Fresh & Farming
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Businesses too focused on hyper-local, reports survey
02 November 2018 NewsA recent survey carried out by Kreston Reeves has reported that the majority of the revenue of private British businesses is generated in their immediate geographic location, a potential concern during a period where international aspirations could hold the key to stability post-Brexit -
Confidence of food and drink brands falls
02 November 2018 NewsThe Food and Drink Federation has released its latest business confidence survey, which has revealed some of the biggest worries facing companies within the industry -
Further relief for Errington Cheese
02 November 2018 NewsA legal dispute between Scottish cheesemaker Errington Cheese and South Lanarkshire Council has come to an end, with Errington Cheese winning back the four batches of cheese which were confiscated in 2016 by the local authority -
How to make your brand stand out at a Christmas market this festive season
02 November 2018 Start-UpsAndrew Dark is the director and co-owner at printwear and branding specialist Custom Planet. Here, he discusses how you can differentiate your business to make sure it stands out at a Christmas market -
Budget 2018: industry reacts
30 October 2018 NewsChancellor Philip Hammond has made his Budget statement – the final announcement before Brexit comes into effect – elements of which may come as a relief to high streets, entrepreneurs and rural businesses -
Is your food labelling up to scratch?
29 October 2018 Food & DrinkIf you're a producer or make food on your premises – for example run a café or deli counter – you might be affected by potential upcoming changes in food labelling regulation -
Southern producers invited to showcase products
29 October 2018 NewsOn Tuesday 22nd January 2019, the eleventh edition of the annual Local Produce Show will take place at Southampton Football Club – and food and drink businesses are being invited to attend -
Consolidation Benefits the Planet
25 October 2018 Speciality BitesWe had a ‘first’ this week; a supplier announcing on social media that we had de-listed him. The announcement went as follows: “DE-LISTED NEWS! .. we’ve been dumped by COTSWOLD FAYRE ... long story short, it’s been like a marriage that’s gone sour and then… -
“How to source and promote unusual cheeses”
24 October 2018 Cheese & DairyRuth Holbrook of Paxton & Whitfield talks us through her process -
A Site To Behold
19 October 2018 BusinessMeasom Freer are extremely proud to unveil their brand new and improved e-commerce website, available to view at www.measomfreer.co.uk -
Errington Cheese reopens its doors
19 October 2018 NewsHaving won its lengthy legal battle with South Lanarkshire Council, cheesemaker Errington Cheese is to welcome members of the public to its farm on Great British Cheese Day (this Sunday, October 21st) to taste the first batch of Dunsyre Blue – made with organic raw milk… -
Industry leaders launch local food and drink fund
18 October 2018 NewsSuffolk Community Foundation, one of 46 located across the UK with the aim of supporting a range of philanthropic and charitable causes, has joined forces with local food and drink leaders to launch the Food & Drink Fund: an endeavour focused on aiding the county's most…
