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Will rising costs push consumers towards independent retail?
14 April 2022 NewsRising fuel, food and energy costs are disrupting the entire country, leading to another big squeeze. Will this help or hinder indies? -
Consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most, survey finds
11 April 2022 SustainableThe EIT’s latest Trust Report showed that consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most within the food sector -
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 -
What the loss of ‘free-range’ eggs means for independent retailers
05 April 2022 NewsWith the country’s hens locked away due to another outbreak of avian influenza, fine food retailers are unable to sell free-range eggs to their conscious consumers -
Extended Producer Responsibility legislation delayed until 2024
30 March 2022 SustainableExtended Producer Responsibility laws (EPR) have been postponed until 2024, giving the food industry more time to prepare -
Farming industry calls for greater advocacy of organic
29 March 2022 SustainableIndustry bodies are pushing for the UK government to champion organic as the future of farming -
Last-minute preparations to capitalise on Easter 2022
28 March 2022 NewsEaster 2022 is fast approaching, and it’s set to be a big one. Speciality Food discovers what independent fine food retailers can do to ensure they’re prepared -
Virtual Cheese Awards 2022 extends entry deadline
25 March 2022 NewsThe Virtual Cheese Awards 2022 have extended the entry deadline to the 28th of March, so cheesemakers yet to apply can still be in with a chance of winning -
What’s next for refill?
25 March 2022 SustainableZero-waste and refill shops across the country are suffering a drop in trade as hyper convenience takes over, but what does this mean for the fine food industry? -
Retailers left wanting more from Rishi Sunak’s Spring Budget 2022
24 March 2022 NewsChancellor Rishi Sunak announced the annual Spring Budget yesterday, but the retail industry has been disappointed with the measures put in place -
UK organic market is now worth over £3 billion
23 March 2022 NewsAccording to the Soil Association’s Organic Market Report 2022, the UK organic market has achieved its 10th consecutive year of growth, increasing by 5.2% in 2021 -
Spring Budget 2022: what’s in store for the food sector?
21 March 2022 CoronavirusThe Spring Budget is nearly upon us, and the food and retail sectors are calling for action on employment costs, business rates and help for migrant entrepreneurs
