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Meet the Distributor: Seggiano
13 August 2021 InspirationsCelebrating 25 years in the fine food industry, Seggiano – pioneers of bringing the finest Italian food to the UK – is as passionate about its mission as ever -
Rory Mellis, IJ Mellis: “Local businesses have a chance to flourish”
12 August 2021 Cheese TalkRory Mellis of Scottish cheesemonger I.J. Mellis explains how the brand's local, community focus kept business booming through the pandemic -
Fine food distributor Springvale Foods acquires Hider Foods
11 August 2021 NewsThe takeover follows Springvale’s recent acquisitions of Mercia Foods and Moordale Foods’ third-party wholesale division -
How to support artisan cheesemakers
11 August 2021 Cheese & DairyCheesemongers are ambassadors for cheesemakers, and James Grant of No2 Pound Street describes how independent retailers can help fight the good fight -
Parmigiano Reggiano: protecting an authentic Italian icon
11 August 2021 Inspirations‘Italian sounding’ products are worth €100 billion worldwide, and in the UK Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most affected products -
The drink trend consumers are loving in 2021
10 August 2021 DrinksFrom rosé to infused vodka, cheerful pink alcoholic drinks are in high demand from consumers post-lockdown -
Why outdoor eating is an outsized opportunity for indies
10 August 2021 Meat & FishSally-Jayne Wright breaks down the outdoor cooking trend and how independents can make it their own -
Convenience is back on the menu for fine food retailers
09 August 2021 CoronavirusThe booming food to go market is shining a light on customers’ demand for convenient food and drink options. How can speciality retailers find success? -
Undercover Boss
09 August 2021 Speciality BitesI was looking forward to watching the new series of Undercover Boss on ITV which has been re-named Undercover Big Boss – don’t be deceived, it is just the same as the previous series. -
How lockdown changed the food and drink sector for life
09 August 2021 RetailTanny Gill of wholesaler Clarks Speciality Foods reflects on how the industry adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic, and which changes are here to stay post-pandemic -
Talking Shop with Darts Farm
06 August 2021 Farm ShopMichael Dart, director, walks us around Darts Farm: an independent retailer with a zest for the good life -
Why indies are optimistic about the ‘new normal’
06 August 2021 CoronavirusDespite a rebalancing between retail and hospitality, independent retailers are looking on the bright side of the post-Covid future
