Diversification
How to add a new arm to your business
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Cod’s tongue on toast and a pastry stout: welcome to the new drinking spots winning the war on pubs
27 January 2020 NewsIs the Great British pub leaping off its sickbed? New stats give cause for optimism, but the game has changed, discovers Anna Blewett for Great British Food -
The future is female
17 July 2019 NewsSally Wynter explores the challenges and successes facing women entering today's food and drink market -
FRA annual conference approaches
13 February 2019 NewsThe annual conference of the Farm Retailing Association (FRA), previously known as FARMA, will take place in Oxford this month, bringing a network of farm retailers and suppliers together for a packed programme of conference seminars, workshops, trade stands and a roving networking dinner -
Are food markets the future of retail?
12 February 2019 NewsOpening a store can be an expensive business, especially if you are a young entrepreneur or seeking to experiment with a new concept. Opting for a market stall or pop up shop is proving to be a popular and extremely viable alternative, says Angela Youngman -
Cobbs Farm Co. to open new Cobbs at Englefield location
22 January 2019 NewsCobbs at Englefield, which is constructed from a series of converted cow-sheds that now form a space featuring a 7,000-square-foot farm shop and café, delicatessen, traditional butchery counter and florist, is set to open on 9th March -
Key things to consider before undertaking an expansion or refurbishment
28 December 2018 NewsRefurbishing and expanding a shop can bring in considerable benefits, but as John Bensalhia finds out, advance planning is key to a successful outcome -
The Interview: Simon Anderson, Market Halls
30 August 2018 NewsThe co-founder of Market Halls talks community, new concepts, and what’s to come in food and drink -
The School of Artisan Food and Delilah Fine Foods launch meat range
23 August 2018 NewsThe Midlands-based food organisations have joined together to launch a new handmade range of meats including bacon, sausages, salami and other charcuterie -
How to: sell at farmers’ markets
03 August 2018 NewsBefore setting up your stand at a farmers' market, it is wise to consider the logistical and safety aspects it entails. Nathan Brew, technical manager at NFU Mutual Risk Management Services explains more -
Dobbies and Loch Fyne Oysters announce partnership
31 July 2018 NewsLoch Fyne seafood counters are planned for Dobbies outlets across the UK as the garden centre operator strikes a partnership deal with the Scottish seafood company -
Pearce’s Farmshop opens pizzeria in converted horsebox
13 June 2018 NewsPearce's Farmshop and Café in Buntingford has opened a pizzeria in a converted horsebox located on its on-site meadows -
Is your business getting it right with millennials?
24 April 2018 NewsAre marketplace myths holding back your relationship with new customers? Anna Blewett explores the received wisdom of 'millennials'
