Fresh & Farming
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Retail Employment Hours Continue to Dwindle
02 May 2017 NewsThe decrease in the number of hours worked by retail staff has continued for another year, according to the British Retail Consortium's (BRC) latest Retail Employment Monitor -
“Five things you would NOT have heard at The Convenience Show last week”
02 May 2017 Speciality BitesIn spending some time at both shows last week, it was interesting to compare the two sectors. In my view, it is time for the speciality food sector to stop being an immature teenager and to grow into an adult. There are too many companies, both… -
New Five-step Guide Launched to Boost UK Food and Drink Exports
28 April 2017 NewsFood and Drink Federation (FDF) and Food and Drink Exporters Association (FDEA) have developed the guide to help companies to establish or boost overseas sales -
Finalists Announced for The FoodTalk Awards 2017
28 April 2017 NewsThe finalists for the inaugural The FoodTalk Awards have been announced, ready for the awards ceremony which takes place at the OXO Tower, London on Monday 12th June -
Independents Across the UK Set to Dish Up Free Organic Breakfasts
27 April 2017 NewsIndependent retailers are serving up free organic 'mini breakfasts' on 14th June, to showcase the range of organic food and drink they have on offer -
Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2017: Retailer of the Year Announced
24 April 2017 NewsThe Retailer of the Year winner of the Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2017 has been announced, along with the 13 category and nine regional winners, at the Farm Shop & Deli Show at NEC Birmingham -
The Art of Affinage: Dos and Don’ts
24 April 2017 NewsEver considered adding affinage to your cheesemongering repertoire? Nicolas Aznarez, Matthieu Saupin and Alex Guarneri of London-based cheese shop Androuet share their ripening dos and don'ts -
“Off to the show”
24 April 2017 Speciality BitesSo, many of us will be off to the Farm Shop & Deli/Convenience Show this week. I’m writing this on Sunday and will be off later today to help set up our stand. I thought it might be interesting for a moment to compare the three… -
Delifonseca Partners with Liverpool Philharmonic
20 April 2017 NewsLiverpool-based food institution Delifonseca has been appointed as the official external caterer for Liverpool Philharmonic -
UK Sees Surge in New Distilleries Opening
20 April 2017 NewsThe craft gin boom has been noted as a contributing factor to a rise in the opening of distilleries, with 45 new sites registered in 2016 -
Entries Open for Speciality Food’s New Producer Awards
19 April 2017 NewsThe entry stage for Speciality Food's New Producer Awards 2017 has officially opened, with start-up food and drink producers being invited to take part in the profile-boosting event -
5 Reasons Why You Should Try Smart Weighing Scales
19 April 2017 NewsFood weighing scales play an essential role in the success of your business, and 'smart' options help with accurate weighing, label printing and achieving quick responses, to name just a few benefits. Kevin Hill of Quality Scales Unlimited in Byron, California explains why you should invest
