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The Interview: Jason Hinds, Neal’s Yard Dairy
29 September 2017 NewsJason Hinds of Neal’s Yard Dairy’s recipe for happiness? Travel, dance music and great cheese -
“Shades of autumn”
29 September 2017 OpinionAs summer slowly drifts into autumn, and cool breezes and rain begin to dominate, the weather brings a imperceptible but decisive change in taste and style for most shoppers. The summer sensations of Feta, Brie, additive cheese and BBQ favourite Halloumi slip off the agenda in… -
How To: Prepare Your Cheese Counter For Christmas
28 September 2017 Cheese & DairyAndy Swinscoe, owner of The Courtyard Dairy, shares his top cheese-selling tips ahead of the frantic festive season -
“A proliferation of start-ups!”
26 September 2017 Speciality BitesI am not sure what the collective noun is for start-ups, but proliferation will do for now. When I started our Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition six years ago, there were hardly any young people starting businesses. The sector was full of middle-aged people… -
Christopher McCuin appointed managing director of Montgomery Asia
26 September 2017 NewsMcCuin’s appointment signifies the Montgomery Group’s commitment to establishing a long-term presence in Asia -
Britain’s Best Artisan Products Announced in the Great British Food Awards
25 September 2017 NewsNathan Outlaw, Valentine Warner, John Torode, Michel Roux Jr, along with other celebrated chefs, food personalities and critics, have revealed their favourite British artisan products in 2017's Great British Food Awards, the benchmark of excellence for British artisan food -
Transitional Period Will Provide Important Stability, NFU Says
25 September 2017 BrexitThe Prime Minister’s commitment to a transitional period after the UK leaves the EU will provide important stability for farm businesses, the National Farmers' Union says, and prepares the ground for both sides to make progress in Brexit negotiations -
Chegworth Valley Opens Second Shop in Kent
23 September 2017 NewsChegworth Farm Shop has opened a second Kent-based premises, following the success of its Pantiles shop which opened last year -
Irish Food Awards Unveils New Networking Space
20 September 2017 NewsBank of Ireland and Blas na hEireann are partnering to create “Backyard at Blas”, a new innovative breakout space and networking venue at the 10th Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards -
“Inflation – good or bad news?”
18 September 2017 Speciality BitesGenerally, the improvement in the strength of sterling was viewed with some relief in my office, but only for fairly selfish reasons. The vast majority of our range is British or Irish, but at Christmas we import more product from Italy, Spain, Germany and other European… -
‘No Deal’ Brexit Could Spell Everyday Food Item Price Hike
18 September 2017 BrexitNew analysis by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) spells out the potential cost to shoppers of leaving the EU without a tariff-free trade deal -
Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2018: Organiser Announces Winners’ Prizes
18 September 2017 NewsAs the deadline closing date of 30th September fast approaches for entries from speciality food and drink retailers from across the UK and Northern Ireland, the organisers have announced some of the prizes the overall Farm Shop & Deli Awards' 2018 Retailer of the Year can…