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Morrisons introducing Sensory Support Boxes in store for autistic and neurodiverse customers

Stuart Mitchell

To mark World Autism Acceptance Month last month, the Morrisons Foundation collaborated with the National Autistic Society to introduce Sensory Support Boxes that help autistic and neurodivergent customers have a positive shopping experience in Morrisons supermarkets. The Sensory Support Boxes have been carefully developed in consultation with the National Autistic Society to ensure they include the most helpful items. The boxes include a range of toys like fidget balls, spinners and squish mats which help encourage calmness and focus. The boxes will be available in all of Morrisons circa.500 supermarkets…

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Morrisons partners with Purpl to launch exclusive discounts for the disabled community

Stuart Mitchell

Morrisons has announced a partnership with the discount platform, Purpl, to provide exclusive online discounts to the disabled community in the UK. The grocery chain will provide disabled customers with 10% off when they spend £25 or more on groceries online. The discount will aid the 16.1 million people or 24% of Brits who currently live with a disability.  To access the exclusive discount, customers need to sign up for the free discount platform, Purpl, and verify their disability status with accepted documentation such as PIP, DLA, Blue Badge, Disabled…

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Morrisons stands shoulder to shoulder with British farmers with series of commitments

Stuart Mitchell

Morrisons has committed over £1.4 billion yearly into British Farming as it continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with UK farmers. As British farming’s single biggest direct customer, Morrisons is today announcing that it will bring forward support planned for December, by offering a five per cent discount for farmers to use in its stores and online. The gesture of appreciation extends to all Morrisons livestock suppliers who provide lamb, beef and pork; egg farmers and fruit and veg growers who supply Morrisons directly; and dairy farmers with a Morrisons…

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Morrisons launch white eggs that ‘give back’ to farmers

Stuart Mitchell

Morrisons is introducing a white egg pack to its Chuckle Eggs range. The range is part of its wider ‘For Farmers’ initiative where 6p is given back to farmers per half dozen box of eggs.  White eggs have the same nutritional properties as brown eggs and can be used in exactly the same way in cooking. The only difference between them is the colour of the shell, which is determined by the breed of the hen. White eggs are laid by ‘white hens’ which require less feed to produce the…

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Morrisons becomes first supermarket to partner with The Institute For Agriculture and Horticulture

Stuart Mitchell

Morrisons announced at the Great Yorkshire Show its collaboration with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) to support its farmers on the journey to net zero.  As the biggest direct customer of UK agriculture, Morrisons will trial TIAH’s digital platform, part-funded by DEFRA, to help address the skills gaps in agriculture. TIAH, together with the School of Sustainable Food & Farming at Harper Adams University, has developed four distinct modules offering farmers a step-by-step approach to learning the key information.  The topics will cover: Calving best practice Common beef…

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