Coronavirus
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Cheese events business launches home delivery tasting boxes
23 April 2020 CoronavirusHomage2Fromage dives into delivery with a blind cheese tasting kit sent straight to customers’ doors -
Scammers targeting farm shops are causing thousands of pounds worth of losses
23 April 2020 CoronavirusPolice in Yorkshire warn that fraudsters are using stolen credit card details to scam meat suppliers and farm shops -
Non-profit providing meals for NHS workers appeals for food from local suppliers
22 April 2020 CoronavirusThe grassroots hospitality industry non-profit Hospitality for Heroes uses local skilled chefs to produce healthy, restaurant-quality meals for London NHS hospitals free of charge -
Dairy industry unites behind calls for urgent Government action
22 April 2020 CoronavirusIndustry groups including UK farming unions, the RABDF, Dairy UK and the Provision Trade Federation have backed appeals for Government action amid the coronavirus outbreak -
What to stock this summer, according to Covid-19-led demand
22 April 2020 CoronavirusSpeciality Food speaks to Karen Jones, channel controller at RH Amar about the ambient items sure to sell well during the next few months -
How COVID-19 will change consumer behaviour
21 April 2020 CoronavirusWith people eager for change post-lockdown, how will shifting patterns affect SMEs in the fine food and drink industry? -
New food and drink platform helps Scots shop local through lockdown
21 April 2020 CoronavirusSip Scran Support has been set up by LUX, an Edinburgh-based food and drink brand development agency, to enable Scots to support their local food and drinks businesses during the coronavirus lockdown -
Government unveils Future Fund to help start-ups
21 April 2020 CoronavirusChancellor Rishi Sunak announced the plan as part of a £1.25 billion support package -
Re-evaluating priorities in the wake of COVID-19
20 April 2020 CoronavirusThe COVID-19 crisis is shaping consumer attitudes and behaviors in many ways. As consumers become increasingly concerned about the health and wellness of themselves and loved ones, they are looking to step back and re-prioritize what is important to them, says Mike Hughes, head of research… -
Farm shop launches delivery service for locals
20 April 2020 CoronavirusBalgove Larder now offers a free telephone home delivery system for those in need in the St Andrews area -
How independent retailers are using the Corona crisis to their advantage
17 April 2020 CoronavirusFollowing the news that the UK government has extended the lockdown for another three weeks, fine food and drink businesses are continuing to ride the storm, proving that adapting their services and strategies is key to survival, says Rachael Perrett -
Kentish trade group sets up online hub for ‘good news stories’
17 April 2020 CoronavirusTrade group Produced in Kent has set up a not for profit community website promoting positive local food stories, as well as giving a platform to businesses who have diversified in response to the coronavirus crisis
