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Borough Market Diaries: Mackerel in July
23 July 2021 Meat & FishBorough Market stallholder Furness Fish Markets explains what makes mackerel a great seasonal British product -
Stuart Reddish, NFRN: “Every day I am inspired by independent retailers”
21 July 2021 CoronavirusFor Stuart Reddish, national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers, his work is a matter of personal pride -
The future of the high street is bright – here’s why
20 July 2021 CoronavirusReimagining our towns with small businesses at the centre offers a new way forward, says Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain and director of Small Business Saturday UK -
How restauranteurs can champion local producers
19 July 2021 ProducersDaniel Farrow, owner of The Gatherers, explains how his restaurant shines a spotlight on local food and drink suppliers -
Jason Hinds, Neal’s Yard Dairy: “Retailers were on the front line”
16 July 2021 Cheese & DairyCheesemongers played a vital role in supporting the artisan cheese sector through the toughest trading period since World War II, says Jason Hinds of Neal’s Yard Dairy -
Why we should be proud of the cheese industry’s response to Covid
09 July 2021 CoronavirusCatherine Mead, chair of Specialist Cheesemakers Association and owner and director of Lynher Dairies, on the innovation and energy small cheese producers and retailers displayed over the pandemic -
British artisan cheese’s bright future
07 July 2021 Cheese & DairyJames Grant of No2 Pound Street explains how upgrading his shop and learning the art of affinage offers opportunities for boosting Britain’s cheese sector -
How Covid has changed our relationship with food
05 July 2021 CoronavirusAmid the flux of lockdown-related eating habits with the rise of Amazon and e-commerce, Thoughtworks’ UK retail engagement partner Khaarthigha Subramanian discusses what these changes mean for local food businesses -
Chef Valentine Warner: “Food with roots”
03 July 2021 Food & DrinkChef and food writer Valentine Warner speaks about ‘food with roots’, the importance of simplicity and reinventing lunchtime -
Stuart Gates, Seasoned Grocer: “The retailer-supplier relationship”
25 June 2021 RetailStuart Gates of The Seasoned Grocer discusses how retailers and producers can build strong bonds, and why these relationships are so important
