Fresh & Farming
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The FoodTalk Awards return for second year
23 November 2017 NewsThe FoodTalk Awards are making a return in 2018 and entries are now open -
Budget 2017: What it means for the food and drink industry
22 November 2017 FinanceMany in the food and drink industry have welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement in his Budget that the move from the Retail Price Index (RPI) to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be brought forward by two years to April 2018 -
TREND WATCH: Turmeric
21 November 2017 AmbientThe Indian spice that leaves annoying yellow stains on worktops is having a golden moment, says Sally-Jayne Wright. Never mind curry, it’s in cookies, coffees and cocktails -
“Do face-to-face relationships matter any longer?”
20 November 2017 Speciality BitesAs I write this week’s thoughts I am simultaneously preparing for the Cotswold Fayre New Supplier’s Conference tomorrow. This annual event is when we spend a day with our January launch suppliers and allow them to get to know us, our company and culture. We also… -
Scotland’s first tequila company launches Speyside whisky cask aged tequilas
16 November 2017 DrinksScotland's first craft tequila company has officially launched, releasing what the company states is the world’s first solely aged Speyside whisky cask tequila to the market -
Cotswold Fayre identifies top food and drink trends for 2018
15 November 2017 NewsAs 2017 draws to a close, Cotswold Fayre reflects on the year’s trends and what retailers should be stocking over the coming months and year ahead -
Harrods unveils its newly transformed food halls
14 November 2017 RetailThe first phase in the two-year transformation of Harrods’ historic food halls is now open -
WTCE returns with expanded floor space and improved networking focus
14 November 2017 NewsThe World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) returns to Hamburg from 10th until 12th April 2018, spanning across four halls with more than 350 suppliers showcasing the latest products and services for the travel catering, passenger comfort and travel retail industries -
Calm before the Christmas storm for retail world
12 November 2017 NewsFootfall in October decreased by 2 per cent year-on-year, the lowest rate since the EU referendum when it decreased by 2.3 per cent, according to the BRC - Springboard figures -
Cheeses of Muswell Hill eyes expansion with crowdfunding campaign
09 November 2017 Food & DrinkAward-winning London cheesemonger Cheeses of Muswell Hill is hoping to extend its 250-plus cheese offering by building a cheese maturing room at the end of its current premises -
Farm Shop & Deli Show ramps up plans for 2018
08 November 2017 NewsWhether you're an independent farm shop, delicatessen or artisan food outlet, the Farm Shop & Deli Show will be the place to be in April. The sector’s leading event will return to the NEC in Birmingham from 16th-18th April, alongside four other events that cover the… -
What to stock: Italian wine
07 November 2017 DrinksEdward Gerard, buying manager of wines, spirits and cigars at Harrods, talks to us about what Italian wines are currently going down well at its food hall