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Environment secretary tells consumers to shop ‘value brands’ in response to inflation hike
06 May 2022 NewsEnvironment Secretary George Eustice has been criticised for his ‘out of touch’ comments suggesting struggling families should buy value products to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, but what effect could this advice have on independent fine food retailers? -
Is the UK ready to become a cashless society?
05 May 2022 NewsDigital payments seem to be more desirable in both the eyes of businesses and consumers over the last couple of years, but with the rise in the cost of living, more people are now relying on cash to help them budget -
Will rising costs push consumers towards independent retail?
14 April 2022 NewsRising fuel, food and energy costs are disrupting the entire country, leading to another big squeeze. Will this help or hinder indies? -
Retailers left wanting more from Rishi Sunak’s Spring Budget 2022
24 March 2022 NewsChancellor Rishi Sunak announced the annual Spring Budget yesterday, but the retail industry has been disappointed with the measures put in place -
Spring Budget 2022: what’s in store for the food sector?
21 March 2022 CoronavirusThe Spring Budget is nearly upon us, and the food and retail sectors are calling for action on employment costs, business rates and help for migrant entrepreneurs -
How Brexit rules on importing European cheeses are affecting UK cheesemongers
15 March 2022 BrexitWith Brexit now officially in full force, cheesemongers across the UK are struggling with costs and supplier issues when it comes to importing European cheeses -
What rising inflation means for the fine food industry
18 November 2021 NewsWith food price inflation nudging consumers towards value shopping and businesses facing increased costs, highlighting fine food’s unique credentials has never been more important -
What does 2022 have in store for SME owners?
18 November 2021 CoronavirusAlexei Garan, food and drink sector lead at Shaw & Co, an independent corporate finance advisory firm for SMEs, examines the financial difficulties faced by many small businesses in 2021 and explores what opportunities 2022 might have in store -
Two healthy challenger brands join Good Food Fund
21 June 2021 ProducersBetter Nature and Spare Snacks will receive support in their battle against childhood obesity -
Ethical chocolate brand targets sweet opportunity for growth
11 June 2021 InspirationsPLAYin CHOC has set its sights on scaling up, as it raises funds to boost its brand in the UK and beyond -
Business rates relief: the good news and the bad
01 April 2021 CoronavirusWhile food and drink wholesalers have welcomed a £1.5 billion business rates relief fund, the government has “ruled out” Covid-related appeals, in a move branded a “catastrophic blow” -
Spring Budget 2021: the food industry speaks
03 March 2021 CoronavirusChancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget delivered on business rates and furlough, but many in the food and drink sector are calling for further support
