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News from around the producer sphere
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Errington Cheese welcomes back staff as it receives settlement for destroyed product
19 December 2018 NewsCheesemaker Errington Cheese has welcomed the return of two long-time staff members who were laid off earlier this year, as the family company recovers from successfully defending a costly legal dispute with South Lanarkshire Council -
The BOOM awards return to celebrate the best of the organic market
23 November 2018 NewsEntries for the UK’s only organic food and drink awards will open on 7th January 2019 -
The Independent Shopper: Josh Overington
21 November 2018 NewsJosh Overington, head chef and owner of Le Cochon Aveugle in York, is a champion of quality ingredients simply prepared -
Is this the future of farming?
09 November 2018 NewsWe speak with Adalberto Luis and Hortencia Pina, members of co-operative Sao Tome, about how their connection with Divine is helping sustain a community -
What will happen to Cornish pasties post-Brexit?
08 November 2018 BrexitCan a Cornish pasty originate from anywhere other than Cornwall? Well, not at the moment, due to the operation of EU regulations within the UK. But will this change following Brexit? Tom Broster, associate at Briffa Legal, fills us in -
Businesses too focused on hyper-local, reports survey
02 November 2018 NewsA recent survey carried out by Kreston Reeves has reported that the majority of the revenue of private British businesses is generated in their immediate geographic location, a potential concern during a period where international aspirations could hold the key to stability post-Brexit -
Further relief for Errington Cheese
02 November 2018 NewsA legal dispute between Scottish cheesemaker Errington Cheese and South Lanarkshire Council has come to an end, with Errington Cheese winning back the four batches of cheese which were confiscated in 2016 by the local authority -
Is your food labelling up to scratch?
29 October 2018 Food & DrinkIf you're a producer or make food on your premises – for example run a café or deli counter – you might be affected by potential upcoming changes in food labelling regulation -
Errington Cheese reopens its doors
19 October 2018 NewsHaving won its lengthy legal battle with South Lanarkshire Council, cheesemaker Errington Cheese is to welcome members of the public to its farm on Great British Cheese Day (this Sunday, October 21st) to taste the first batch of Dunsyre Blue – made with organic raw milk… -
Launching a new food or drink brand
28 September 2018 Start-UpsRichard Horwell, MD of Brand Relations, shares his advice on getting to market -
TREND WATCH: Conspicuous activism
06 September 2018 NewsIt’s no longer enough to provide delicious food and drink, says Sally-Jayne Wright. We need to raise money for good causes, prevent food waste and treat suppliers fairly -
“Collaboration is the name of the game”
03 September 2018 NewsEllen Manning discovers that two heads (or more) really is better than one when it comes to creating success in food and drink