Coronavirus
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Brits cut down on meat consumption during COVID-19 pandemic
01 May 2020 CoronavirusResearch from The Vegan Society has found that Brits are cutting down on meat, dairy and egg consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s expected to continue beyond the crisis -
How will long-term social distancing measures affect the food industry?
01 May 2020 CoronavirusWith lockdown restriction predicted to ease soon, retailers and food outlets prepare to adapt to new measures once again -
Surviving Covid-19 as an SME
01 May 2020 CoronavirusSonia Fox, director of Slightly Different, shares her experience of running a SME food business during the Coronavirus outbreak -
Grocery Aid launches COVID-19 fund
30 April 2020 CoronavirusNational charity Grocery Aid have established a fund to support grocery colleagues as the global pandemic continues -
Farm shops and fisheries find innovative ways to reach consumers
30 April 2020 CoronavirusSmall businesses are looking for new and innovative ways to deliver their products to consumers -
“I’m determined to keep my business alive”
29 April 2020 CoronavirusSpeciality Food speaks to Katy Spalter, the owner of loose leaf tea start-up K-T London, about the challenges faced by small businesses during the coronavirus outbreak -
Organic and sustainable foods receive “coronavirus boost”
29 April 2020 CoronavirusThe Covid-19 pandemic has led to a spike in demand for organic and sustainable foods, says Ecovia Intelligence, with UK-based food delivery boxes seeing an upswing in sales -
Industry rallies to help artisan cheesemakers survive COVID-19 crisis
28 April 2020 CoronavirusSupport is vital to protect the industry for the future -
BRC releases guidance for reopening retail outlets
28 April 2020 CoronavirusThe British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published advice to help with the facilitation of social-distancing measures in retail premises as well as warehouse and distribution settings -
Farm shop videos reconnect local food producers with customers
28 April 2020 CoronavirusFiona Pollock from Ardross Farm Shop is linking Scotland’s local food producers with customers through the lockdown with behind-the-scenes video tours -
“The food chain’s response to Covid-19 has been a triumph”
27 April 2020 CoronavirusThe Covid-19 crisis has tested food and drink manufacturing as never before, but the industry’s sense of purpose and the deep collaboration seen across the food chain will endure, says Tim Rycroft, chief operating officer of the Food and Drink Federation -
New services emerge to connect food industry with customers during COVID-19
27 April 2020 CoronavirusThese new launches aim to support small businesses and producers during the crisis and beyond
