Retail & Industry
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Fresh Montgomery Acquires FDIN
04 October 2017 NewsFresh Montgomery, the UK’s leading organiser of food, drink and hospitality events, has announced the acquisition of the Food & Drink Innovation Network (FDIN) -
Abertay to Host Business Support Seminar for Scottish Food Firms
03 October 2017 NewsFood and drink companies across Tayside and Fife are invited to tap into a range of business support during a one-day seminar at Abertay University in Dundee -
New Producer Awards 2017: Meet The Champions
02 October 2017 NewsThese producers have shone through hundreds of entries to wow top retailers, distributors, journalists and food experts. Meet this year’s New Producer Awards shortlist and category winners -
Glenstal Butter Named Supreme Champion at the Irish Food Awards
02 October 2017 NewsA traditional Irish butter has taken the top prize at the 10th Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle, Co Kerry -
“Shrink to fit”
29 September 2017 Town CrierRecently I was captivated by the story of 11 blocks and truckles of cheese that had been stolen in a heist at a cheese show. What was to be the fate of the prize-winning cheeses? Served at an unscrupulous gangster’s party, trumpeted as a “Supreme Champion”,… -
“When things go wrong”
29 September 2017 Expert EyeJust over 40 years ago on July 13th, during the summer of 1977, the whole of Manhattan Island and many parts of greater New York suffered an electrical blackout and were plunged into darkness. The cause was found to be a lightning strike on two separate… -
“Some like it hot”
29 September 2017 Fine FoodStand by to be swept away by a tide of melted stuff – cooked cheese is coming to town -
The Interview: Jason Hinds, Neal’s Yard Dairy
29 September 2017 NewsJason Hinds of Neal’s Yard Dairy’s recipe for happiness? Travel, dance music and great cheese -
“Shades of autumn”
29 September 2017 OpinionAs summer slowly drifts into autumn, and cool breezes and rain begin to dominate, the weather brings a imperceptible but decisive change in taste and style for most shoppers. The summer sensations of Feta, Brie, additive cheese and BBQ favourite Halloumi slip off the agenda in… -
How To: Prepare Your Cheese Counter For Christmas
28 September 2017 Cheese & DairyAndy Swinscoe, owner of The Courtyard Dairy, shares his top cheese-selling tips ahead of the frantic festive season -
“A proliferation of start-ups!”
26 September 2017 Speciality BitesI am not sure what the collective noun is for start-ups, but proliferation will do for now. When I started our Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition six years ago, there were hardly any young people starting businesses. The sector was full of middle-aged people… -
Christopher McCuin appointed managing director of Montgomery Asia
26 September 2017 NewsMcCuin’s appointment signifies the Montgomery Group’s commitment to establishing a long-term presence in Asia