Food to Go News – Page 17
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NewsGreggs to re-open 20 sites on 4 May
Greggs is planning to re-open 20 sites in Newcastle on 4 May, and hopes to have 700 sites open by 1 July. In a letter to staff, CEO Roger Whiteside said the business would carry out a “controlled trial” in 20 shops in the Newcastle area staffed by “retail volunteers” from the business. The trial re-opening will see stores offering a limited range and shorter opening hours. Greggs plans to open for two weeks before assessing how it went, but it plans for the shops to remain open.
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NewsDomino’s launches employee support fund
Domino’s UK has launched a new employee support initiative, intended to provide financial aid to workers experiencing personal hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsPaul re-opens seven London sites
Paul has re-opened seven has re-opened seven sites and will open a further three next week. The outlets will open between 8am and 2pm for takeaway only and it has also teamed up with Deliveroo and Uber Eats for the first time. Social distancing measures will be in place for customers, and NHS workers, care workers, the elderly and disabled customers will be prioritised. All seating has been removed, payment will be card only and no re-useable cups will be used.
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NewsPodcast: William Reed sets out the future for food and drink
In this special podcast, senior editors from across specialist business-to-business publisher William Reed join forces to explore every aspect of the food and drink supply chain and what that means for the likes of makers, retailers and the hospitality sector. For instance, is the pandemic causing problems with the supply of basic food and drink making it to the shelves of supermarkets and into hospitality venues still offering takeaway and delivery services?
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NewsCrosstown Collective links artisan suppliers
Crosstown, the artisan doughnut and coffee brand, has teamed up The Estate Dairy, Millers Bakery and London fruit & veg suppliers for an essentials food box delivery service.
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NewsSelby: ‘Nine-month rent-free period is imperative’
Wahaca CEO Mark Selby has told MCA that without a nine-month rent and interest moratorium on commercial property, many operators will be unable to start up again when lockdown comes to an end.
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NewsPaul UK launches grocery delivery service
Paul UK has launched a grocery delivery service out of its central bakery in Acton to support the demand for essentials during lockd
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NewsCrussh launches home delivery
Healthy-eating and Juice brand Crussh has launched a home delivery option for consumers within the M25.
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Landlords must cancel rent to ensure a future for sector - Pure
Landlords have to realise “we are all in it together” and offer operators rent-free periods, Pure CEO Spencer Craig has told MCA.
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NewsWahaca launches online platform
Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca has launched an online platform to share recipes, cocktail ideas, playlists, activities and news of its charitable initiatives throughout the closure period.
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NewsPaul to replace Wild at Domino’s
Former Costa CEO Dominic Paul will replace David Wild as Domino’s chief executive next month.
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NewsDomino’s sees acceleration in delivery sales
Domino’s UK has reported an acceleration in delivery sales since the Government enforced closure of bars and restaurants. In the last week, trading for the group has increased, with growth in delivery more than offsetting the lack of collection orders, which typically accounts for around 20% of sales. In line ...
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NewsSupport needed for ‘vital’ takeaway and delivery services during lockdown
Restaurants and cafes will continue to be able to offer food delivery and takeaway under exemptions to the UK lockdown, the government has said.
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NewsWhy are big brands abandoning takeaway and delivery?
Takeaway and delivery last week emerged as a possible silver lining to the biblical storm clouds posing an existential threat to the restaurant and bar industry.
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NewsGreggs slashes outgoings
Greggs is completely shutting its entire estate in order to protect its people and customers, it has announced.
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NewsGreggs takeaway only
Greggs will close all of its seating areas as part of an effort to restrict the spread of COVID-19.
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NewsDom Walsh: A growing sense of the surreal
It seems bizarre, but when I wrote my last column only a month ago, coronavirus was still pretty much a Chinese issue that seemed a long way removed from mainland Europe, let alone the UK. The subjects I touched on included the rise of vegan food, Dry January and the rise and rise of Greggs.
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NewsTime Out closes five markets
Time Out has closed its food markets as a result of the coronavirus. In a statement, it said it has “until now not experienced any material impact on its trading related to the COVID‐19 outbreaks. It is only in very recent days that we have observed any change in footfall to the Time Out Markets and delays to advertising campaigns.
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NewsGreggs: CEO Roger Whiteside predicts hundreds more stores
Greggs has no plans to slow its rapid expansion, despite opening a net total of 97 new stores last year. The business recently increased supply chain capacity to allow it to operate 2,500 outlets, but CEO Roger Whiteside told MCA he believes the total number of Greggs outlets could grow “well beyond” that figure in the future. “We know it’s well beyond 2,500,” he said. “Because we don’t know a final number we just release the next number when we come close to the last one we released. So at 1,500 we said 2,000, now we are at 2,000 we are saying 2,500. So pick a number, we just don’t know it.
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NewsPure kicks off airport strategy with Gatwick launch
Pure has lined up its first airport site, in Gatwick’s North Terminal, as it looks to expand in the travel hub sector.