Coronavirus
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“I’m determined to keep my business alive”
29 April 2020 CoronavirusSpeciality Food speaks to Katy Spalter, the owner of loose leaf tea start-up K-T London, about the challenges faced by small businesses during the coronavirus outbreak -
Organic and sustainable foods receive “coronavirus boost”
29 April 2020 CoronavirusThe Covid-19 pandemic has led to a spike in demand for organic and sustainable foods, says Ecovia Intelligence, with UK-based food delivery boxes seeing an upswing in sales -
Industry rallies to help artisan cheesemakers survive COVID-19 crisis
28 April 2020 CoronavirusSupport is vital to protect the industry for the future -
BRC releases guidance for reopening retail outlets
28 April 2020 CoronavirusThe British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published advice to help with the facilitation of social-distancing measures in retail premises as well as warehouse and distribution settings -
Farm shop videos reconnect local food producers with customers
28 April 2020 CoronavirusFiona Pollock from Ardross Farm Shop is linking Scotland’s local food producers with customers through the lockdown with behind-the-scenes video tours -
“The food chain’s response to Covid-19 has been a triumph”
27 April 2020 CoronavirusThe Covid-19 crisis has tested food and drink manufacturing as never before, but the industry’s sense of purpose and the deep collaboration seen across the food chain will endure, says Tim Rycroft, chief operating officer of the Food and Drink Federation -
New services emerge to connect food industry with customers during COVID-19
27 April 2020 CoronavirusThese new launches aim to support small businesses and producers during the crisis and beyond -
Knowledge Hub set up to help small food businesses navigate COVID-19
26 April 2020 CoronavirusThe Institute of Food Science + Technology created the platform to consolidate advice, practical guidance and links to resources for those in the industry -
Speciality Food publishes The Ultimate Guide to Online Retail
24 April 2020 CoronavirusThe team behind Speciality Food has created a free downloadable intel report detailing how to master selling online: The Ultimate Guide to Online Retail -
How to maintain your eco-friendly progress made pre-Covid-19
24 April 2020 CoronavirusWhile nobody would say that the coronavirus was a good thing, it’s undeniable that the pandemic and our global response to it has made business owners in almost every industry ask some pressing questions, says Ava Neilson -
Pinterest reports rise in food shoppers supporting SMEs
24 April 2020 CoronavirusGrowing support for local businesses could prove fruitful for the food industry -
Food manufacturer and shop launches online store in 24 hours
24 April 2020 CoronavirusDorset-based Olives Et Al shifted its focus following a 98% drop in business amidst the Coronavirus pandemic
