No quick return to ‘normal’ food habits after Covid-19, survey suggests
A consumer survey, conducted by Leatherhead Food Research, has revealed that the majority of UK consumers have changed their food and drink shopping habits following the COVID-19 outbreak, some of which will continue beyond the pandemic.
No quick return to ‘normal’ food habits after COVID-19, survey suggests
Most UK consumers (94 percent) have changed the way they shop for food and drink following the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a survey of 1,706 people conducted by Leatherhead Food Research.
Reported changes included shopping less frequently but buying more per shop (56 percent), planning meals to shop for the week ahead (37 percent), supporting local shops more than in the past (36 percent), shopping for vulnerable people (29 percent) and buying more groceries online (28 percent).
When asked if they would maintain new habits when the lockdown officially ends, 42 percent said they would continue supporting local shops and 36 percent noted that they plan to continue with occasional ‘big shops’ instead of visiting stores several times a week.
UK micromobility firm Beryl launches campaign to incentivise cycling
Beryl’s #BetterByBike campaign aims to build on the current momentum supporting cycling during the pandemic and its role in creating healthy and safe streets.
Micromobility firm Beryl launches campaign to incentivise cycling across UK
Beryl, the British micromobility provider, has launched the #BetterByBike campaign to lower the barrier to cycling with its local council partners in Bournemouth, Poole, Hereford, Norwich, Watford and London. Throughout the summer months, tens of thousands of riding minutes will be accessible at free or discounted prices to encourage more journeys by bicycle, and incentivise people to try it for the first time.
Beryl’s campaign will launch a number of localised promotions in the near future – aiming to offer residents within their service areas a chance to move in a more socially distant, sustainable and active way, either at a fraction of their 5p per minute price or totally free.
Herefordshire Council will lead the way, starting with a further extension of the Free Key Worker access for NHS, School, Police and Civil Service staff. A wider public promotion will launch as the lockdown lifts, and more Beryl Bays will be rolled out.
In Norwich, Beryl have partnered with the Norfolk County Council who, through their Pushing Ahead programme, will offer thousands of free minutes to riders in the city.
Predicted global impact of Covid-19 on airports worsens
The forecasts of prolonged impacts of COVID-19 have resulted in worsening predictions for traffic and revenue losses for airports across all regions.
COVID-19 impacts on aviation worsen
Airports Council International (ACI) World has released updated modelling that shows the escalating economic impact of COVID-19 on the global airport industry.
ACI World now estimates a reduction of more than two billion passengers globally in the second quarter of 2020 and more than 4.6 billion passengers for all of 2020. The estimated decline in total airport revenues is estimated to reach $39.2 billion in the second quarter and more than $97 billion for 2020.
This outlook illustrates the stark need for government assistance for airports to preserve essential operations and to protect the jobs and livelihoods of millions.
Join us for Airport IT & Security 2020 – Munich, 19 – 21 October
2020’s Airport IT & Security conference will once again showcase industry-leading figures in the security sector; providing ample time for best practice to be shared and successful implementations discussed.
Make sure you join the over 100 airports attending – book your place today.
“The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airports, the wider aviation ecosystem and the global economy continues to worsen and represents an existential threat to the industry unless governments can provide appropriate relief and assistance,” ACI World Director General, Angela Gittens, said. “As traffic and revenue have collapsed, the airport industry has taken all possible measures to preserve stability, but the challenge remains that a significant portion of airport costs are fixed.
“Airports are critical in the air transport ecosystem which is a key driver of local, regional and national economies and the communities they serve, and this global economic multiplier effect needs to be safeguarded to help underpin recovery.
“Jobs need to be protected and airports given financial support so people can rapidly return to work while operations can be scaled up to meet demand as the industry restarts.”