Coronavirus
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Changes to loan scheme offer relief for SMEs
30 July 2020 CoronavirusThe government-backed CBILS Covid-19 loan scheme is now accessible to more businesses amid EU state aid rule adjustments -
How farm shops can cash in on the meal box delivery trend
30 July 2020 CoronavirusMany independents are recognising the opportunity offered by direct-to-consumer business models because of Covid-19 -
Nostalgic food and drink made a comeback during lockdown
29 July 2020 CoronavirusTraditional favourites such as packet desserts, tinned meat and classic pub meals proved popular throughout the UK’s lockdown, a new report found -
Scotland encourages local shopping with new campaign
29 July 2020 CoronavirusThe Scotland Loves Local drive has launched to urge Scots to ‘think local first’ and support independent shops amid the coronavirus crisis -
Opportunity for independents as supermarket loyalty falters
28 July 2020 CoronavirusA majority of consumers say they’ll switch from their regular supermarket if safety measures aren’t up to scratch, according to a new poll -
What it takes to open during a pandemic
27 July 2020 CoronavirusDealing with the effects of Covid-19 has been a challenge for many businesses, and while some shops and cafés have been forced to close there are those that have taken the plunge and opened up during these tough times. Two businesses tell us what it takes… -
Industry Speaks: The Future of Cheese Report 2020
24 July 2020 CoronavirusSpeciality Food has spoken to professionals across the cheese industry to get an up-to-date picture of the sector as it stands in the wake of Covid-19 -
Navigating the ‘new normal’ in store
24 July 2020 CoronavirusSangita Tryner on how Delilah Fine Foods has changed during Covid-19 -
Indie beer businesses collaborate to support the industry
23 July 2020 CoronavirusHop Hideout’s Jules Gray spearheaded a campaign with Donzoko brewery to champion local beer shops -
Four cases of coronavirus linked to Welsh food packaging plant
22 July 2020 CoronavirusWorkers at Zorba Delicacies Ltd are being tested after four confirmed Covid-19 cases were linked to the Ebbw Vale plant -
Retail industry voices concerns over face mask rules
22 July 2020 CoronavirusA further knock in consumer confidence could affect “fragile” retail sector -
Retail workers are the “forgotten frontline”, says report
21 July 2020 CoronavirusFigures show that retail employees are facing increasing challenges and safety concerns
