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Discover the finest French cheese and butter
29 April 2020 InspirationsAs one of France’s leading dairy co-operatives, Sodiaal is perfectly positioned to supply the UK with some of the country’s finest butter, cheese and dairy products -
“I’m determined to keep my business alive”
29 April 2020 CoronavirusSpeciality Food speaks to Katy Spalter, the owner of loose leaf tea start-up K-T London, about the challenges faced by small businesses during the coronavirus outbreak -
Former NFU president takes on chairmanship of Organic Research Centre
29 April 2020 NewsTim Bennett, former NFU president, takes over from Mike Turnbull as chair of its Council of Management at The Organic Research Centre -
Organic and sustainable foods receive “coronavirus boost”
29 April 2020 CoronavirusThe Covid-19 pandemic has led to a spike in demand for organic and sustainable foods, says Ecovia Intelligence, with UK-based food delivery boxes seeing an upswing in sales -
Online grocery sales to grow 33% in 2020 as Covid-19 changes shopping habits
28 April 2020 NewsResearch from Mintel reveals a “dramatic” shift in online shopping habits over the Covid-19 lockdown period – and the changes are expected to last beyond the crisis -
Industry rallies to help artisan cheesemakers survive COVID-19 crisis
28 April 2020 CoronavirusSupport is vital to protect the industry for the future -
BRC releases guidance for reopening retail outlets
28 April 2020 CoronavirusThe British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published advice to help with the facilitation of social-distancing measures in retail premises as well as warehouse and distribution settings -
Farm shop videos reconnect local food producers with customers
28 April 2020 CoronavirusFiona Pollock from Ardross Farm Shop is linking Scotland’s local food producers with customers through the lockdown with behind-the-scenes video tours -
“The food chain’s response to Covid-19 has been a triumph”
27 April 2020 CoronavirusThe Covid-19 crisis has tested food and drink manufacturing as never before, but the industry’s sense of purpose and the deep collaboration seen across the food chain will endure, says Tim Rycroft, chief operating officer of the Food and Drink Federation -
New services emerge to connect food industry with customers during COVID-19
27 April 2020 CoronavirusThese new launches aim to support small businesses and producers during the crisis and beyond -
Change is coming
27 April 2020 Speciality BitesThis week I want to talk about change at two levels. Firstly, the local and sector-specific changes we have seen that I think we will continue to build on as the pandemic continues with less restrictions and, secondly, change on a global and national level. -
Knowledge Hub set up to help small food businesses navigate COVID-19
26 April 2020 CoronavirusThe Institute of Food Science + Technology created the platform to consolidate advice, practical guidance and links to resources for those in the industry
