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“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... -
“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... -
“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... -
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... -
“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... -
“It’s showtime!”
29 August 2017 Speciality BitesSo, despite the hottest weekend of the summer, it is nearly over. I always feel that the Tuesday after the Bank Holiday weekend feels like normal service is resumed, and judging by the number of cars on the M4 this... -
“The march of the seasons”
25 August 2017 Fine FoodI have a guilty secret: I cannot bring myself to throw anything away. I feel happiest in my office surrounded by cookery books; their mere presence is comforting and I tell myself that I can just reach out and pluck...
