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“Brands taking a stand”
10 September 2018 Speciality BitesDespite Mr Trump criticising both Nike and Mr Kaepernick last week following Nike’s new advert, sales of the brand soared after the ad was aired last week. The markets’ initial response after the showing of the ad was to devalue... -
The Independent Shopper: Danilo Cortellini
07 September 2018 NewsDanilo Cortellini, head chef at the Italian Embassy in London and MasterChef: The Professionals finalist, discusses the Italian deli scene in London -
The Interview: Simon Anderson, Market Halls
30 August 2018 NewsThe co-founder of Market Halls talks community, new concepts, and what’s to come in food and drink -
“Going green”
28 August 2018 Speciality BitesWith the end of the summer seemingly upon us after what was a shockingly cold weekend, now is a good time to look at how you can green up in terms of your energy and fuel usage -
“Seeing stars”
28 August 2018 Town CrierI love food awards. I enjoy helping organise them and judging at them; I spend about 30 days a year on awards-related activity -
“Summer Report 2018”
27 August 2018 Expert EyeSo far this summer for us at Partridges it’s been about 1 Royal Wedding, 2 heatwaves and 3 Lions and apologies yet again for being about to use the W word (that is weather by the way) -
“Leadership is team”
20 August 2018 Speciality BitesWe had a management away day recently, which is something I recommend every team does regularly. It is always good to get away from the day-to-day of a busy business to gain perspective and talk honestly without interruptions -
“Trust: key to all business relationships”
13 August 2018 Speciality BitesThe older I become, the more I think that trust is the key of all relationships – business or otherwise -
The realities of life as a start-up founder
07 August 2018 Start-UpsEver wondered what is really going on behind the scenes of a foodie start-up? Nick Briggs, co-founder of In The Buff, explains