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Farm Shop & Deli Show reveals retailer awards finalists ahead of April show
22 March 2023 NewsFarm Shop & Deli Show has unveiled the regional finalists in its 2023 Retailer Awards held on 25th April at the NEC, Birmingham -
Farm shops and markets see increased demand with supermarket shelves empty
22 March 2023 NewsFarm shops and markets are experiencing a spike in demand as shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables cause empty shelves in some supermarkets -
NFU launches ambitious growth strategy for UK horticulture
21 March 2023 NewsAgainst the backdrop of empty shelves, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has launched a strategy to boost UK horticulture -
How indies can cash in on a growing food-to-go market
17 March 2023 NewsThe value of the food-to-go market increased by almost 32% in 2022, which spells good news for indies as the warmer weather approaches -
Spring Budget 2023: The industry reacts
16 March 2023 NewsChancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the annual Spring Budget yesterday, but the food and drink industry is feeling left out -
Three female founders to watch in fine food and drink
08 March 2023 NewsThis International Women’s Day, we speak to three women shaking up the industry to find out the benefits and challenges of being a female founder -
Food and drink industry relieved by Northern Ireland Protocol agreement
02 March 2023 BrexitThis week, prime minister Rishi Sunak has agreed a deal with Northern Ireland to relax some Brexit rules and relieve some red tape for exporters -
Farming industry issues urgent warning over food shortages
24 February 2023 BrexitIndependent retailers can be a vital part of a much-needed shift towards seasonal eating and short supply chains in the midst of shortages -
Organic market shows growth despite cost-of-living crisis
23 February 2023 SustainableThe organic market in the UK has demonstrated positive and robust growth of 1.6% in 2022, despite an unprecedented and challenging year for business and consumers -
‘Fragile’ British high street could cause issues for independents
15 February 2023 NewsMultiples departing town and city centres is negatively impacting independent retailers, leaving the high street fragile -
February’s fine food industry news in stats
14 February 2023 NewsFrom the current inflationary pressures to the digitisation of food and drink businesses, read on to discover February's vital facts -
Farming industry at risk as payments are cut by government
14 February 2023 SustainableCuts to post-Brexit farming payments mean farms risk going out of business as new figures reveal only a tiny fraction of slashed EU subsidies went to agriculture businesses last year
