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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? -
UK overtakes Germany to become world’s leader for vegan food launches
10 January 2019 NewsThe UK was the nation with the highest number of new vegan food products launched in 2018, toppling Germany from its number one spot, according to the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) -
Belvoir Castle launches retail food range to showcase game from its estate
08 January 2019 NewsBelvoir Castle, a popular country estate, has launched a new retail food range to showcase the best of its locally reared game -
TRENDWATCH: Say no to plastic
04 January 2019 NewsOwners of food businesses love to trumpet their eco-credentials, says Sally-Jayne Wright, but is avoiding plastic do-able? -
Viewpoint: Joseph Cameron Booth, Rainforest Alliance
04 January 2019 NewsThe Rainforest Alliance’s UK Lead, Market Engagement on sustainability and what we can do to help -
Key things to consider before undertaking an expansion or refurbishment
28 December 2018 NewsRefurbishing and expanding a shop can bring in considerable benefits, but as John Bensalhia finds out, advance planning is key to a successful outcome -
Mastering the art of cheese pairing
23 December 2018 NewsWant to impress customers and guests alike with masterful cheese matches? Juliet Harbutt shares her need-to-know tips -
Errington Cheese welcomes back staff as it receives settlement for destroyed product
19 December 2018 NewsCheesemaker Errington Cheese has welcomed the return of two long-time staff members who were laid off earlier this year, as the family company recovers from successfully defending a costly legal dispute with South Lanarkshire Council -
Hider Foods cuts range by 20 per cent to drive innovation
17 December 2018 NewsHider Foods, one of the UK’s largest fine food and drink distributors, has implemented a range rationalisation review to reduce its SKU count by 750 products
