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‘Mini deal’ on whisky would be a boon to independent distillers
22 December 2020 NewsA tariff on Scotch whisky has cost the industry millions and put independent distilleries at risk – but hopes are rising for a deal -
Vegan opportunity ramps up ahead of Christmas
21 December 2020 ChristmasThe rise of the vegan diet has been well-documented this year, and the trend has only continued accelerating in the run-up to 2021 -
How to capitalise on the rising demand for fruit and veg
18 December 2020 CoronavirusOver half of consumers claim to have eaten more fruit and vegetables in lockdown, and retailers have an opportunity to cater to this craving for fresh produce -
Why food retailers and farmers are winning public trust
17 December 2020 CoronavirusNew research shows that consumers have become more trusting of the food industry since the pandemic hit -
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
