Retail & Industry
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How indies can benefit from the trend for food traceability
30 June 2021 CoronavirusConsumers increasingly want to know how their food was produced, and independent retailers can provide the transparency they’re looking for -
Talking Shop: go behind the scenes of Daylesford
30 June 2021 Farm ShopNick Fletcher, CEO of Daylesford Organic, welcomes you to its destination farm shop with organic credentials at its core -
‘Eco score’ food labels launched to inspire sustainable choices
29 June 2021 NewsA traffic-light style system aims to help consumers cut down on food with a high environmental impact, but indies have long been providing more sustainable food options -
Low and no alcohol: 4 top trends to stock
28 June 2021 DrinksAlcohol-free drinks have taken the market by storm, creating opportunities for retailers to stock the brands on the cutting edge of new product development. We identify four trends influencing the market today -
Stuart Gates, Seasoned Grocer: “The retailer-supplier relationship”
25 June 2021 RetailStuart Gates of The Seasoned Grocer discusses how retailers and producers can build strong bonds, and why these relationships are so important -
A comforting indulgence: a fresh look at puddings and desserts
24 June 2021 Bakery & ConfectioneryHome baking and self-treating has fuelled demand for puddings and desserts. What's next for the sector? -
John Shepherd, Partridges: Why premium products are flying off the shelf
24 June 2021 CoronavirusPremium wine, organic meat and expensive cheese is selling, notes John Shepherd, MD of Partridges. What does this mean for the wider speciality food industry? -
What’s next for the frozen food trend?
23 June 2021 CoronavirusAfter a stunning period of growth for frozen food during Covid, we look into where the thriving sector will go from here, and whether premium ready meals can stage a comeback -
Elegant elderflower drinks for summer sipping
23 June 2021 InspirationsNothing says summer like the delicate British elderflower, and it’s in June that this fragrant flower is at its abundant best -
“Historic” deal to boost UK’s top export
23 June 2021 DrinksThe five-year removal of a retaliatory 25% tariff comes as good news for whisky makers -
Masons of Yorkshire: spirit of the phoenix
23 June 2021 InspirationsMasons Yorkshire Gin is no stranger to adversity, but a fighting spirit is helping it rise from the ashes -
6 trends for the future of retail
22 June 2021 MasterclassesWe look into the consumer habits and purchasing trends that are the driving forces of change in the retail sector
