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Fine food distributor Springvale Foods acquires Hider Foods
11 August 2021 NewsThe takeover follows Springvale’s recent acquisitions of Mercia Foods and Moordale Foods’ third-party wholesale division -
Convenience is back on the menu for fine food retailers
09 August 2021 CoronavirusThe booming food to go market is shining a light on customers’ demand for convenient food and drink options. How can speciality retailers find success? -
Why indies are optimistic about the ‘new normal’
06 August 2021 CoronavirusDespite a rebalancing between retail and hospitality, independent retailers are looking on the bright side of the post-Covid future -
7 facts the food sector should know about sustainability
05 August 2021 SustainableDiscover how to cater to consumers’ latest demands around environmentally friendly and ethical food and drink -
6 essential innovations in snack foods
04 August 2021 CoronavirusDiscover the next-generation trends that are reshaping the snacking industry -
Retailers and hospitality staff hit by ‘pingdemic’
02 August 2021 CoronavirusBusinesses are calling for an extension of exemptions to self-isolation rules as small retailers and foodservice operators struggle with staff shortages -
Top types of charcuterie you need to know
30 July 2021 NewsWe explore the latest developments in the world of charcuterie and round up essential platter picks -
Sustainable packaging: where are we now?
29 July 2021 NewsFour years since BBC series Blue Planet II lit a bonfire under industry efforts to evolve new ways of working, we take a fresh look at sustainable packaging -
Food makers are warning of price hikes – here’s why
28 July 2021 BrexitShopping bills are expected to rise by more than £160 per year, according to a new report by the FDF, and consumers in Northern Ireland could face higher prices due to new Brexit customs rules -
How to run your food business in 2021
28 July 2021 CoronavirusNatasha Spencer-Jolliffe explores how partnerships and a fresh mindset are key parts of ensuring business success -
6 consumer habits of the new normal
27 July 2021 CoronavirusShoppers’ shifting priorities are changing yet again as lockdown restrictions come to an end. Here’s what to expect -
Brexit: Northern Ireland Protocol food row heats up
26 July 2021 BrexitThe UK has called for a rewrite of the post-Brexit trading agreements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland as supermarkets warn of food shortages
