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Tesco opens new checkout-free store

Oct 19, 2021

The supermarket chain has unveiled its first store in central London where customers can shop and pay without scanning a product or using a checkout.

Asda aims to recruit 15,000 temporary Christmas workers

Oct 19, 2021

The recruitment drive is designed to fulfil a variety of roles, including 500 posts in Asda’s depots and 1,500 home delivery driver positions.

Co-op to create over 300 LGV apprenticeship roles

Oct 18, 2021

The supermarket chain has announced plans to create 135 large goods vehicle (LGV) driver apprenticeships on a 12 to 15-month programme in 2022.

Temporary extension of HGV cabotage rights “beneficial to food supply chains”, says government

Oct 15, 2021

The government said that an extension to the number of deliveries overseas lorry drivers can make in the UK is likely to be beneficial to food supply chains.

“We need transparent, honest pricing”, says 2 Sisters boss

Oct 15, 2021

Founder of 2 Sisters Food Group, Ranjit Singh Boparan, said British shoppers today are facing a ‘Great Food Reset’ with less choice and higher prices.

Food industry reacts to EU NI Protocol plans

Oct 14, 2021

Meat sector trade bodies have welcomed new proposals for the post-Brexit agreement on trade with Northern Ireland, but warn of potential practical complications that may occur if implemented.

Alleged cases of BSE sees British beef banned by China

Oct 14, 2021

A ban on British beef imports of cattle under 30 months of age came into effect on 29th September, according to a statement made by the Chinese Administration of Customs.