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8 ways Covid changed our relationship with food
14 October 2021 CoronavirusThe pandemic has forever altered the way consumers eat and buy food and drink. Speciality Food examines eight of the biggest changes for retailers to know -
Indies dodge ‘perfect storm’ of food shortages
08 October 2021 BrexitBrexit, Covid and historical worker shortfalls are to blame for food shortages seen in recent months. But independents have proved resilient -
Why customer service is so important post-Covid
06 October 2021 CoronavirusCustomer loyalty will be key for boosting sales – whether online or offline – after Covid, argues Caroline Black, head of UK Level 1 service and customer success at Worldline -
Covid-friendly cheese upselling tips
04 October 2021 CoronavirusMany shoppers remain wary of samples, but there are practical steps that cheesemongers can take to boost sales during the pandemic -
The international outlook for fine cheese
30 September 2021 CoronavirusSpeciality Food takes a look abroad to find out how cheesemakers, mongers and distributors in Europe and the US are approaching the Covid recovery -
Is the work-from-home boom ending?
29 September 2021 CoronavirusIndependent retailers saw a boost in sales from home workers during lockdown. With staff returning to offices, what can they expect next? -
How cheese distributors built resilience during Covid
29 September 2021 CoronavirusAs an industry typically entwined with the foodservice sector, many wholesalers were blindsided by the pandemic. But they have come out the other side stronger than before -
Visa scheme won’t fix labour shortage, food groups say
27 September 2021 BrexitWhile the news of the short-term visa scheme was largely welcomed by food and farming trade groups, business leaders warn it will not be enough to fix the supply chain crisis -
How the CO2 shortage is impacting the food and drink sector
24 September 2021 CoronavirusThe shortfall of carbon dioxide is the latest in a string of crises the food and drink supply chain has faced in recent months -
Here’s what the future holds for high street retailers
23 September 2021 CoronavirusDespite the boom in online shopping and the damage caused by the pandemic, there is a bright future ahead for high street shops -
What’s in store for the vegan milk trend?
22 September 2021 CoronavirusThe future looks bright for plant-based milks, but traditional products still have a firm hold on the market -
5 ideas to sell more chutneys and pickles
22 September 2021 CoronavirusThe humble preserve is a staple of every fine food selection, but could yours be pulling in a few more pounds?
