Diversification
How to add a new arm to your business
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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 -
How to capitalise on social media food trends
31 March 2022 Plant BasedFine food retailers have much to benefit from identifying and reacting to social media food trends, but how exactly can they do this? -
How and why to stock plant-based deli options
21 March 2022 Plant BasedFrom plant-based meats to dairy-free cheeses, there is an abundance of vegan options to stock in your deli counter – here's how to do it, and how it could benefit you -
How social media shopping features could help your fine food business
14 March 2022 DelicatessenSocial media shopping is growing in popularity; here’s how it could help your deli, farm shop or independent business -
How women are shaking up fine food this International Women’s Day
08 March 2022 IndustryIn a food industry that is constantly evolving yet still features a significant gender gap, three female entrepreneurs share their stories about starting up a women-led business -
How to harness community spirit post-Covid
23 November 2021 RetailLocal businesses and consumers came together during the pandemic, and maintaining these relationships in the future will pay dividends
