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What you need to know about raw milk cheese
13 March 2024 Cheese & DairyUnpasteurised cheese, also known as raw milk cheese, has recently been in the spotlight in the UK. Speciality Food explores what makes these cheeses special, as well as consumers’ most frequently asked questions -
UK’s best farm retailers announced in awards
07 March 2024 NewsThe Farm Retail Association has unveiled its award winners for 2024 -
12 of the best blue cheeses from around the world
04 March 2024 Cheese & DairyBlue cheese is a must-have at the cheese counter, but does your shop sell these top-rated cheeses from the UK, Europe and beyond? -
Is vending the future for small farm shops?
29 January 2024 Farm ShopHaving a physical store presence isn’t feasible for everyone – and a new kind of retail is popping up across the UK in response -
Daring to Diversify: Inside one of the UK’s first organic farm shops
11 January 2024 Farm ShopAs part of a new series delving into some of the UK’s most fascinating diversification projects and businesses daring to be different, Speciality Food heads to a farm in The Cotswolds that has, quite literally, grown organically -
How to attract new customers during Christmas
13 December 2023 ChristmasDiscover marketing ideas for fine food retailers to attract new customers during the festive season and beyond -
3 steps to creating the ultimate festive cheeseboard
12 December 2023 ChristmasFor cheese lovers, a carefully curated cheeseboard is the centrepiece of any festivity. Here, cheese experts share how to create one worthy of party season -
Quick wins to capitalise on the festive season
11 December 2023 ChristmasWith less than two weeks left until the big day, we revisit some last-minute tips to ensure you make the most of the festive opportunity this winter -
A cheesemonger’s guide to festive cheese gifts
07 December 2023 ChristmasWith Christmas just around the corner, making your cheese offering stand out with carefully curated gifts could make all the difference -
How to keep staff on-side this Christmas
23 November 2023 ChristmasFestive trading can be chaotic, but there are ways to come though it with staff loyalty on a high -
Last-minute Christmas preparations for independent retail
20 November 2023 ChristmasWith only a few weeks left to go until the big day, we speak to fine food retailers to find out what their biggest Christmas concerns are and their last-minute tips -
Upselling festive accompaniments this Christmas
08 November 2023 ChristmasWhether purchased for a festive cheeseboard or a Boxing Day sandwich, chutneys and pickles are essential Yuletide stocks. Here’s how to upsell them for successful selling this Christmas