise...
Jan 26, 2021 | Coronavirus, News
Food and farming businesses can now register for free Covid-19 workplace testing, according to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). Businesses with a minimum of 50 employees can now register for Government-funded lateral flow tests for...
Jan 19, 2021 | Coronavirus, News
Food manufacturers supplying the hospitality and healthcare markets are facing a financial cliff edge unless they receive urgent support from Government, according to a coalition of 18 trade associations. The group, led by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF),...
