Farm Shop

Speciality Food discovers the secrets behind the success of organic farming pioneer Rhug Estate

Food retailers remain buoyant as in-store and online sales continue to rise, but the wider high street is facing a shake-up

After the challenges of 2020, Scotland’s food and drink producers prove the strength of their world-class brands

Fine food retailers face opportunities to cater to the growing ranks of scratch cookers, home baristas and premium snackers

We speak to the experts to discover what makes a stand-out craft beer offering, and how to find the independent brews that will keep your customers coming back for more

2021 is the year of the nonna, and the return of family favourite recipes offers independents an opportunity to showcase what the fine food sector has to offer

Whether you’re a fine food retailer or an SME producer, building customer loyalty is an increasingly important skill in an ever-changing marketplace

IGD’s latest shopper confidence index revealed that trust in the food and drink sector is rocketing, and confidence levels have reached their highest since before the UK entered its first coronavirus lockdown

In January, shoppers spent £1bn more on food and drink year-on-year, and support for indie shops is showing no signs of slowing

How has Covid-19 changed where we shop? Kevin Flynn, director of retail strategy at ThoughtWorks explains why local shops and tech solutions will be the future of food retail

Not only did farm shops and delis maintain their business in 2020, but many retailers also had cause to pursue business expansions and refurbishments