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Fine food trends to capitalise on for Christmas 2022
31 August 2022 ChristmasWith jingle bells ringing in the distance, it’s important to hit all the festive trends this winter for a successful holiday season -
Campaigners call on the government for stronger action on single-use plastics
26 August 2022 SustainableWith two candidates still vying for the top job at Number 10, environmental campaigners are challenging them to take a stand on plastics -
How fine food retail can benefit from the adoption of more sustainable diets
24 August 2022 SustainableWith calls for a reduction in meat consumption to meet sustainability targets, we explore how indie retailers can use this to their advantage and champion a ‘less but better’ approach -
Budget-friendly Christmas cheese options to stock
22 August 2022 ChristmasTracey Colley, operations director at the Academy of Cheese, shares her suggestions for quality cheeses at purse-friendly and indulgent price points -
How to upsell Christmas cakes and puddings in 2022
22 August 2022 ChristmasAny Christmas spread needs a variety of sweet treats to make Christmas truly special, so go nuts with fruit cakes and puddings this festive season -
What drinks to stock this Christmas
17 August 2022 ChristmasChristmas provides a huge opportunity for drinks sales, but what will be the top tipples this Yuletide, and how can indies upsell them? -
British agriculture industry suffers mass food waste due to labour shortages
17 August 2022 NewsA new survey from the National Farmers Union (NFU) revealed that £22 million worth of fruit and vegetables has been wasted directly because of workforce shortages in the first half of 2022 alone -
Speciality & Fine Food Fair reveals seminar line-up and award finalists
16 August 2022 News2022’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair is set to be an action-packed one, as the Montgomery group unveils its seminar sessions and the shortlist for its prestigious awards -
How to send out Christmas stock safely and sustainably
09 August 2022 ChristmasWith sustainability a growing concern amongst consumers, we examine how producers can send out their stock in an eco-friendly way this Christmas -
How UK food-to-go market recovery could benefit indies
05 August 2022 NewsAfter taking a significant blow from the pandemic, the on-the-go sector is back up and booming – and this could provide a key opportunity for fine food retailers -
Four top tips for early Christmas planning
03 August 2022 ChristmasWith Christmas fast approaching, Chris Lidgitt, food hall manager at Crimple, reveals his top tips for a successful Christmas period in fine food retail -
Farming industry calls on prospective PM candidates to champion British agriculture
02 August 2022 BrexitCharity and trade groups within the farming industry are looking closely at the two remaining PM candidates to assess their support for revitalising British farming
