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Defra begins search for inaugural Chair of new environment watchdog
14 August 2020 StaffingThe Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection will independently scrutinise and advise the Government to ensure it sets and meets “ambitious” environment targets -
Local lockdowns create regional disparities in shopper confidence
13 August 2020 CoronavirusShopper confidence has decreased significantly in the North of England where local lockdown restrictions have been put in place, research by IGD shows -
Covid-19 does not spell the end of bricks and mortar
13 August 2020 CoronavirusWhile online shopping has gained traction during the pandemic, researchers say we won’t see a permanent shift away from in-store shopping -
Shop Local campaigns are helping small businesses get back up and running
13 August 2020 CoronavirusThe Government’s Shop Local Week and other community-focused campaigns are encouraging shoppers to hit their high streets -
National Food Strategy addresses “urgent” questions raised by Brexit and Covid
12 August 2020 BrexitPart one of Henry Dimbleby’s eagerly anticipated report focuses on how to protect UK food standards and Covid’s impact on the global food system -
Stilton stalls UK trade deal with Japan
12 August 2020 BrexitTruss defends British cheesemakers by pushing for better terms for blue cheese -
Farms shops across UK participate in Eat Out to Help Out scheme
12 August 2020 CoronavirusFarm retailers are part of Government-wide scheme to encourage people to support local outlets and boost the economy -
Ian Wright, Merchant Machine: 5 ways to run your business safely during the pandemic
12 August 2020 NewsIan Wright, founder of Merchant Machine, lists a few simple guidelines for shop owners and workers that may help to create a safer shop environment during the pandemic -
Introducing Synergy: the new intelligence service for fine food buyers
11 August 2020 NewsThe team at Speciality Food is launching a brand new content channel designed specifically for fine food buyers -
Why the vegan-curious are driving meat-free sales
11 August 2020 Food & DrinkRachael Perrett looks at how demand from flexitarians is leading to a rise in sales and product development in the sector -
An unexpected reinvention: Blackthorn Salt
11 August 2020 CoronavirusWhen Covid-19 hit, new speciality business Blackthorn Salt had to drastically rethink its plans. The husband and wife team Gregorie and Whirly Marshall and explains how, with an inventive blend of creativity, passion and staying true to the cause, they made it work -
Self-sacrificial Leadership
10 August 2020 Speciality BitesMy son after watching my weekly video that match these blogs let me know that he thought that I was coming across as being too intense on the video and needed to lighten up a bit. If that is so, it is only because I…
