Latest opinions
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Consolidation
25 January 2016 Speciality BitesIt seems that the larger speciality food retailers are waking up to the fact that consolidation of supply is the only way forward in the sector -
What do people need?
11 January 2016 Speciality BitesBy the time you read this, someone will be £60 Million richer as the winner of the largest jackpot ever in the National Lottery -
“Looking forward to 2016”
21 December 2015 OpinionThe year usually starts slowly with a cocktail of issues that can affect whether the trading start is strong -
“Bag and box your old ideas”
21 December 2015 Cheese TalkWhether you have had a good, very good or spectacular Christmas, January is not just a time to sit back and draw breath -
“The Gong Show”
21 December 2015 Town CrierPass me my white coat and my cheese iron: let’s go cheese judging! -
“Through a glass darkly”
21 December 2015 Fine FoodTowards the end of December, the editors of large newspapers start to fret about what stories they should be running in their New Year editions -
“Resolutions of a shopkeeper”
21 December 2015 Expert EyeThe time for new year's resolutions is upon us again. Having discussed the subject already with a random selection of suppliers, customers and market traders, it is very good to note that there is a general air of optimism in circulation -
Reflections on 2015
14 December 2015 Speciality Bites“Nearly there!” we all cry. Just over another week to go before we can all put our feet up and relax for a couple of days, or a couple of weeks in some cases -
Paul Visits Bala
16 November 2015 Speciality BitesI sometimes wonder about the different motivations behind people who start their own businesses -
“The year in cheese”
06 November 2015 OpinionWith 2015 coming to a close, a look back over this interesting year shows the developing trends for the future
