Christmas
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How to plan for Christmas 2021
23 August 2021 ChristmasThe fine food industry is primed to capture the spirit, optimism and joy of Christmas ahead of this year’s campaigns, says Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe -
Vegan opportunity ramps up ahead of Christmas
21 December 2020 ChristmasThe rise of the vegan diet has been well-documented this year, and the trend has only continued accelerating in the run-up to 2021 -
Indies ring in an early Christmas as grocery sales soar
10 December 2020 ChristmasThe latest figures from Kantar reveal that consumers spent a record amount on food and drink in November – and December spending is predicted to be even higher -
How cheesemongers can boost their Christmas sales
08 December 2020 ChristmasConsultant Justin Tunstall explains how cheesemongers can get the tills ringing this Christmas with ‘Quantitative Cheesing’ -
Darren Henaghan, Borough Market: “The simple joy of sharing good food and drink”
30 November 2020 Christmas"Have no doubt, Christmas this year is going to be a bit weird," says Darren Henaghan of Borough Market in his latest exclusive column for Speciality Food -
Will there be a blue cheese shortage this Christmas?
27 November 2020 ChristmasSmall blue cheese producers are facing supply issues after halting production earlier this year due to Covid-19 uncertainty -
Why producers are joining forces on Christmas hampers
26 November 2020 ChristmasAfter a tough year, producers are coming together to support one another through the festive season by collaborating on hampers and selection boxes -
Here’s what the Christmas bubble rules mean for retailers
25 November 2020 CoronavirusWith a new tier system in England and a UK-wide relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas, retailers are likely to see a festive sales boost -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “Speciality foods are a real hit for deliveries”
24 November 2020 ChristmasJohn Shepherd, MD of Partridges, explains why the company is putting more resources into its delivery service for Christmas 2020 -
Easy tips to make a success of a Covid Christmas
19 November 2020 ChristmasThe Christmas season is upon us, but in the lead up to the festivities there are still a number of strategies that fine food retailers can put in place to maximise take homes, from boosting online promotions to upselling products with added value -
Master the Art of the Christmas Pantry
11 November 2020 ChristmasWith a macro trend for home cooking hitting at the biggest feasting period of the year, there's more reason than ever to pitch your pantry supplies just right -
Why Christmas 2020 is the year of the edible gift
10 November 2020 ChristmasWith non-essential retailers in England forced to close their doors until at least early December, we look into how gifting trends will change this year
