With Christmas plans well underway, we share a whole host of festive products, ideas and expert advice to help you master the season. From drinks and ambient products to curating the ultimate charcuterie platters, cheeseboards and cheese counters, you'll find it all in this issue. We also explore the swicy trend - spoiler: you might already have the products you need to make it fly in your store. We also introduce some of the very best new products and brands shaking up the sector this month, and preview two of the must-visit events on the horizon.
As British shoppers become increasingly conscious of the quality and ethical credentials of what they're consuming, things are looking up for independent cafes. We explore why - and how - you can make the most of this opportunity, as well as highlight the brands and products that will help you do just that. We also look into where the coffee industry stands right now, find out why decaf is taking the sector by storm, and share the stories behind the latest and greatest producers and products in the food-to-go market.