Snacking
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What to stock for the comfort food trend
18 February 2021 Food & Drink2021 is the year of the nonna, and the return of family favourite recipes offers independents an opportunity to showcase what the fine food sector has to offer -
How start-ups are transforming the food sector’s shared future
18 February 2021 CoronavirusStart-ups have responded to the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis with adaptations and innovation, showing the sector a taste of things to come -
How to make shoppers love your food business
17 February 2021 DelicatessenWhether you’re a fine food retailer or an SME producer, building customer loyalty is an increasingly important skill in an ever-changing marketplace -
Will the organic sector’s Covid boom last?
17 February 2021 CoronavirusBritain’s organic market saw its highest growth rate in 15 years over 2020, with independents boosting the sector by 0.9% -
Trust in the British food industry is at an all-time high – here’s why
16 February 2021 CoronavirusIGD’s latest shopper confidence index revealed that trust in the food and drink sector is rocketing, and confidence levels have reached their highest since before the UK entered its first coronavirus lockdown -
Government launches £20m Brexit Support Fund for SMEs
16 February 2021 BrexitThe SME Brexit Support Fund is aimed at helping small businesses adapt to changes to trade rules with the EU -
What’s love got to do with it?
15 February 2021 Speciality BitesThe word ‘love’ was rarely used in a business context until recent years. In fact, in some places using the word ‘love’ would have prompted phone calls to HR and potential disciplinary proceedings. Is it OK to love your people, your customers, your suppliers and all… -
How to target demand for natural food and drink
15 February 2021 MasterclassesWhy is demand for 'clean label' products growing, and what does it mean for the food and drink sector? Will Cowling, marketing manager at FMCG Gurus, explains what consumers are looking for, and how to capitalise on the desire for natural products -
Sustainable packaging trends: here’s what indies need to know
15 February 2021 PackagingSpeciality Food looks into the latest sustainable packaging developments in the food and drink sector, and why independents have an opportunity to take the lead on eco-friendly solutions -
How consumers are spending on food and drink now
12 February 2021 CoronavirusIn January, shoppers spent £1bn more on food and drink year-on-year, and support for indie shops is showing no signs of slowing -
Covid-19 sparks demand for Fairtrade products
12 February 2021 CoronavirusEthical shoppers are seeking out more Fairtrade products, and independent food shops hold the key to boosting consumer awareness -
Jim Jams Spreads and The Artful Baker secure investments
12 February 2021 SnacksThe Good Food Fund and Batch Ventures have unveiled fresh funding for the innovative brands
