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Opinions

• Speciality Bites

  Becoming a B Corp

  Top trend predictions for Christmas 2021

  Self-sacrifice: The importance of building a leadership legacy centred on others

  Undercover Boss

  Can/should bosses really be close friends with their staff?

• Fine Food

  It’s time to go left field rather than safety-first

  “Fashion or for keeps?”

  “New year and new possibilities”

  “What is in a name?”

  “The art of shopping”

• Expert Eye

  Is our café a hero or a villain?

  “The battle for optimism and morale in retail”

  “Sustainable confusion”

  “What to do about January?”

  “Is the Christmas boom sustainable?”

• On The Farm

  “Attracting audiences”

  “Advice to my younger self”

  “Perks of partnership”

  “Life is good”

  “Exciting times”

• Town Crier

  “Sticky fingers”

  “Everyone’s a winner”

  “Myths and legends of Turophilia”

  “When ‘cheese’ is not cheese”

  “Don’t disrespect the Cheddar”

• 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

  The joy of cheese grading

  “Keeping the faith”

News

• News

  Four stories exploring the effect of the cost-of-living crisis as we enter the festive season

  How to create hampers for festive upselling this winter

  James Grant, No2 Pound Street: “Cheese at Christmas”

  How fine food producers and retailers are helping their local food banks this winter

  Farming industry calls for government action on egg crisis

• Brexit

  How Brexit and the cost-of-living crisis have increased interest in British cheese

  Government plans to scrap environmental schemes considered a “catastrophic mistake” for nature

  How the collapse of the pound will affect speciality food importers

  Farming industry calls on prospective PM candidates to champion British agriculture

  New report shows UK has ‘untapped potential’ for geographically protected foods

Food & Drink

• Ambient

  How to create hampers for festive upselling this winter

  The story behind an Italian retail icon: Eataly, London

  The British outlook on Italian food

  An Italian twist on Christmas indulgence

  Exploring slow food and the future of Italian cuisine in independent retail

• Snacks

  Perfect party pairings with Dawn Davies, The Whisky Exchange

  Exploring the party season opportunity

  Party season must-stocks with Laura Roberts, Laura’s Larder

  Spreading success: How to sell jams and spreads in 2022

  How UK food-to-go market recovery could benefit indies

• Meat & Fish

  The story behind an Italian retail icon: Eataly, London

  Top-selling Italian dishes at Lina Stores, London

  How food grows its roots in rural tourism

  How to sell Christmas in 2022

  Trend Watch: Venison’s in vogue

• Cheese & Dairy

  Counterpoint: How to champion local cheese

  James Grant, No2 Pound Street: “Cheese at Christmas”

  Pairing wines and blue cheese with Patricia Michelson, La Fromagerie

  The story behind an Italian retail icon: Eataly, London

  Top-selling Italian dishes at Lina Stores, London

• Bakery & Confectionery

  Artisan chocolatier scoops top honour in The Great British Food Awards 2022

  What’s next for indulgence?

  The theatre of selling confectionery

  Catering for 2022’s consumers in hospitality

  Why indulgence will never go out of fashion (despite HFSS)

• Drinks

  Pairing wines and blue cheese with Patricia Michelson, La Fromagerie

  Top hot drinks stocks this winter

  Full steam ahead: How to capitalise on hot drink sales in 2023

  5 minutes with Alicia & Jasmine, Wild Chai

  Curating a successful hot drinks range with Louise Allen, Whole Foods Market

Retail

• Delicatessen

  Four stories exploring the effect of the cost-of-living crisis as we enter the festive season

  Counterpoint: How to champion local cheese

  How to create hampers for festive upselling this winter

  James Grant, No2 Pound Street: “Cheese at Christmas”

  Pairing wines and blue cheese with Patricia Michelson, La Fromagerie

• Farm Shop

  Four stories exploring the effect of the cost-of-living crisis as we enter the festive season

  Counterpoint: How to champion local cheese

  How to create hampers for festive upselling this winter

  James Grant, No2 Pound Street: “Cheese at Christmas”

  Pairing wines and blue cheese with Patricia Michelson, La Fromagerie

• Display

  How to create hampers for festive upselling this winter

  Exploring the storecupboard in 2022

  Last-minute Christmas preparations for independent retail

  Creating festive displays with Laura Roberts, Laura’s Larder

  Upselling blue cheese this Christmas

• Masterclasses

  Catherine Erdly, Resilient Retail Club: How to attract new customers during Christmas

  Upselling Christmas chutneys with Mark Kacary, The Norfolk Deli

  How to champion local this party season

  A cheesemonger’s guide to creating festive cheese gifts

  Growing your local online audience

• Equipment

  Lawrence Barnett, Wonderland Design: “Planet saving packaging”

  The theatre of selling confectionery

  Macarons in minutes: How data is driving rapid delivery for independent retailers

  How to become a destination retailer

  Campaigners call on the government for stronger action on single-use plastics

Industry

• Agriculture

  Farming industry calls for government action on egg crisis

  How food grows its roots in rural tourism

  How independents can help to tackle the ‘hidden crisis’ of food waste

  How indies can cash in on the need for sustainable health

  How a ban on solar power projects on British farmland could affect sustainable food production

• Packaging

  Lawrence Barnett, Wonderland Design: “Planet saving packaging”

  Campaigners call on the government for stronger action on single-use plastics

  Lawrence Barnett, Wonderland Design: Keep your pack design on trend and on brand

  How to send out Christmas stock safely and sustainably

  Exploring sustainable packaging in the ‘new normal’

• Wholesale

  How the collapse of the pound will affect speciality food importers

  5 cheese pairing ideas with Jessica Honey, Curd & Cure

  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

• Organic

  How independent retailers can encourage shoppers not to drop sustainability as inflation rises

  How can indies champion organic off the back of Organic September?

  Farming industry calls for government to realise the importance of soil health

  UK Government proposes crop gene-editing in bid to increase food security

  Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic

• Producers

  Farming industry calls for government action on egg crisis

  Entries now open for Farm Shop & Deli Show Product Awards 2023

  5 minutes with Alicia & Jasmine, Wild Chai

  Lawrence Barnett, Wonderland Design: “Planet saving packaging”

  Artisan chocolatier scoops top honour in The Great British Food Awards 2022

Business

• Finance

  Four stories exploring the effect of the cost-of-living crisis as we enter the festive season

  Chancellor announces Autumn Statement: the industry reacts

  John Shepherd, Partridges: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”

  How independent retailers can offer customers value in the cost-of-living crisis

  Food inflation hits 40-year high to reach 14.5%

• Staffing

  How to keep staff on-side this Christmas

  Flying the independent flag in hospitality

  UK retail sector second-most in need of staff, research reveals

  AB Mauri makes four new executive appointments

  Why small businesses are optimistic about growth in 2022

• Legal

  How the collapse of the pound will affect speciality food importers

  Liz Truss announced as prime minister of the UK: the industry reacts

  Why indulgence will never go out of fashion (despite HFSS)

  Campaigners call on the government for stronger action on single-use plastics

  How whistleblowing systems can help the food industry address wrongdoing

• Diversification

  The story behind an Italian retail icon: Eataly, London

  The British outlook on Italian food

  Three consumer trends to watch for 2023

  Exploring slow food and the future of Italian cuisine in independent retail

  How fine food retailers can promote the very best of Italian cuisine

• Food Safety

  Bird flu crisis puts pressure on independent retailers this Christmas

  Counterpoint: How to care for cheese

  Catering for 2022’s consumers in hospitality

  How to send out Christmas stock safely and sustainably

  Should the UK ban nitrates in processed meat products?

• Start Ups

  5 minutes with Alicia & Jasmine, Wild Chai

  5 minutes with Kate Salter, Pink Salt Shed

  The people behind five innovative drinks businesses

  5 minutes with Jane Visram, Mama Dolce

  5 minutes with Felix Baudenbacher, NEED

People

• The Interview

  Viewpoint: Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation

  Viewpoint: Henry Amar, RH Amar

  Viewpoint: Jamie Crummie

  Viewpoint: Renee Elliot

  Viewpoint: Joseph Cameron Booth, Rainforest Alliance

• Opinions

  Becoming a B Corp

  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

• Import

  The British outlook on Italian food

  Government plans to scrap environmental schemes considered a “catastrophic mistake” for nature

  How the collapse of the pound will affect speciality food importers

  Trade and footfall see significant recovery on the back of Jubilee success

  British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit

• Export

  How the collapse of the pound will affect speciality food importers

  Farming industry calls on prospective PM candidates to champion British agriculture

  New report shows UK has ‘untapped potential’ for geographically protected foods

  Victoria Prentis: “As a nation, we must consume more of our local produce”

  UK food exports drop by 19% post-Brexit, but show signs of recovery

Start Ups

• Awards

  Entries now open for Farm Shop & Deli Show Product Awards 2023

  Artisan chocolatier scoops top honour in The Great British Food Awards 2022

  Stefano Cuomo, Macknade: “What is value?”

  The Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards crowns its regional winners

  The Virtual Cheese Awards 2022 reveals its big cheese judges

Cafe & Food Service

Top-selling Italian dishes at Lina Stores, London

Chancellor announces Autumn Statement: the industry reacts

Exploring slow food and the future of Italian cuisine in independent retail

Full steam ahead: How to capitalise on hot drink sales in 2023

Curating a successful hot drinks range with Louise Allen, Whole Foods Market

How To Guides

Counterpoint: How to champion local cheese

How to create hampers for festive upselling this winter

Pairing wines and blue cheese with Patricia Michelson, La Fromagerie

How independent retailers are gearing up for Christmas with in-store festivities

How fine food retailers can promote the very best of Italian cuisine