Coronavirus
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Irish dairy revives doorstep delivery in wake of Coronavirus
01 April 2020 CoronavirusA new ‘farm to door’ fresh milk delivery service has been launched by Ballylisk Dairies in Tandragee, one of Armagh’s best known dairy farms. Ballylisk Dairies will soon be supplying fresh milk cartons around the Portadown-Armagh City area in a new community initiative aimed especially at… -
Business continuity in the face of Covid-19
01 April 2020 Coronavirus“Hawkshead Relish was founded in adversity some 20 years ago during the UK foot and mouth outbreak,” explains co-founder Maria Whitehead -
Natural & Organic Products Europe cancelled until 2021
31 March 2020 CoronavirusDevelopments in the coronavirus outbreak means the trade show will now take place 18th-19th April 2021 -
“Safeguarding the future of our high street”
31 March 2020 CoronavirusBusinesses across Malton, the North Yorkshire town famed for its independent spirit, have joined forces to create an artisan delivery service -
Don’t bet against fleet-footed food & drink SMEs surviving the Coronavirus
30 March 2020 CoronavirusAt first glance one might assume that small food and drinks businesses would be some of the first casualties of the current coronavirus landscape with their lean ranges and limited cashflow, says Ian Hills of Purple Pilchard -
“This unprecedented incident is bringing out the best in most people”
30 March 2020 CoronavirusJen Grimstone-Jones of Cheese Etc. The Pangbourne Cheese Shop tells us how Covid-19 is affecting the business and the local community -
The rise of goodwill
27 March 2020 CoronavirusHere Natasha Lovell-Smith, editor of Great British Food magazine, picks seven innovative companies and individuals taking the initiative… -
Retailers adapt to support staff and communities amidst lockdown
27 March 2020 CoronavirusFollowing the government’s nationwide closure of all businesses and services not deemed ‘necessary’, the food retail sector continues to trade, adjusting on a daily basis in order to continue serving its customers -
George Eustice hails “hidden heroes”
26 March 2020 CoronavirusGeorge Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has penned an open letter to praise key workers across the UK -
“We are serving our community the best we can”
26 March 2020 CoronavirusSpeciality Food spoke to Andrew Murray-Watson, founder of Guzzl, about balancing bricks-and-mortar and online -
“It’s important to remember we will get through this”
26 March 2020 CoronavirusCoronavirus bring unprecedented challenges, but may have some silver linings for indie retail says the Federation of Small Businesses's chair of retail and high street policy, Michael Weedon -
“Our business is like a family”
26 March 2020 CoronavirusStaff at Fudge Kitchen step up to keep mail orders going after its seven bricks-and-mortar shops temporarily close