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“The New Superpower of Food?”
30 January 2017 Speciality BitesWell that was a surprise to most of us – who would have forecast that Tesco would make a bid for Booker? -
“Innovate to survive in 2017”
23 January 2017 Speciality BitesThere is no chance of complaining at present of the world being boring. As I have started to write this blog, breaking news has just popped up on my phone, “President Donald Trump, America’s 45th Commander-in-chief has just been sworn in”. Five... -
“How was Christmas for you?”
10 January 2017 Speciality BitesThe most commonly asked question around the food world at this time of year must be: “How did Christmas go?” Initial feedback we have received suggests that it was generally positive for many retailers in the speciality food sector, although ask me... -
“Onwards and upwards”
02 January 2017 On The FarmThe New Year is a time for looking ahead. Working Farm wise, we’re looking forward to the spring when the mornings are that bit lighter and a little bit warmer! It’s a way off, but we know that lambing will be... -
“Monogamy: overrated?”
02 January 2017 Town CrierHow many partners have you had? If it is a small part of your business, it may be that you use just a single supplier. If it plays a major part, multiple suppliers may be needed to achieve the range... -
“Blurred vision”
02 January 2017 OpinionRarely has a year ahead looked so confused as when trying to predict the opportunity and challenges that face the dairy trade in 2017 -
“Reasons to be cheerful”
02 January 2017 Expert EyeAs I write this halfway through November 2016, the very thought of the past year causes a sharp intake of breath. The Brexit uncertainty, the American election, declining sales and a fainting pound scarcely bring a smile to the face... -
“Happy New Year!”
02 January 2017 Fine FoodWelcome to a New Year as yet untarnished and still full of optimism. Magazine editors everywhere will have got together and commissioned a raft of pieces about the future for January. What are the trends for 2017? Will there be... -
The Interview: Pev Manners, Belvoir
02 January 2017 NewsEver wondered what it takes to make a homegrown business a global phenomenon? Pev Manners shows us how it’s done -
“It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas”
19 December 2016 Speciality BitesFor many of us in the food sector, it is easy to potentially not enjoy Christmas as much as others as we are immersed in it for much of the year
