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Environment secretary tells consumers to shop ‘value brands’ in response to inflation hike
06 May 2022 NewsEnvironment Secretary George Eustice has been criticised for his ‘out of touch’ comments suggesting struggling families should buy value products to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, but what effect could this advice have on independent fine food retailers? -
Counterpoint: Building relationships with customers
06 May 2022 Cheese & DairyHarnessing the power of social media, building a rapport and providing engaging sampling are three ways to ensure you create a successful relationship with your customers -
Is the UK ready to become a cashless society?
05 May 2022 NewsDigital payments seem to be more desirable in both the eyes of businesses and consumers over the last couple of years, but with the rise in the cost of living, more people are now relying on cash to help them budget -
Independent Shopper: Mattia Aranini, Sushi On Jones
05 May 2022 Meat & FishMattia Aranini, head chef at Sushi On Jones, discusses the importance of seasonality and the Italian influences in his food -
Dairy crisis threatens spiralling costs of cheese and milk for indies
04 May 2022 NewsWith Brexit wreaking havoc on European supply chains and fuel prices sky-high as a result of the war in Ukraine, farmers and retailers are now dealing with a growing dairy crisis -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “The revolution starts here”
04 May 2022 RetailJohn Shepherd, managing director of Partridges, reflects on the first quarter of 2022, and welcomes the post-Covid era -
How fine food retailers can capitalise on the Platinum Jubilee opportunity
03 May 2022 AmbientWith the Platinum Jubilee right around the corner, it’s time to start preparing for the celebrations and cashing in on the opportunity the event brings -
The Brexit effect
03 May 2022 BrexitWith Brexit now officially in full force, fine food retailers across the UK are struggling with costs and supplier issues when it comes to importing European produce -
5 minutes with Cathy Moseley, Boundless Activated Snacking
29 April 2022 PeopleCathy Moseley, founder of Boundless Activated Snacking reveals her global last supper, what inspires her, and the weirdest thing she's ever eaten -
Trend Watch: An Appetite for Umami
29 April 2022 Food & DrinkFlavour-boosting ingredients add oomph to dishes and profits alike. Sally-Jayne Wright takes a look -
Behind the Counter: Low/No at Whole Foods Market
28 April 2022 NewsAlice Fishman, speciality buyer at Whole Foods Market, shares the retailer’s experience of low/no alcohol beverages -
How to cash in on barbecue season
28 April 2022 NewsThe warmer months herald the arrival of many food lovers’ favourite outdoor feasts; here’s what to stock to make the most of the opportunity
