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How indies are taking on food box giants
27 January 2021 CoronavirusMeal kits offer consumers a simple dinnertime solution, and by playing to their own strengths, independents can compete with the big names in D2C food -
Food industry trends to look out for in 2021
27 January 2021 Food & DrinkLloyd’s Register’s Kimberly Carey Coffin outlines what retailers and food producers can expect to see in 2021 -
How to: host your first virtual cheese tasting
26 January 2021 Cheese & DairyWith in-person events off the menu, digital tastings offer cheesemongers a fresh opportunity -
A Brexit Nightmare
25 January 2021 Speciality BitesOne of our suppliers, Cheshire Cheese Co, was in the newspapers at the weekend talking about their Brexit woes and that they had seen £250k revenues disappear overnight. They are not alone, and many small food and drink businesses are facing similar issues. At Cotswold Fayre,… -
Covid creates a “setback” for the flexitarian movement
25 January 2021 CoronavirusThanks to a rise in comfort eating, the flexitarian trend has “faltered” during the pandemic, according to new research -
Is more Brexit border chaos on the way?
25 January 2021 BrexitWarnings that lorry traffic at Britain’s ports may be on the rise could spell continued disruption for the food and drink sector -
What does the future hold for foodservice?
22 January 2021 CoronavirusCafés and restaurants have taken a hit from the Covid-19 pandemic. We look into how they can recover – and thrive – once lockdown restrictions are eased -
How to cash in on the healthy food trend
22 January 2021 Food & DrinkOverlooking the value of food and drink boasting health credentials could be a missed opportunity for indies, as we move into a health-conscious 2021 -
The GCA 2021 survey is open
21 January 2021 InspirationsTell Mark White in confidence about your experience of working with the large retailers -
Business rates in the spotlight ahead of Spring Budget
21 January 2021 CoronavirusLocal shops are calling for government intervention to avoid a “sudden shock” when rates relief comes to an end, as well as a revamp of the entire system -
What can retailers learn from 2020’s fastest-growing brands?
21 January 2021 CoronavirusKantar has unveiled the brands that grew the quickest last year despite Covid-19, and they reveal an important trend for the food and drink sector -
How Brexit red tape is causing food supply issues
20 January 2021 BrexitIn Britain, increased paperwork and trade delays from Brexit are causing problems for retailers that stock European products as well as producers that export their goods
