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The British outlook on Italian food
23 November 2022 AmbientWe take a closer look at Italian food's strong reputation in the UK -
Government plans to scrap environmental schemes considered a “catastrophic mistake” for nature
04 October 2022 BrexitWildlife and farming groups have criticised the proposed move away from Environmental Land Management Schemes (Elms) as a huge step backwards for food security and the environment -
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 -
Trade and footfall see significant recovery on the back of Jubilee success
06 June 2022 BrexitThe UK has made gains in trade and footfall in the first half of 2022 as the country recovers from the pandemic -
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
13 May 2022 BrexitThe UK Government has announced a fourth delay to the introduction of new checks and requirements for imports from the European Union -
Dairy crisis threatens spiralling costs of cheese and milk for indies
04 May 2022 NewsWith Brexit wreaking havoc on European supply chains and fuel prices sky-high as a result of the war in Ukraine, farmers and retailers are now dealing with a growing dairy crisis -
How the P&O Ferries crisis could affect independent retailers
19 April 2022 BrexitWith costs rising across the food supply chain, Brexit chaos and now issues at Dover, what’s in store for fine food retailers? -
What do the sunflower oil shortages mean for independent retailers?
07 April 2022 NewsThe UK is rapidly running out of sunflower oil supplies as a result of the war in Ukraine, leading to higher demand on premium oils and heavy price increases -
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 -
To ethically source global food products, think like a locavore
02 February 2022 SustainableHow can independent retailers find the local in the global? Lisa De Vellis explains the benefits of adopting an ethos centred around local food – the locavore philosophy -
How Brexit will impact the food sector in 2022
13 January 2022 BrexitFrom retail importers of small-batch European delicacies to start-ups hoping to expand through exports, Brexit’s effects will continue to be felt this year -
How to spice up your Italian food offering
21 December 2021 Food & DrinkDo consumers want innovation in their pizzas and pastas, or do they prefer classic flavours?