coronavirus
Cartonboard industry secures green lanes during pandemic
The European Commission has confirmed that the transportation of packaging materials, including paper-based cartons and cartonboard, for essential industries such as food and pharmaceuticals, will be able to use its ‘green lanes’ and has updated its ‘Guidelines for Border Management’ to reflect the recommendation.
UK couple launch new online marketplace for local food producers
Amidst the coronavirus crisis, a couple from Somerset, UK, have started a new online marketplace that connects shops and food suppliers with their local communities to ensure smaller food businesses are kept afloat during these difficult times.
Tetra Pak president outlines Covid-19 priorities
Tetra Pak’s president and CEO, Adolfo Orive, has outlined the company’s two main priorities during the coronavirus crisis: to protect people and to protect food.
The impact of coronavirus on UK food supply chain
GODAN, Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition, has released comments from its executive director, Andre Laperriere, about the impact of coronavirus on the UK food supply chain.
Unilever and UK government launch global campaign to tackle spread of coronavirus
The campaign will reach up to a billion people worldwide, raising awareness and changing behaviour, to make sure people are regularly washing their hands with soap and disinfecting surfaces.
Tetra Laval Group donates €10m towards Covid-19 relief efforts
Committed to play its part in ensuring uninterrupted food supplies.
EHL Ingredients reveals shift in UK product demand during coronavirus situation
In the last couple of weeks, products such as rice, flours, lentils, grains such as quinoa and couscous and bakery ingredients have been shipped out to food retailers and manufacturers across the UK.
Spoon Guru introduces ‘Immunity Support TAG’ in wake of Covid-19
Spoon Guru has announced the launch of its new ‘Immunity Support TAG’ in the wake of Covid-19, to help consumers find foods online and in stores to strengthen their immune system.
Aryzta announcement provides stark warning to foodservice suppliers, says GlobalData
Swiss-Irish bakery firm Aryzta has recently announced that it expects the coronavirus outbreak to have a “material impact” on its business this year, which will be worrying to other major foodservice suppliers, says GlobalData’s food correspondent, Andy Coyne.
Coming together
Well, we’re in lockdown now. The Prime Minister has imposed unprecedented restrictions on people’s movements, which will be enforced through the police to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. However, the one thing that does shine out is the sense of community that has sprung up.
Bacardi shifts production in Puerto Rico distillery to hand sanitiser
A shift in production by Bacardi at the world’s largest premium rum distillery is helping supply ethanol required to produce the much-needed hand sanitisers that are in high demand as a result of Covid-19.
EU to ensure green lanes for food during coronavirus
The EU is to speed up the continuous supply of essential goods including food and vital medical and protective equipment within the Single Market to address the Covid-19 crisis.
PML reassures customers and maintains full service operations
PML, the global perishable cargo specialist, is reassuring its customers, that despite the growing impact of the coronavirus, the company is still operating a full service to fulfil its role in the continued supply of perishable goods.
Addo Food Group announces recruitment drive for temporary roles amid Covid-19
Addo Food Group has announced it is now recruiting for temporary jobs across its six UK sites, which may help all those people who have been affected by recent redundancy within the hospitality and leisure-based industry as a result of Covid-19.