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Food supply chain workers exempt from isolation rules
23 July 2021 CoronavirusCertain areas of the food industry will be allowed to take daily Covid tests rather than isolate, but the rules won’t apply to shop workers -
Food retail remains ‘resilient’ as footfall bounces back
22 July 2021 CoronavirusExperts are predicting the so-called ‘Freedom Day’ will provide a boost to retail sales -
Indies continue encouraging masks as restrictions lift
21 July 2021 CoronavirusMany retailers have asked customers to continue wearing masks and observing social distancing where possible in order to stop the spread of Covid -
The rise and rise of plant-based milks
21 July 2021 NewsWith UK sales of vegan milks up 28.3% in 2019, more product choice and innovation than ever and a correspondingly expanding consumer base the plant-based category has much to celebrate -
Stuart Reddish, NFRN: “Every day I am inspired by independent retailers”
21 July 2021 CoronavirusFor Stuart Reddish, national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers, his work is a matter of personal pride -
The future of the high street is bright – here’s why
20 July 2021 CoronavirusReimagining our towns with small businesses at the centre offers a new way forward, says Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain and director of Small Business Saturday UK -
Record-breaking number of consumers want to buy British food
16 July 2021 CoronavirusThe Farmer Favourability Survey also revealed that consumer support for food standards remains strong -
National Food Strategy: how the food industry reacted
15 July 2021 NewsFood and farming are at the centre of Henry Dimbleby’s brand new report. What do industry leaders make of the recommendations? -
Food shortage threat remains as labour issues bite
13 July 2021 BrexitA shortfall of HGV drivers and growers could affect food supplies and prices across the industry despite government action -
How fine food retailers are capitalising on sporting events
12 July 2021 NewsBy making a few simple changes to in-store displays and social media marketing, indies can boost their sales during big sporting tournaments -
Catering for the new scratch cookers
09 July 2021 CoronavirusScratch cooking is one of lockdown’s most valuable legacies for indies. Ellen Manning explores how to maintain its momentum -
Why Brexit’s legacy on food and drink will outlast Covid-19
09 July 2021 BrexitWhile the pandemic’s impact on the food sector is beginning to fade, Brexit’s effects are just beginning to be felt, argues Mark Lynch, partner at Oghma Partners
