Fresh & Farming
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“The growth of crowdfunding for food and drink start-ups”
30 October 2017 Speciality BitesMany of us now have several e-mails a month from the latest food and drink start-up to try and raise funds through crowdfunding, but how many of us have invested? This week I thought I would explore the area a little further and try and… -
UK cheeses to be championed at international trade show
27 October 2017 NewsThe fifteenth edition of The Cheese & Dairy Products show will see UK cheeses get the spotlight at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on 25th to 28th February 2018 -
Calls for urgent action to address cost of business rates
27 October 2017 NewsBusiness groups have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond, calling for urgent action to address the problems with the business rates system in the 2017 Budget -
The Fine Food Angel rolls out new online ordering features
25 October 2017 NewsFine food ordering service The Fine Food Angel has rolled out new online catalogue and purchasing system features aimed at helping independent retailers source products more easily and cost effectively -
Cotswold Fayre reveals its top Christmas 2017 trends
24 October 2017 NewsWhile preparations for Christmas have begun for most retailers and consumers, for fine food distributor Cotswold Fayre festive sales have been and gone and the results for retailers' top product choices are in -
“Does the speciality food sector care about the environment?”
23 October 2017 Speciality BitesComing into work this morning, the headline news was that old vehicles were now going to have to pay an extra £10 to drive in the London Congestion Zone. On the channel I was listening to there was at least one spokesperson complaining that businesses would… -
Leeds Cheesemonger Relocates to Larger Premises
23 October 2017 NewsLeeds-based specialist cheesemonger George & Joseph has marked the fourth anniversary of the opening of its Chapel Allerton store by moving to a larger “more prominent” premises -
Real Italian Wine & Food Event Comes Back To London
19 October 2017 NewsThe heart of London will once again welcome a plethora of Italian food and drink at the Real Italia Wine & Food event in Westminster -
How to Serve: Speciality Coffee
18 October 2017 DrinksShow your foodservice operation means business with this guide to need-to-know brewing methods -
Retail Footfall Down For Third Consecutive Month
17 October 2017 NewsFootfall in September decreased by 1.2 per cent year-on-year, the same decrease as in August, in line with the 3-month rolling average of -1.2 per cent and below the 12-month rolling average of -0.4 per cent -
“Who’s afraid of Amazon?”
16 October 2017 Speciality BitesI had a phone call earlier today from a journalist wanting my comments on Amazon, as apparently FMCG wholesalers across the pond are having sleepless nights about what they are doing in the market -
Consumers Blame Brexit For Rise in Grocery Prices
13 October 2017 NewsEight out of 10 Brits report an increase in their grocery shopping bills over the past six months, according to a study conducted by market research and insight specialist Trinity McQueen