Retail & Industry
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“Keep looking forward and stay positive”
03 April 2017 Speciality BitesComments this week from one of the Waitrose directors following Brexit Wednesday (as it may become known) almost seemed to be expecting a good performance from the partnership due to an economic downturn in 2017. He is right, Waitrose, performed their best in the last decade… -
Natural & Organic Products Europe 2017 Opens this Weekend
31 March 2017 NewsNatural & Organic Products Europe returns to ExCeL London on 2nd until 3rd April to showcase the best new products, insights and innovations of the year -
Have You Entered the Great British Food Awards Yet?
29 March 2017 NewsNow in its fourth year, the Great British Food Awards have become a highly regarded event in the artisan food calendar and speciality retailers and producers alike are encouraged to enter before the closing date on May 26th -
Record Number of Products at Natural & Organic Products Europe
29 March 2017 NewsThe strong growth of the organic sector is set to be reflected at the Natural & Organic Products Europe 2017 trade show, which is on track to feature a record number of certified organic products when it starts on 2nd April at ExCel London -
Selfridges: The Importance of Craft Spirits
28 March 2017 NewsWe catch up with Terry Threlfall, Selfridges wine and spirits buying manager, to discover the value of ‘craft’ for the iconic retailer -
Pipers Crisps Sponsors Cricket’s National Village Cup
24 March 2017 NewsPipers Crisps has announced that it will be supporting village cricket through sponsorship of the National Village Cup, a competition open to village teams across the British Isles that has been a part of the cricketing calendar since 1972 -
“Inflation to lead to pay demands?”
24 March 2017 Speciality BitesWith the news within the last week of a sharp rise in inflation up to 2.3%, it is expected next month that the average wage increase will dip below the average pay increase of employees for the first time for 3 years. The average pay increase… -
Last Call for Entries to the FoodTalk Awards 2017
24 March 2017 NewsFood and drink innovators have until midnight on Friday 7th April to enter the new FoodTalk Awards -
Combating Food Fraud
23 March 2017 NewsNew science and technologies are now available to combat food fraud says Rupert Hodges, executive director at Oritain -
Cotswold Fayre Launches Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2017
23 March 2017 NewsTo help support young entrepreneurs taking their first steps into the food industry, Cotswold Fayre is launching its annual start-up support scheme, Young Food and Drink Entrepreneur of the Year -
Speciality & Fine Food Fair Relaunch Announced at IFE
22 March 2017 NewsThe 2017 edition of the Speciality & Fine Food Fair will be scaled down by 20 per cent from last year in order to underline the intimacy that the show is known for, says Kara Bowen, event manager at Fresh Montgomery -
6 Key Qualities of a Great Speciality Coffee Retailer
22 March 2017 NewsDamian Blackburn from Dark Woods Coffee identities the key attributes coffee-selling shops should offer their customers