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“Who’s afraid of Amazon?”
16 October 2017 Speciality BitesI had a phone call earlier today from a journalist wanting my comments on Amazon, as apparently FMCG wholesalers across the pond are having sleepless nights about what they are doing in the market -
The Interview: Julian Metcalfe, Itsu
12 October 2017 Cafe & Food ServiceA passion for food, teamwork and communication led Julian Metcalfe to become one of the greatest names in food-to-go today -
“A reality check”
09 October 2017 Speciality BitesI was encouraged to see so many start-up food businesses represented at the Bread & Jam Festival last week. My Last Word article in this month’s Speciality Food Magazine reflects more on the sheer numbers coming into the industry at present -
“Shrink to fit”
29 September 2017 Town CrierRecently I was captivated by the story of 11 blocks and truckles of cheese that had been stolen in a heist at a cheese show. What was to be the fate of the prize-winning cheeses? Served at an unscrupulous gangster’s party, trumpeted as a “Supreme Champion”,… -
“When things go wrong”
29 September 2017 Expert EyeJust over 40 years ago on July 13th, during the summer of 1977, the whole of Manhattan Island and many parts of greater New York suffered an electrical blackout and were plunged into darkness. The cause was found to be a lightning strike on two separate… -
“Some like it hot”
29 September 2017 Fine FoodStand by to be swept away by a tide of melted stuff – cooked cheese is coming to town -
The Interview: Jason Hinds, Neal’s Yard Dairy
29 September 2017 NewsJason Hinds of Neal’s Yard Dairy’s recipe for happiness? Travel, dance music and great cheese -
“Shades of autumn”
29 September 2017 OpinionAs summer slowly drifts into autumn, and cool breezes and rain begin to dominate, the weather brings a imperceptible but decisive change in taste and style for most shoppers. The summer sensations of Feta, Brie, additive cheese and BBQ favourite Halloumi slip off the agenda in… -
“A proliferation of start-ups!”
26 September 2017 Speciality BitesI am not sure what the collective noun is for start-ups, but proliferation will do for now. When I started our Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition six years ago, there were hardly any young people starting businesses. The sector was full of middle-aged people… -
Christopher McCuin appointed managing director of Montgomery Asia
26 September 2017 NewsMcCuin’s appointment signifies the Montgomery Group’s commitment to establishing a long-term presence in Asia -
“Inflation – good or bad news?”
18 September 2017 Speciality BitesGenerally, the improvement in the strength of sterling was viewed with some relief in my office, but only for fairly selfish reasons. The vast majority of our range is British or Irish, but at Christmas we import more product from Italy, Spain, Germany and other European… -
“Face to face sales – dead or alive?”
12 September 2017 Speciality BitesI enjoyed my weekend after not having one last week. It will be the same for many who were exhibiting and setting-up the show last weekend. As always, I spent the rest of the week exhausted and “peopled out”, but it serves me right for wearing…
