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Five ways to make the most of the party season opportunity
15 December 2022 ChristmasParties are the epitome of the festive season and the New Year, and offer plenty of opportunity to make extra sales -
Scottish farmers willing to shift away from intensive livestock farming for the environment
15 December 2022 SustainableLivestock farmers in Scotland have revealed they are interested in moving to more nature-friendly farming in order to help the planet -
E-commerce is on the decline. What does this mean for indies?
14 December 2022 NewsOver the past 12 months e-commerce sales have begun to decline, with bricks and mortar back on the agenda -
UK food and drink exports on the rise as Brexit chaos settles
12 December 2022 BrexitDespite a difficult first couple of years of Brexit, exports of food and drink rose in 2022 -
Last chance to nominate your Inspirational Cheese Retailers winners
09 December 2022 NewsThere are just three days left to nominate your favourite cheesemonger or cheese retailer for Inspirational Cheese Retailers 2023 -
The high street is evolving: How indies can cash in
08 December 2022 NewsA new report has revealed that the British high street is changing rather than dying, and fine food retail is well-placed to benefit -
Three emerging food and drink trends for 2023
07 December 2022 NewsAs 2023 fast approaches, we look into three key trends that will shape shopping choices in the new year -
British food industry could be ‘sleepwalking’ into a national crisis
06 December 2022 NewsAccording to the National Farmers Union, the UK could be about to face serious supply chain issues – how can the government tackle it? -
Farming industry calls for government to champion sustainability at a fairer price
05 December 2022 SustainableThe UK government is being urged to act on making Britain’s agricultural landscape more sustainable, and offering a lower price for produce -
Consumer confidence drops in time for Christmas as SMEs battle rising inflation
02 December 2022 ChristmasAs independent retailers head into the biggest trading period of the year, consumers are worried about costs and spending less as a result -
Fortnum & Mason: A Christmas icon
01 December 2022 ChristmasDr. Andrea Tanner, Fortnum & Mason archivist, shares the history, magic and planning that goes into creating an internationally renowned festive destination -
What to put in your festive hampers this Christmas
01 December 2022 ChristmasAs shoppers look for special gifts for their loved ones, three speciality retailers share what they are putting in their festive hampers to offer tradition and innovation
