Cafe & Food Service
Now more than ever, retailers are adding a new string to their bow in the form of cafés, food-to-go counters and restaurants. Here's how to get started in foodservice, and keep business booming once you've expanded
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How has COVID-19 impacted the UK’s fight against food waste?
10 September 2020 Food & DrinkWe look at how the country’s progress is shaping up post-lockdown, and how you can get involved to establish a more food-secure future -
What’s driving the vegan trend?
01 September 2020 Food & DrinkRachael Perrett looks at the key factors that are causing the vegan lifestyle to catapult -
Welcome to the Independent Era
27 August 2020 CoronavirusTrading is tough, but a wave of support for independently-owned cafés can help your business -
Artisan food producers sought for historic food retail development
26 August 2020 Food & DrinkA unique retail destination is seeking a farm shop, patisserie and bakery, and ice cream producer to join its list of food producers -
Farms shops across UK participate in Eat Out to Help Out scheme
12 August 2020 CoronavirusFarm retailers are part of Government-wide scheme to encourage people to support local outlets and boost the economy -
Government set to scrutinise hygiene measures, according to new report
05 August 2020 CoronavirusThe House of Lords has admitted that current regulations around wearing face masks comes with potential challenges and will be carefully monitored -
Hygiene and safety key to consumer confidence in foodservice industry
04 August 2020 CoronavirusAs the hospitality sector opens up again, we look at how consumers have responded to reopenings, and what businesses are doing to gain their confidence -
Chancellor grants unprecedented support for cafés and restaurants
08 July 2020 CoronavirusRishi Sunak’s hospitality measures are part of an overall rescue package to kick-start the UK’s recovery, but the FDA calls for “additional employment support” to protect jobs and businesses -
What will the food and drink sector look like post-COVID-19?
29 June 2020 CoronavirusA new report lays out four possible scenarios to help businesses plan for the future -
What does the flexible furlough scheme mean for you?
26 June 2020 CoronavirusWe look at how the new short-term scheme will affect small businesses -
5 key merchandising steps for reopening
11 June 2020 CoronavirusFirst impressions count, and the impact you make visually as your customers enter will potentially make or break the new relationship you are about to have with them says Judy Roberts of Right Product Right Place -
Sunday trading laws could be extended to boost economy post-lockdown
11 June 2020 CoronavirusA cross-party group of 40 MPs backs the plan to loosen the restrictions for a year