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NewsJempson’s launching bakery experiences for shoppers
The retailer is also selling bread subscription boxes for the first time, including a breakfast box for £17.50 a month
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Central Co-op hoping to power community homes through solar panel project
The society is currently working with Sol PV Group to carry out a solar panel rollout programme, following trials at its Dersingham and Weeping Cross food stores
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Superdrug urges customers to donate hygiene products
Superdrug’s charity partner, Beauty Banks, has reported an 80% increase in demand in 2022 compared with previous years
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Nisa retailer Harjit Singh sells hot water bottles for 99p to help shoppers fight rising energy bills
Singh told The Grocer he has subsidised the cost with money from the business’ kitty, selling them £2 cheaper than recommended retail price
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Greggs opens 30th Outlet shop selling discounted day-old food
Greggs’ Outlet shops, which first launched in 1972, aim to help those on tight budgets, in socially deprived areas, while also reducing food waste
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Analysis & Features
As donations take a hit, can food banks prevent a winter disaster?
Decreased donations from retailers, who in turn face supply chain issues, have created a shortage of food for charity just as household bills rocket
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Gousto trials meal kits in place of emergency food bank parcels
The pilot trial with Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is taking place over 12 weeks
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FareShare urges return of government support as it dishes up four meals per second
FareShare said the government was now spending nothing on supporting food redistribution charities
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Profiles and Q&As
A giant of the industry: Lord Sainsbury obituary
John Sainsbury was a towering figure, dominating and defining the most important period in the rise of the supermarkets through his vision and attention to detail
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Shopworker abuse amendment added to government’s flagship crime bill
The bill is due to be debated during the report stage in the House of Lords later this month
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McColl’s raises £1m for children’s charity a year ahead of target
McColl’s also supported GOSH by donating food and drink products to the hospital during the pandemic
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Comment & Opinion
How businesses can take advantage of the consumer trend towards local shopping
The pandemic has accelerated a drive towards supporting local businesses, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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Comment & Opinion
How stores can help people with dementia cope with the ‘new normal’
People with complex conditions like dementia will need more support and understanding than ever, says Alzheimer’s Society CEO Kate Lee
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Comment & Opinion
Food businesses need to take a lead on addressing hunger – starting with their own employees
We need a rethink in our approach to addressing hunger and hardship, says Dan Crossley, executive director of the Food Ethics Council
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Central England Co-op to invest £350k in sustainable community spaces
The new project aims to create sustainable spaces outside its food stores and funeral homes
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Morrisons shoppers donate £500,000 to food banks through Trussell Trust
Morrisons added pre-set donation options to orders during the pandemic
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Co-op and Hubbub to fast-track rollout of community fridges
The charity’s network of fridges already redistributes around 3,145 tonnes of surplus food – the equivalent of almost 7.5 million meals a year.
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Asda hunger report shows single parents and disabled worst hit by pandemic
Asda has also launched a new national food drive calling on customers to help people struggling with hunger
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One million breakfast boxes delivered by charity to pupils in need
School Food Matters supplied breakfast boxes throughout school closures and the holidays
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Food for Good network raises £2m for Farm Africa
Food for Good was established in 2011 to unite global food and farming businesses behind the power of food to change lives
