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“We work as a big family”
04 February 2019 NewsCommunity-owned shops are waning, but there's much to be gained says Beverley Griggs of Wrabness Community Shop -
The Independent Shopper: Paul Welburn
01 February 2019 NewsPaul Welburn, executive chef at Michelin-starred The Oxford Kitchen, on the local produce that makes him tick -
What food businesses need to know about proposed cost increases
01 February 2019 NewsPaul Gregory of Food Solutions highlights the proposed cost increases affecting all food businesses, particularly artisan -
Ambrosi acquires Anthony Rowcliffe and Son Limited
31 January 2019 NewsAmbrosi S.p.A, a premium specialty Italian cheese producer, has acquired family-owned cheese and fine foods distributor Anthony Rowcliffe and Son Limited -
What’s in store for the natural and organic sector in 2019?
28 January 2019 NewsNatural & Organic Products Europe, taking place in April at ExCeL London, has spoken to some of its expert attendees to find out what the coming year holds for the world of natural and organic food and drink -
New Year, New Look
24 January 2019 NewsRefurbishing and expanding a shop can bring in considerable benefits, but as John Bensalhia finds out, advance planning is key to a successful outcome -
Ros Windsor, Paxton & Whitfield: “Maintaining an icon”
23 January 2019 NewsRos Windsor, managing director of Paxton & Whitfield, tells us what it takes to maintain the reputation and standing of an iconic British business -
Cobbs Farm Co. to open new Cobbs at Englefield location
22 January 2019 NewsCobbs at Englefield, which is constructed from a series of converted cow-sheds that now form a space featuring a 7,000-square-foot farm shop and café, delicatessen, traditional butchery counter and florist, is set to open on 9th March -
East Anglian food producers go head-to-head as part of Producer of the Year competition
21 January 2019 NewsThe competition – run by the East of England Co-op – pits two locally-sourced suppliers from each county against one another in a public vote -
“This really is crunch time”: Industry reacts to historic Government Brexit defeat
16 January 2019 BrexitThe food and drink industry is today reacting after Brexit preparations took a dramatic turn last night. MPs voted down the Withdrawal Bill, heightening the business community's concerns for the months ahead -
UK coffee shops achieve 20 years of growth despite hard Brexit concerns
15 January 2019 BrexitThe £10.1bn UK coffee shop market grew by 7.9 per cent in turnover during 2018 - representing 20 consecutive years of sales and outlet growth- but many industry leaders say Brexit is negatively impacting trade and creating business uncertainty, according to a report by Allegra World… -
Health and wellness: what does it mean for the speciality food sector?
11 January 2019 NewsWhat is ‘wellness’, and should independent retailers cash in on the growing trend?
