Opinions
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Speciality Bites
Top trend predictions for Christmas 2021
Self-sacrifice: The importance of building a leadership legacy centred on others
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Fine Food
It’s time to go left field rather than safety-first
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Expert Eye
Is our café a hero or a villain?
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On The Farm
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Town Crier
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Cheese Talk
How one cheese shop supported locals in lockdown
Rory Mellis, IJ Mellis: “Local businesses have a chance to flourish”
Why we should be proud of the cheese industry’s response to Covid
News
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News
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
‘Super farm shop’ planned to open at Norfolk Showground
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Brexit
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
How the P&O Ferries crisis could affect independent retailers
How Brexit rules on importing European cheeses are affecting UK cheesemongers
Food & Drink
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Ambient
Italian Store Cupboard Essentials
How fine food retailers can capitalise on the Platinum Jubilee opportunity
How indies can break down the barrier to sustainability for consumers
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Snacks
How to sell free-from in indie retail
5 Minutes with Nat Cooper, Simply Roasted
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Meat & Fish
Behind the counter: BBQ season at Edwards of Conwy
Independent Shopper: Mattia Aranini, Sushi On Jones
How indies can break down the barrier to sustainability for consumers
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Cheese & Dairy
James Grant, No2 Pound St: “Batten down the hatches”
Counterpoint: Building relationships with customers
Dairy crisis threatens spiralling costs of cheese and milk for indies
How fine food retailers can capitalise on the Platinum Jubilee opportunity
Creating the ultimate cheeseboard with Maria Whitehead, Hawkshead Relish
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Bakery & Confectionery
How fine food retailers can capitalise on the Platinum Jubilee opportunity
How retailers can sell Easter trends in 2022
6 must-stock Spanish products for your fine food business
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Drinks
How fine food retailers can capitalise on the Platinum Jubilee opportunity
Behind the Counter: Low/No at Whole Foods Market
Is the future of tea functional?
How independent retailers can cash in on the mindful drinking trend
Retail
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Delicatessen
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
Time is running out to enter The Great Stock Giveaway 2022
How to cash in on meat-free trends for National Vegetarian Week
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Farm Shop
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
Time is running out to enter The Great Stock Giveaway 2022
‘Super farm shop’ planned to open at Norfolk Showground
How to cash in on meat-free trends for National Vegetarian Week
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Display
How fine food retailers can capitalise on the Platinum Jubilee opportunity
How retailers can sell Easter trends in 2022
Lawrence Barnett, Wonderland Design: “Pack design. What do you think?”
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Masterclasses
How to capitalise on social media food trends
How to breathe new life into cheese displays
To ethically source global food products, think like a locavore
Why quality, convenience and sustainability are redefining shopping choices in 2022
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Equipment
Why checkout-free stores could be a good thing for indies
The Courtyard Dairy: the innovative thinker
Morrisons trials replacing plastic ‘bags for life’ with paper bags
Industry
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Agriculture
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
What does the future of seasonal eating look like?
How indies can break down the barrier to sustainability for consumers
Consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most, survey finds
What do the sunflower oil shortages mean for independent retailers?
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Packaging
How indies can break down the barrier to sustainability for consumers
Lawrence Barnett, Wonderland Design: “Pack design. What do you think?”
Extended Producer Responsibility legislation delayed until 2024
The food and drink sector is on track to meet net-zero targets but there are still challenges
Lawrence Barnett, Wonderland Design: “The new retail environment”
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Wholesale
What 2022 has in store for food and drink wholesalers
How to make your business a force for good
2021: Looking back at a year in fine food
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Organic
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
Farming industry calls for greater advocacy of organic
UK organic market is now worth over £3 billion
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Producers
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
What does the future of seasonal eating look like?
Dairy crisis threatens spiralling costs of cheese and milk for indies
Scotland’s Speciality Food Show’s first post-Covid event a success
Business
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Finance
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
Queen’s speech falls short for independent retailers
How a cut in business rates could help independents mitigate rising costs
Environment secretary tells consumers to shop ‘value brands’ in response to inflation hike
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Staffing
Why small businesses are optimistic about growth in 2022
3 key steps for inspiring your staff
How can fine food retailers retain and attract staff?
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Legal
Speciality Food and Too Good To Go present: Sustainable Food Month
Natasha’s Law: Here’s what small businesses need to know
Many indies remain unprepared for Natasha’s Law – here’s why
3 things to know about Natasha’s Law
What food businesses need to know about proposed cost increases
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Diversification
How to cash in on meat-free trends for National Vegetarian Week
How indies can break down the barrier to sustainability for consumers
Reasons To Be Cheerful: Riding the localism wave
15 Women to Watch in Food & Drink
Enter The Great Stock Giveaway to win a pallet of free stock
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Food Safety
Natasha’s Law: Steps to success for SMEs
One month on from Natasha’s Law, where are we now?
Natasha’s Law: Here’s what small businesses need to know
Has Covid-19 worsened the risk of food fraud?
Many indies remain unprepared for Natasha’s Law – here’s why
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Start Ups
How women are shaking up fine food this International Women’s Day
5 minutes with Urvashi Agarwal, JP’s Originals
Why small businesses are optimistic about growth in 2022
People
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The Interview
Viewpoint: Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation
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Opinions
Top trend predictions for Christmas 2021
Self-sacrifice: The importance of building a leadership legacy centred on others
How one cheese shop supported locals in lockdown
Rory Mellis, IJ Mellis: “Local businesses have a chance to flourish”
International
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Import
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
Dairy crisis threatens spiralling costs of cheese and milk for indies
How the P&O Ferries crisis could affect independent retailers
What do the sunflower oil shortages mean for independent retailers?
How Brexit rules on importing European cheeses are affecting UK cheesemongers
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Export
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
How the P&O Ferries crisis could affect independent retailers
How Brexit will impact the food sector in 2022
