Speciality Bites with
Paul Hargreaves
Chief executive of Cotswold Fayre
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People & Books
27 August 2019 Speciality BitesHaving published my first book, Forces for Good, earlier in the year, it has been fascinating during the last few months to observe the various different reactions from friends, business associates and acquaintances. -
The Benefits to the Mentor of Mentoring
12 August 2019 Speciality BitesIn 2012 I attended a trade show and was walking the event looking for innovative new food and drink products to add to our company’s portfolio when I became aware that there were very few young food entrepreneurs in the exhibition... -
Going carbon neutral
05 August 2019 Speciality BitesBy the time you read this, all Cotswold Fayre’s business activities will be carbon neutral. -
Two Decades of Progression, Passion and Purpose
29 July 2019 Speciality BitesLast weekend we celebrated our 20th birthday, so this week a few reflections from the last 20 years -
Where is the power balance between retailers and suppliers?
22 July 2019 Speciality BitesI don’t often comment on articles in other magazines, but in a week when we have been a victim to a retailer not looking at long-term sustainability, an article in this week’s Grocer caught my eye. -
Why climate change is not just an environmental one
15 July 2019 Speciality BitesWhen we think of the Climate Emergency, we perhaps think of changing weather patterns, the polar ice cap melting and animal habitats changing. -
Declaring a climate emergency
01 July 2019 Speciality BitesI am asking you this week to apply pressure to your company to join Cotswold Fayre and many other businesses in declaring a climate emergency. -
What does good leadership look like?
24 June 2019 Speciality BitesWith the Tory leadership race now down to the last two and campaigning in full swing, I thought I would look at leadership this week. -
Inspirations
17 June 2019 Speciality BitesI was in a room twice within the last two weeks when everyone has been asked to name someone who has inspired them. -
Reversing climate change now
10 June 2019 Speciality BitesThis will be my final blog in the series following our very successful environmental conference a few weeks ago now.