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Behind the online initiatives boosting indie sales
18 November 2020 CoronavirusAcross the UK, online local shopping initiatives are emerging to support independent retailers in the run-up to Christmas – and experts believe they’re here to stay -
How independents can improve brand integrity
17 November 2020 NewsRod Challis, waste management expert at Certified Sustainable highlights the way we can all work towards a more sustainable future -
The Source trade show is the latest food event to postpone
13 November 2020 CoronavirusThe South West’s biggest food and drink trade show will now be held in the summer of 2021 due to Covid-19 -
Master the Art of the Christmas Pantry
11 November 2020 ChristmasWith a macro trend for home cooking hitting at the biggest feasting period of the year, there's more reason than ever to pitch your pantry supplies just right -
How the food industry can prepare for Brexit
11 November 2020 BrexitThe continued uncertainty around the UK’s exit from the European Union at the end of the year has put the food and drink industry in a challenging position -
Why Christmas 2020 is the year of the edible gift
10 November 2020 ChristmasWith non-essential retailers in England forced to close their doors until at least early December, we look into how gifting trends will change this year -
“Still more work to do” after furlough extension announced
06 November 2020 CoronavirusChancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the furlough scheme will be extended across the UK until the end of March 2021, but small retailers still see “gaps” in support -
Trend Watch: Virtual Food Events
05 November 2020 NewsExplore new ways of working, says Sally-Jayne Wright, and grow your database -
Zero waste retailers take to the road
04 November 2020 NewsAs the zero waste movement continues to grow, with 200 dedicated shops opening in the last two years and the supermarkets finally joining the packaging free party, what’s the next step for the circular economy? Removing the packaging of bricks and mortar it would appear, finds… -
3 ways fine food retailers can boost Covid Christmas sales
04 November 2020 ChristmasWith a second lockdown set to last until at least early December, how can speciality food retailers make the most of the festive season? -
The fight over the future of Britain’s food standards rages on
03 November 2020 BrexitFarmers, chefs and campaigners are keeping the pressure on MPs to protect Britain’s food standards as the Agriculture Bill heads back to the House of Commons -
What does the second lockdown mean for the fine food industry?
02 November 2020 CoronavirusWith a second lockdown due to come into force in England from 5th November, how will the shutdown impact independent food shops and the wider food and drink sector?
