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Retailers see an exciting rise in demand for British food
30 September 2020 CoronavirusIncreasing numbers of consumers are actively seeking out locally produced food, says recent research -
Learn these terms to master your business’s finances
29 September 2020 NewsBusiness jargon may seem off-putting at first, but if you remember these simple terms, it’ll soon become second nature -
Andy Needham, Approved Food: “We need to do more to meet our environmental commitments”
29 September 2020 NewsWhile support grows for WRAP’s Food Waste Reduction Roadmap, just half of the sector is involved in the scheme, showing a need for more support across the food industry -
Customer service: navigating the ‘new normal’
28 September 2020 NewsHow to ensure shopper satisfaction remains high amidst Covid-19 restrictions -
Here’s what drinks to stock for Christmas 2020
28 September 2020 ChristmasThis Christmas may look different to those that have gone before, but the right drinks selection can make it an occasion to remember -
Behind the curtain of Fortnum & Mason’s festive windows
25 September 2020 ChristmasZia Zareem-Slade, customer experience director at Fortnum & Mason, explains the role festive windows have to play at the iconic retailer -
How independents can retain the customers they gained during lockdown
25 September 2020 NewsIn her second exclusive column for Speciality Food, Kate Hardcastle MBE explains how to turn one-off customers into loyal returning ones -
10 issues that we need to fix for a healthier food industry
24 September 2020 NewsA new report by The Food Foundation reveals some startling statistics on vital issues surrounding healthy food options and prices -
Face mask guidance has changed – here’s what retailers need to know
23 September 2020 CoronavirusPrime Minister Boris Johnson said all retail staff in England will be required to wear face coverings from the 24th September as the Government brings in a raft of stricter measures -
UK’s online retail sector continues to grow ahead of Christmas
23 September 2020 CoronavirusWe look at how coronavirus trends are still being felt in the lead-up to the festive season, and how independent retailers can capitalise on new habits -
New report by food organisations shows how to thrive in lockdown
22 September 2020 CoronavirusThe Community Farm has released an in-depth collection of 15 articles exploring the effect that the coronavirus pandemic had in and around Bristol, and how the industry can learn from it -
How will UK tariffs affect food prices after Brexit?
22 September 2020 BrexitWe look at how proposed tariffs may impact the food industry, and how independent retailers can prepare for an increase in food prices
