Coronavirus: How to Succeed in a Crisis

After the government revealed its lockdown exit plan, the food and retail sectors are calling for a raft of measures to help boost a Covid recovery

Food retailers remain buoyant as in-store and online sales continue to rise, but the wider high street is facing a shake-up

After the challenges of 2020, Scotland’s food and drink producers prove the strength of their world-class brands

Fine food retailers face opportunities to cater to the growing ranks of scratch cookers, home baristas and premium snackers

Start-ups have responded to the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis with adaptations and innovation, showing the sector a taste of things to come

Britain’s organic market saw its highest growth rate in 15 years over 2020, with independents boosting the sector by 0.9%

IGD’s latest shopper confidence index revealed that trust in the food and drink sector is rocketing, and confidence levels have reached their highest since before the UK entered its first coronavirus lockdown

In January, shoppers spent £1bn more on food and drink year-on-year, and support for indie shops is showing no signs of slowing

Ethical shoppers are seeking out more Fairtrade products, and independent food shops hold the key to boosting consumer awareness

Speciality Food has partnered with the online awards once again to celebrate and support Britain’s artisan cheese industry

How has Covid-19 changed where we shop? Kevin Flynn, director of retail strategy at ThoughtWorks explains why local shops and tech solutions will be the future of food retail