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Hampshire produce gets the spotlight at Business South show
31 October 2017 NewsTaking place on 25th January 2018 at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, the Local Produce Show brings together some of the region’s small food and drink businesses with chefs and buyers seeking to source new produce -
UK cheeses to be championed at international trade show
27 October 2017 NewsThe fifteenth edition of The Cheese & Dairy Products show will see UK cheeses get the spotlight at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on 25th to 28th February 2018 -
Calls for urgent action to address cost of business rates
27 October 2017 NewsBusiness groups have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond, calling for urgent action to address the problems with the business rates system in the 2017 Budget -
The Fine Food Angel rolls out new online ordering features
25 October 2017 NewsFine food ordering service The Fine Food Angel has rolled out new online catalogue and purchasing system features aimed at helping independent retailers source products more easily and cost effectively -
Cotswold Fayre reveals its top Christmas 2017 trends
24 October 2017 NewsWhile preparations for Christmas have begun for most retailers and consumers, for fine food distributor Cotswold Fayre festive sales have been and gone and the results for retailers' top product choices are in -
Leeds Cheesemonger Relocates to Larger Premises
23 October 2017 NewsLeeds-based specialist cheesemonger George & Joseph has marked the fourth anniversary of the opening of its Chapel Allerton store by moving to a larger “more prominent” premises -
Real Italian Wine & Food Event Comes Back To London
19 October 2017 NewsThe heart of London will once again welcome a plethora of Italian food and drink at the Real Italia Wine & Food event in Westminster -
Retail Footfall Down For Third Consecutive Month
17 October 2017 NewsFootfall in September decreased by 1.2 per cent year-on-year, the same decrease as in August, in line with the 3-month rolling average of -1.2 per cent and below the 12-month rolling average of -0.4 per cent -
Consumers Blame Brexit For Rise in Grocery Prices
13 October 2017 NewsEight out of 10 Brits report an increase in their grocery shopping bills over the past six months, according to a study conducted by market research and insight specialist Trinity McQueen -
Independent Retailers and Producers Sign Up to MasterChef Gift Card
10 October 2017 NewsThe MasterChef brand has launched its MasterChef Gift Card, allowing consumers to buy over 3,000 artisan food and drink products online from over 80 authorised retailers and producers -
Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2018: Expert Panel of Judges Announced
10 October 2017 NewsWith entries now closed for the 2018 Farm Shop & Deli Awards, it looks like it will be another challenging year for the judging panel to decide the category, regional, newcomer and overall ‘Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year’ finalists and winners -
New Producer Awards’ Supreme Champion Announced
07 October 2017 NewsEthical coffee brand, Change Please, has been named the Supreme Champion of this year's New Producer Awards at the Bread & Jam Festival held at the Institute of Directors in London
