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UK farms have just 25% of seasonal workforce needed for summer harvests
24 May 2022 NewsBritish producers are missing up to 75% of the seasonal farm workers required as we approach peak season for harvests -
10 food and drink trends set to soar in 2022
19 May 2022 NewsSpeciality Food tracks expert predictions of the biggest buzzwords in the food and drink sector for the months ahead -
Virtual Cheese Awards crowns its winners in a marathon live final
19 May 2022 NewsBritain’s only virtual cheese awards, the VCAs, announced the best British cheesemakers last week in an exciting five and a half hour long live final, hosted by BBC broadcaster Nigel Barden -
Inflation hits 9% in the UK, the highest rate in over 40 years
18 May 2022 NewsRising inflation rates hit 9% this month, with food and non-alcoholic drinks prices rising by 6.7% -
UK government makes U-turn on HFSS, delaying restrictions on promotions
17 May 2022 NewsBoris Johnson has announced that restrictions on promotions of HFSS (high fat, salt or sugar) products are now to be implemented in October 2023 instead of this autumn -
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
16 May 2022 SustainableMore farms across the UK are choosing eco-friendly farming, with land going through the two-year conversion period to organic rising by 34% in 2021 -
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 -
‘Super farm shop’ planned to open at Norfolk Showground
13 May 2022 NewsNorfolk Showground is preparing to construct an ambitious £2.3million food hall and market garden, just outside Norwich -
Queen’s speech falls short for independent retailers
11 May 2022 NewsThe Queen’s annual speech ahead of the new parliamentary year has left some small businesses feeling underwhelmed -
What does the future of seasonal eating look like?
10 May 2022 SustainableWith growing climate disruption causing early harvests and milder winters, seasonal eating may look very different in the near future – but is seasonality really over? -
How a cut in business rates could help independents mitigate rising costs
09 May 2022 NewsWith inflation at its highest level in 30 years, retailers are demanding a permanent cut to business rates to help them absorb rising costs and invest in staffing -
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?
