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Zero-waste movement continues to expand despite Covid
05 August 2020 CoronavirusThe coronavirus pandemic has not stopped the growth of sustainable packaging options -
It’s time to go left field rather than safety-first
05 August 2020 Fine FoodAs the pandemic grinds onwards, food and drink plays a larger and larger role in our day to day life. -
Government set to scrutinise hygiene measures, according to new report
05 August 2020 CoronavirusThe House of Lords has admitted that current regulations around wearing face masks comes with potential challenges and will be carefully monitored -
Why retailers should tap into the vegan trend this Christmas
04 August 2020 ChristmasThe growing demand for plant-based products offers various opportunities for independent retailers -
Hygiene and safety key to consumer confidence in foodservice industry
04 August 2020 CoronavirusAs the hospitality sector opens up again, we look at how consumers have responded to reopenings, and what businesses are doing to gain their confidence -
Sue Nelson: “Small gains can go a long way”
04 August 2020 CoronavirusAs we all know, enforced social distancing has drastically changed everything about our old shopping habits and behaviours. -
The Wensleydale Creamery rebrands iconic waxed truckle range
03 August 2020 NewsThe refresh follows the “ongoing success” of the Creamery's Online Deli -
The unique lessons we can all learn from the Virtual Cheese Awards
03 August 2020 NewsEmma Young, seasoned cheesemonger and now consultant at The Cheese Explorer, shows us behind the curtain at the inaugural Virtual Cheese Awards - a project designed to celebrate the best of British cheese with complete transparency -
Resilience
03 August 2020 Speciality BitesContinuing my series on characteristics of good leadership there has been a lot of talk about one of my Top 50 during the pandemic, and that is ‘resilience’. -
Is our café a hero or a villain?
03 August 2020 Expert EyeMy first article for Speciality Food was five years ago in 2015 and since then we have experienced three general elections (amazingly), the Queen’s 90th birthday, a major Royal Wedding, Brexit and several weather extremes. However, nothing even remotely compares to the effect of Covid-19 on… -
Food boxes offer new opportunities for indies
03 August 2020 RetailFor specialist retailers, food boxes present a novel way to get your products in front of consumers -
As masks become mandatory, retailers report few issues but footfall dips
31 July 2020 CoronavirusFootfall dropped over the weekend, but experts say there isn’t “conclusive evidence” regarding the impact of the latest face mask rules
