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What a Brexit stockpiling crisis could mean for indies
15 December 2020 CoronavirusIndependent food retailers pulled ahead during Covid panic buying – can they do it again if Brexit causes more stockpiling? -
No deal Brexit could make British brands more competitive
14 December 2020 BrexitWith a no deal Brexit looking more likely, British produce could see a boost – but questions remain over whether a grace period for supermarket checks will put indie retailers at a disadvantage -
Expowest Cornwall postpones its 2021 trade show
11 December 2020 CoronavirusHale Events, the organiser of the expo, has pushed the event back to May 2021 due to possible restrictions being in place until early March -
How the hot drinks sector is adapting to the Covid era
11 December 2020 CoronavirusWhile cafés and coffee and tea brands weather the Covid storm, consumers are looking for credentials perfectly suited to the speciality sector -
Indies ring in an early Christmas as grocery sales soar
10 December 2020 ChristmasThe latest figures from Kantar reveal that consumers spent a record amount on food and drink in November – and December spending is predicted to be even higher -
How cheesemongers can boost their Christmas sales
08 December 2020 ChristmasConsultant Justin Tunstall explains how cheesemongers can get the tills ringing this Christmas with ‘Quantitative Cheesing’ -
What could Brexit mean for food prices?
08 December 2020 BrexitThe food and drink sector remains unclear about how Brexit will impact business, but research shows a no deal exit could lead to price rises for fruit and vegetables -
UK organic exports get the green light
07 December 2020 BrexitThe European Union's decision to recognise Britain's organic products comes as a “huge relief” to the sector – but over the long term, questions still remain -
The post-Brexit ethical opportunity for UK brands
03 December 2020 BrexitResearch by GlobalData shows that consumers are prioritising sustainable, local and ethical food and drink, creating a way for British brands to get ahead after Brexit -
How coffee shops can continue enticing consumers in-store
03 December 2020 CoronavirusMike Hughes, head of research and insight at FMCG Gurus, explores how independents can attract customers to their foodservice operations - despite the circumstances -
Questions remain over sustainable farming roadmap
01 December 2020 BrexitFarming and environment groups urge the government to provide clarity on details of its path to sustainable farming -
Darren Henaghan, Borough Market: “The simple joy of sharing good food and drink”
30 November 2020 Christmas"Have no doubt, Christmas this year is going to be a bit weird," says Darren Henaghan of Borough Market in his latest exclusive column for Speciality Food