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Greenwash
04 March 2019 Speciality BitesAs we approach the third decade of the 21st century, many companies know they need to sharpen up their act on both how they treat their people, the people in their supply chains and the people of the world through... -
“I spend a lot of time trying to find the most amazing, unusual cheeses the world has to offer”
01 March 2019 NewsCheesemonger Morgan McGlynn is on a mission to convert a new generation to the pleasures of Britain's heritage cheeses -
Being B Corp
25 February 2019 Speciality BitesIt seems that in the fourth year since its launch in the UK, people are talking about B Corp more than ever in this B Corp month of February. Waitrose.com launched their on-line B Corp shop this month and grouped... -
Viewpoint: Renee Elliot
18 February 2019 NewsThe founder of Planet Organic and co-founder of Beluga Bean shares the journey towards a better life and planet -
Buyer-supplier relationships
18 February 2019 Speciality BitesOne of the leading articles in ‘The Grocer’ this week was an article on buyer-supplier relationships, which told us “that a new study from the University of East Anglia claims to have unearthed new lessons about the buyer-supplier relationship. Dr... -
“How did you get on with Veganuary?”
12 February 2019 Fine FoodLast year saw the rise and rise of vegan food. 'Plant-based food' became a watchword for a new kind of dish and it quickly became a case of be there or be square. -
“We need to talk about Christmas”
12 February 2019 Expert EyeIn the final article I wrote at the end of last year I suggested it could be a successful Christmas based on the fact that there were four ‘good’ shopping Saturdays before the big day. Another theory bites the dust! -
“Waxing lyrical”
12 February 2019 Town CrierOn a family holiday to Normandy in 1965, my parents and their adult friends were hugely excited by Livarot and Camembert – seldom seen back home in Hampshire. -
5 ways to attract retail distribution
05 February 2019 Start-UpsMeenesh Mistry, founder of healthy cookie brand Wholey Moly, shares his tips -
Leadership is…
04 February 2019 Speciality BitesThis week I thought I would return to a subject I have look at previously: leadership, and, more to the point, good leadership
