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Why small businesses are optimistic about growth in 2022
02 February 2022 CoronavirusResearch by the Federation of Small Businesses confirms that despite inflation and labour shortages, more indies are targeting growth this year than pre-Covid -
3 key steps for inspiring your staff
20 January 2022 DelicatessenInvesting in your staff will pay dividends in the year ahead. Discover fresh ideas for boosting knowledge, confidence and passion in your team members -
How can fine food retailers retain and attract staff?
07 January 2022 CoronavirusAndrew Burton, retail and catering advisor at Malcolm Scott Consultants and a member of the Farm Retail Association council, offers his tips -
How indies can tackle seasonal staff shortages
22 November 2021 RetailWith job vacancies growing, many in the fine food industry are facing challenges due to staff shortages. How can independents stand out in a crowded job market? -
Vacancy: Operations Manager, Northern England
28 September 2021 InspirationsA unique opportunity has opened up to join iconic family-run business Grasmere Gingerbread -
Visa scheme won’t fix labour shortage, food groups say
27 September 2021 BrexitWhile the news of the short-term visa scheme was largely welcomed by food and farming trade groups, business leaders warn it will not be enough to fix the supply chain crisis -
Government accused of ‘dragging its feet’ as shop worker abuse rises
20 September 2021 RetailRetailers and industry groups are calling for more protections for workers as reports of abuse grew during the pandemic -
Why UK food shortages could be here to stay
13 September 2021 RetailThe food and farming sectors are warning of worsening supply chain shortages in the run-up to Christmas -
What’s behind the latest food shortages?
27 August 2021 BrexitUK food security is in question as food supply chain issues leave shelves empty. Can indies fill the gap? -
5 of the biggest Brexit challenges for the food sector
18 August 2021 BrexitIn Lumina Intelligence’s survey of food business leaders, retailers and hospitality operators detailed the biggest impacts on their business from Brexit -
Food supply chain workers exempt from isolation rules
23 July 2021 CoronavirusCertain areas of the food industry will be allowed to take daily Covid tests rather than isolate, but the rules won’t apply to shop workers
Local cafés are more valuable to their communities than ever, finds Samantha Priestley
