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Covid-19’s long-term impact on food buying habits
24 February 2021 CoronavirusWhat changes in consumer behaviour can fine food retailers expect to see in 2021 and beyond? We explore the emerging trends -
Spring Budget: What the food sector wants to see announced
23 February 2021 CoronavirusAfter the government revealed its lockdown exit plan, the food and retail sectors are calling for a raft of measures to help boost a Covid recovery -
Lockdown 3 is changing the high street – here’s how
22 February 2021 CoronavirusFood retailers remain buoyant as in-store and online sales continue to rise, but the wider high street is facing a shake-up -
Scotland’s local food and drink revival
22 February 2021 CoronavirusAfter the challenges of 2020, Scotland’s food and drink producers prove the strength of their world-class brands -
4 ways to make home workers your new target customer
19 February 2021 CoronavirusFine food retailers face opportunities to cater to the growing ranks of scratch cookers, home baristas and premium snackers -
How start-ups are transforming the food sector’s shared future
18 February 2021 CoronavirusStart-ups have responded to the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis with adaptations and innovation, showing the sector a taste of things to come -
Will the organic sector’s Covid boom last?
17 February 2021 CoronavirusBritain’s organic market saw its highest growth rate in 15 years over 2020, with independents boosting the sector by 0.9% -
Trust in the British food industry is at an all-time high – here’s why
16 February 2021 CoronavirusIGD’s latest shopper confidence index revealed that trust in the food and drink sector is rocketing, and confidence levels have reached their highest since before the UK entered its first coronavirus lockdown -
Government launches £20m Brexit Support Fund for SMEs
16 February 2021 BrexitThe SME Brexit Support Fund is aimed at helping small businesses adapt to changes to trade rules with the EU -
How consumers are spending on food and drink now
12 February 2021 CoronavirusIn January, shoppers spent £1bn more on food and drink year-on-year, and support for indie shops is showing no signs of slowing -
Covid-19 sparks demand for Fairtrade products
12 February 2021 CoronavirusEthical shoppers are seeking out more Fairtrade products, and independent food shops hold the key to boosting consumer awareness -
Consumers show appetite for stronger food standards
10 February 2021 BrexitA public survey by the Soil Association found that a majority of Brits are concerned that US-style industrial farming practices are increasing in the UK
