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How to sell fine cheese in a challenging landscape
27 April 2023 Cheese & DairyNatasha Spencer-Joliffe explores the importance of keeping quality as king despite challenges in the artisan cheese sector -
Fears for independents and SMEs as food inflation soars
24 April 2023 NewsWhile overall inflation saw a small drop, food inflation has risen to 19.1% causing concern for retailers and shoppers alike -
Why location matters for speciality food retailers
19 April 2023 DelicatessenEllen Manning explores the opportunities and challenges that can arise from where you set up shop -
Why farm shops are evolving to add that bit extra
14 April 2023 Farm ShopThe modern consumer is more demanding than ever. John Bensalhia find out why farm shops are diversifying in 2023 -
Good news for indies as Easter footfall shows significant recovery
12 April 2023 NewsThe Easter weekend was a success for the high street and rural locations as footfall surpassed last year’s event -
How to give your customers the real deal
07 April 2023 DelicatessenJohn Bensalhia explores the seven wonders of the special offer world, and how farm shops and delis can make the most of them throughout the year -
Government rolls back energy support for businesses, leaving indies at risk
05 April 2023 NewsThe energy price cap scheme has been replaced with a discount as the government scales back its support for businesses -
Farm shops and markets see increased demand with supermarket shelves empty
22 March 2023 NewsFarm shops and markets are experiencing a spike in demand as shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables cause empty shelves in some supermarkets -
Spring Budget 2023: The industry reacts
16 March 2023 NewsChancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the annual Spring Budget yesterday, but the food and drink industry is feeling left out -
Deciding whether to refurb your store this year?
09 March 2023 DelicatessenRefurbishment can be a costly venture, we speak to two store owners about what considerations are involved -
Food sales rose last month despite indies feeling the ‘January blues’
07 February 2023 NewsThe high street has reason to be hopeful as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with food sales on the rise -
How the proposed deposit return scheme could impact independent retailers
31 January 2023 SustainableSet to be rolled out in 2025, a new scheme to incentivise recycling could put a strain on small businesses
