Coronavirus
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How indies are taking on food box giants
27 January 2021 CoronavirusMeal kits offer consumers a simple dinnertime solution, and by playing to their own strengths, independents can compete with the big names in D2C food -
Covid creates a “setback” for the flexitarian movement
25 January 2021 CoronavirusThanks to a rise in comfort eating, the flexitarian trend has “faltered” during the pandemic, according to new research -
What does the future hold for foodservice?
22 January 2021 CoronavirusCafés and restaurants have taken a hit from the Covid-19 pandemic. We look into how they can recover – and thrive – once lockdown restrictions are eased -
Business rates in the spotlight ahead of Spring Budget
21 January 2021 CoronavirusLocal shops are calling for government intervention to avoid a “sudden shock” when rates relief comes to an end, as well as a revamp of the entire system -
What can retailers learn from 2020’s fastest-growing brands?
21 January 2021 CoronavirusKantar has unveiled the brands that grew the quickest last year despite Covid-19, and they reveal an important trend for the food and drink sector -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “2020 forced us back to basics”
20 January 2021 CoronavirusHow did one of London’s most iconic retail establishments fare over the pandemic? John Shepherd, MD of Partridges, lets Speciality Food in on the details -
4 trends big retailers are backing for 2021
19 January 2021 CoronavirusDiscover the food and drink trends the multiples are betting on for the year ahead – and what it means for independents -
“Hidden heroes of the pandemic”: tribute paid to food and drink workers
19 January 2021 CoronavirusEnvironment secretary George Eustice has penned an open letter to the food and drink industry praising the sector’s work throughout the coronavirus crisis -
Prioritise vaccines for retail workers, industry says
18 January 2021 CoronavirusFood retail staff have been key workers on the front lines throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and now the industry is calling for priority access to vaccines -
Dry January: what’s in store for the no and low alcohol sector?
15 January 2021 CoronavirusFollowing a challenging year for the drinks industry, we look into whether no and low alcohol will continue to be a bright spot -
How the food and drink industry is tackling Lockdown 3.0
15 January 2021 CoronavirusWith the UK back in lockdown, retailers and producers are finding ways to adapt to the latest ‘new normal’ -
New dates revealed for UK Food & Drink Shows
14 January 2021 CoronavirusThe shows have been postponed due to the ongoing pandemic, but new dates have been secured for summer 2021
