Diversification
How to add a new arm to your business
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The winners of the Great Stock Giveaway 2022 revealed
27 June 2022 NewsFive retailers have won thousands of pounds worth of free stock as The Great Stock Giveaway, an initiative from Speciality Food, concluded this month -
Could seaweed be the next top sustainable seller in fine food retail?
22 June 2022 AmbientWith a growing population of conscious consumers, indie retailers need to lead the way in sustainable innovation. We explore how seaweed could be the solution -
Why food education must be a key mission for independents
15 June 2022 DelicatessenAfter a disappointing Government Food Strategy that did little to tackle the issues facing the UK’s food system, fine food retailers are ready to take up the mantle of food education -
How to cash in on meat-free trends for National Vegetarian Week
12 May 2022 Plant BasedWith the number of vegetarians and vegans in the UK increasing exponentially, National Vegetarian Week could help to bump up your average basket spend if you provide quality meat-free options -
How indies can break down the barrier to sustainability for consumers
26 April 2022 AmbientNew research finds price is the biggest barrier to sustainability for consumers, so how can fine food retail combat this? -
Reasons To Be Cheerful: Riding the localism wave
22 April 2022 Food & DrinkThe rise of local shopping isn’t stopping any time soon – and that’s great news for independents. We explore how independent and specialist food retailers can ride the localism wave -
15 Women to Watch in Food & Drink
22 April 2022 Food & DrinkIn every part of the industry women are powering progress. Anna Blewett salutes 15 very different players -
Enter The Great Stock Giveaway to win a pallet of free stock
20 April 2022 NewsFine food retailers can now sign up to be in with a chance of winning a free pallet of stock worth thousands of pounds -
How to sell free-from in indie retail
13 April 2022 SnacksAs free-from diets are rising in popularity, whether they are followed seven days a week or just part-time, indie retailers should cash in on this opportunity -
How independent retailers can cash in on the mindful drinking trend
08 April 2022 DrinksConsumers are increasingly reducing their alcohol intake, with mindful drinking taking centre stage as a key trend this year -
The Bricks & Mortar Opportunity
07 April 2022 DelicatessenE-commerce may have been the runaway success of lockdown, but there’s plenty of scope to maximise walk-in stores too, finds Ellen Manning -
Is functionality the future of food?
01 April 2022 Food & DrinkWith consumers on the lookout for foods that do more than just satisfy our hunger and cravings, it’s time to find out if functional foods are the way forward
