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How to Serve: Speciality Coffee
18 October 2017 DrinksShow your foodservice operation means business with this guide to need-to-know brewing methods -
Retail Footfall Down For Third Consecutive Month
17 October 2017 NewsFootfall in September decreased by 1.2 per cent year-on-year, the same decrease as in August, in line with the 3-month rolling average of -1.2 per cent and below the 12-month rolling average of -0.4 per cent -
“Who’s afraid of Amazon?”
16 October 2017 Speciality BitesI had a phone call earlier today from a journalist wanting my comments on Amazon, as apparently FMCG wholesalers across the pond are having sleepless nights about what they are doing in the market -
Consumers Blame Brexit For Rise in Grocery Prices
13 October 2017 NewsEight out of 10 Brits report an increase in their grocery shopping bills over the past six months, according to a study conducted by market research and insight specialist Trinity McQueen -
The Interview: Julian Metcalfe, Itsu
12 October 2017 Cafe & Food ServiceA passion for food, teamwork and communication led Julian Metcalfe to become one of the greatest names in food-to-go today -
Independent Retailers and Producers Sign Up to MasterChef Gift Card
10 October 2017 NewsThe MasterChef brand has launched its MasterChef Gift Card, allowing consumers to buy over 3,000 artisan food and drink products online from over 80 authorised retailers and producers -
Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2018: Expert Panel of Judges Announced
10 October 2017 NewsWith entries now closed for the 2018 Farm Shop & Deli Awards, it looks like it will be another challenging year for the judging panel to decide the category, regional, newcomer and overall ‘Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year’ finalists and winners -
“A reality check”
09 October 2017 Speciality BitesI was encouraged to see so many start-up food businesses represented at the Bread & Jam Festival last week. My Last Word article in this month’s Speciality Food Magazine reflects more on the sheer numbers coming into the industry at present -
New Producer Awards’ Supreme Champion Announced
07 October 2017 NewsEthical coffee brand, Change Please, has been named the Supreme Champion of this year's New Producer Awards at the Bread & Jam Festival held at the Institute of Directors in London -
Brits Buckle Up For Costlier Christmas
05 October 2017 NewsFour in 10 Brits expect that factors such as Brexit will mean this festive season is likely to be more expensive than last year, according to research by analyst Mintel -
Fresh Montgomery Acquires FDIN
04 October 2017 NewsFresh Montgomery, the UK’s leading organiser of food, drink and hospitality events, has announced the acquisition of the Food & Drink Innovation Network (FDIN) -
Abertay to Host Business Support Seminar for Scottish Food Firms
03 October 2017 NewsFood and drink companies across Tayside and Fife are invited to tap into a range of business support during a one-day seminar at Abertay University in Dundee