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Liz Truss resigns as prime minister: the industry reacts
21 October 2022 NewsAfter just 44 days in office, prime minister Liz Truss is stepping down, leaving the country in a renewed state of uncertainty -
Shoppers are buying less veg in the cost-of-living crisis: how indies can help
13 October 2022 NewsWith budgets stretched in the current financial crisis, consumers are ditching vegetables in favour of cheaper, more calorie-dense foods – how can fine food retail help? -
How the collapse of the pound will affect speciality food importers
03 October 2022 BrexitWith the exchange rate of the GBP at an all-time low, we examine the impact on fine food retailers reliant on foreign imports -
Does the chancellor’s ‘mini-budget’ go far enough to help indies?
27 September 2022 NewsWith the festive season right around the corner, we examine how small businesses will fare under the Chancellor’s ‘mini-budget’ -
New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng reveals energy support for businesses
26 September 2022 NewsKwasi Kwarteng informed the commons of his plans to help people deal with rising energy bills this winter, but businesses worry it isn't enough -
New PM Liz Truss announces energy support for businesses: the industry reacts
12 September 2022 NewsThe prime minister informed the commons of her plans to help people deal with rising energy bills this winter, but businesses worry it isn’t enough -
Liz Truss announced as prime minister of the UK: the industry reacts
07 September 2022 NewsAs Liz Truss is inducted into the role of prime minister, the fine food sector will be keeping a watchful eye on policy over the next few months -
How independent fine food retailers can survive rising inflation
25 August 2022 DelicatessenWith inflation predicted to hit 18% in 2023, we examine what needs to be done to help indies weather the storm -
Cheese Report 2022: The New Normal
17 August 2022 Cheese & DairyWe explore what the 'new normal' looks like for cheese sellers across the UK in 2022 -
Stefano Cuomo, Macknade: “What is value?”
12 August 2022 AwardsStefano Cuomo, CEO of Macknade Food Hall, shares his thoughts on what real value is with Speciality Food readers -
James Grant, No2 Pound Street: “Opportunities?? 2022”
02 August 2022 Cheese & DairyJames Grant, owner of No2 Pound Street, discusses how to stay afloat in the current financial crisis in his latest column for Speciality Food -
UK food exports drop by 19% post-Brexit, but show signs of recovery
18 July 2022 BrexitAfter Brexit caused havoc with delays and new checks at the British border, exports have dropped by £2.4billion in the 15 months after leaving the EU, but trade is starting to recover
