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Consumer guru Kate Hardcastle MBE: “How to cash in on local credentials”
17 September 2020 RetailIn the first of her series of exclusive columns for Speciality Food, retail champion Kate Hardcastle MBE explains how and why independent retailers should capitalise on the consumer desire to shop locally -
The Pickled Shop reopens after fire and Covid impact
17 September 2020 NewsFollowing a devastating fire last year, the shop will now feature an improved layout, a wider selection of products, and a deli-kitchen space for customers to relax in -
Report highlights opportunities for sector to tackle food waste
17 September 2020 NewsDespite increasing concerns around food waste, many businesses still lack the processes and guidelines to address the issue. So what opportunities does this present for retailers and foodservice outlets? -
Golden opportunity for SMEs as export demand increases
16 September 2020 Long ArticleDespite all the challenges with COVID-19, new data from the FDF shows exciting opportunities for UK food and drink manufacturers in foreign markets -
Edward Berry, The Flying Fork: “We need to make sure customers stay”
16 September 2020 ChristmasSo you’ve worked hard throughout the pandemic to build up a loyal customer base. But as Christmas rolls around and people perhaps consider heading back to the multiples, how can you keep these customers coming back for more? -
UK organic food exports face the possibility of exclusion from the EU market
16 September 2020 BrexitMore than 30 organisations representing the organic food and drink sector warn that if equivalence is not agreed upon in Brexit deal, the UK’s high-quality organic food could be outright banned from European markets -
British Cheese Awards cancelled for 2020
15 September 2020 CoronavirusThe Royal Bath & West Society has announced the cancellation of this year’s British Cheese Awards due to the ongoing global pandemic -
Provenance, smart farming and local food key considerations for net zero commitment
15 September 2020 NewsThe UK's Citizens' Assembly for climate change has detailed more support for farmers, more efficient use of land and a focus on where food comes from in its final report -
Eat-in Vs Takeaway: what’s right for your café?
15 September 2020 NewsWhether you seat customers or serve them from a hatch, getting the balance right can have a real impact on profits -
Focus on Independents
14 September 2020 Speciality BitesIt is a well-reported phenomenon how well local independent food retailers have done during the pandemic. Both their embeddedness in the local community and their commitment and delivery of better and more compassionate service have contributed to these independent retailers having a new fondness within the… -
Small businesses make strides in compostable packaging
14 September 2020 NewsPlastic use is a growing issue for SMEs, but the industry is taking steps towards a more sustainable future -
Discover the best of Italy with ICE and Confartigianato Imprese
14 September 2020 NewsIn London on 8th October, Confartigianato Imprese and the Italian Trade Agency will join forces to promote the country's best small-scale Italian makers
