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Trade and footfall see significant recovery on the back of Jubilee success
06 June 2022 BrexitThe UK has made gains in trade and footfall in the first half of 2022 as the country recovers from the pandemic -
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
13 May 2022 BrexitThe UK Government has announced a fourth delay to the introduction of new checks and requirements for imports from the European Union -
Dairy crisis threatens spiralling costs of cheese and milk for indies
04 May 2022 NewsWith Brexit wreaking havoc on European supply chains and fuel prices sky-high as a result of the war in Ukraine, farmers and retailers are now dealing with a growing dairy crisis -
How the P&O Ferries crisis could affect independent retailers
19 April 2022 BrexitWith costs rising across the food supply chain, Brexit chaos and now issues at Dover, what’s in store for fine food retailers? -
What do the sunflower oil shortages mean for independent retailers?
07 April 2022 NewsThe UK is rapidly running out of sunflower oil supplies as a result of the war in Ukraine, leading to higher demand on premium oils and heavy price increases -
How Brexit rules on importing European cheeses are affecting UK cheesemongers
15 March 2022 BrexitWith Brexit now officially in full force, cheesemongers across the UK are struggling with costs and supplier issues when it comes to importing European cheeses -
To ethically source global food products, think like a locavore
02 February 2022 SustainableHow can independent retailers find the local in the global? Lisa De Vellis explains the benefits of adopting an ethos centred around local food – the locavore philosophy -
How Brexit will impact the food sector in 2022
13 January 2022 BrexitFrom retail importers of small-batch European delicacies to start-ups hoping to expand through exports, Brexit’s effects will continue to be felt this year -
How to spice up your Italian food offering
21 December 2021 Food & DrinkDo consumers want innovation in their pizzas and pastas, or do they prefer classic flavours? -
Discover the authentic Italian opportunity
06 December 2021 Food & DrinkDelve into the illustrious history of Italian cuisine to find out what makes it so special and how retailers can get the tills ringing with a curated selection -
New Zealand trade deal ‘damaging’ for farmers
18 November 2021 ProducersWarning bells ring for farmers following UK post-Brexit trade deal with New Zealand -
EU proposes to scrap post-Brexit food checks in NI
16 October 2021 BrexitThe plans aim to resolve ongoing issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol