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Talking Shop with The Farm, Stratford: “We’re not your average farm shop”

10 September 2021 Farm Shop

For Charlie Wells, director of The Farm, Stratford, being thoroughly unique is a vital part of the plan

How to capitalise on a taste for foreign flavours

02 September 2021 Coronavirus

Stocking a global menu has never been more important. We take a look at how the most popular cuisines are inspiring customers

How to win customer loyalty in the ‘new normal’

01 September 2021 Coronavirus

Appealing to customers online and offline with a strong product offering and flexible omnichannel experiences will help retailers build their customer base post-Covid

How to keep home mixology sales flowing

26 August 2021 Drinks

After an explosion in home cocktail making during lockdown, retailers can keep spirits sales on tap by stocking innovative, premium products

Tradition vs innovation: how to stock condiments

25 August 2021 Ambient

Condiments and table sauces are a staple for any good retailer. To maximise profits, shops must find the right mix between tried and tested favourites and modern concoctions

How to plan for Christmas 2021

23 August 2021 Christmas

The fine food industry is primed to capture the spirit, optimism and joy of Christmas ahead of this year’s campaigns, says Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

What retailers need to know about the fibre trend

16 August 2021 Coronavirus

As demand for food and drink that benefit health and wellbeing increases, the fibre trend will only grow in significance

An introduction to affinage

16 August 2021 Cheese & Dairy

Maturation is a key stage in the development of many cheeses, and learning the art of the affineur offers cheesemongers a way to differentiate themselves from competitors

Why outdoor eating is an outsized opportunity for indies

10 August 2021 Meat & Fish

Sally-Jayne Wright breaks down the outdoor cooking trend and how independents can make it their own

Convenience is back on the menu for fine food retailers

09 August 2021 Coronavirus

The booming food to go market is shining a light on customers’ demand for convenient food and drink options. How can speciality retailers find success?

How to be an artisan ambassador

06 July 2021 Cheese & Dairy

Cheese Buyer speaks to cheesemongers who have made it their mission to champion cheesemakers to find out how they do it

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