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How to keep your small business afloat during lockdown
14 May 2020 CoronavirusAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on our everyday lives, it is important we maintain high spirits and support each other and our local communities as much as possible. As non-essential stores remain closed until further notice, it can be easy to panic… -
Are people focusing on quality more than ever before?
13 May 2020 CoronavirusWe look at how lockdown has changed consumer behaviour, and how it could affect the fine food and drink sector -
Government’s furlough scheme extended to the end of October
13 May 2020 CoronavirusFurloughed workers will continue to be receive 80% of their wages, but the Government expects employers to share the cost from August -
England’s fragmented food sector needs a new cross-government committee, say academics
13 May 2020 NewsWith 16 government departments responsible for different aspects of food production in England, academics suggest a new cross-government committee is needed to coordinate food policy -
Online platform connects local businesses with customers during lockdown
12 May 2020 CoronavirusGood Sixty helps indie brands increase online sales during challenging times -
Podcast launches to discuss industry marketing challenges during COVID-19
12 May 2020 CoronavirusThe Agri Food Comms Cast has been set up by specialist agri-food PR and marketing agency, Pinstone -
Business rates revaluation for 2021 postponed
12 May 2020 CoronavirusThe decision comes during an uncertain time for businesses -
Government shares updated guidance for retailers
12 May 2020 CoronavirusFollowing Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s televised speech regarding the steps to be taken as the UK eases out of lockdown, shadow cabinet minister Michael Gove and business secretary Alok Sharma have shared seven documents detailing how different types of workplaces can resume business -
Government launches hardship fund for dairy farmers
11 May 2020 CoronavirusWith the UK's dairy industry one of the most hard hit during COVID-19, the Government's recent announcement to support farmers during this difficult time is welcome news -
Large gains in trust
11 May 2020 Speciality BitesA handful of people have told me off recently for being too positive about the long-term benefits to our society from Covid-19. This is not to minimise the pain, loss and hardship of the current pandemic at all, but we hear all that on every news… -
Trend Watch: Honey
11 May 2020 NewsIt’s boom time for Mother Nature’s original luxury food reports Sally-Jayne Wright -
How to boost the online arm of your business
11 May 2020 CoronavirusThe food and drink industry is newly awash with digital marketplaces and online-centric businesses. We get behind the scenes of one - FLOC - to understand what’s behind its success
