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The fine food industry is full of inspiring professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise under their sleeves – find out what makes them tick and discover their take on the ever-changing market right here
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Independent Shopper: Dorian Janmaat, The Idle Rocks
29 March 2022 Food & DrinkDorian Janmaat, executive head chef at The Idle Rocks Hotel, discusses the importance of freshness and seasonality in food -
Cheese Talk: Fraser MacLellen, Froth & Rind
23 March 2022 Cheese & DairyFraser MacLellan from Froth and Rind discusses what 2022 holds for indie retail businesses like his -
John Shepherd: Beware the ides of February
21 March 2022 RetailAs winter draws to a close, John Shepherd, managing director of Partridges, offers fellow retailers a taste of what's to come -
Susie Warran-Smith: “What is the new normal?”
21 March 2022 RetailSusie Warran-Smith, award-winning businesswoman, author, broadcaster and speaker, shares her thoughts on "the new normal" -
Cheese Talk: Johnny McDowell, Indie Fude
18 March 2022 Cheese & DairyIndie Füde is all about being independent and supporting small indigenous food producers from the island of Ireland, not least the wonderfully talented cheesemakers we have -
Trend Watch: The Power of Sour
10 March 2022 Food & DrinkWe Brits are often mocked for our sweet tooth. Now we’re developing a sour tooth, too, says Sally-Jayne Wright -
How women are shaking up fine food this International Women’s Day
08 March 2022 IndustryIn a food industry that is constantly evolving yet still features a significant gender gap, three female entrepreneurs share their stories about starting up a women-led business -
5 Minutes With: James Hagerty, Presto Coffee
24 February 2022 NewsFor the founder of Presto Coffee Jelly Babies are a must-stock treat, but never offer him a dried cricket... -
5 cheese pairing ideas from Izaak Edge, The CheeseWorks Cheltenham
14 February 2022 Cheese & DairyIzaak Edge of The CheeseWorks Cheltenham shares his favourite cheese pairing tips -
Robert Thain, House of Bruar: “The value of Scottish food and drink”
09 February 2022 Food & DrinkRobert Thain, foodhall buying manager at House of Bruar, explains why Scottish produce is so important to the retail destination -
Tomas Gormley, Heron: “Disrupting traditional food supply chains”
07 February 2022 Cafe & Food ServiceTomas Gormley, co-owner and joint head chef of Heron, Leith, describes his experience working with seasonal producers -
To ethically source global food products, think like a locavore
02 February 2022 SustainableHow can independent retailers find the local in the global? Lisa De Vellis explains the benefits of adopting an ethos centred around local food – the locavore philosophy
