Coronavirus
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New food and drink platform helps Scots shop local through lockdown
21 April 2020 CoronavirusSip Scran Support has been set up by LUX, an Edinburgh-based food and drink brand development agency, to enable Scots to support their local food and drinks businesses during the coronavirus lockdown -
Government unveils Future Fund to help start-ups
21 April 2020 CoronavirusChancellor Rishi Sunak announced the plan as part of a £1.25 billion support package -
Re-evaluating priorities in the wake of COVID-19
20 April 2020 CoronavirusThe COVID-19 crisis is shaping consumer attitudes and behaviors in many ways. As consumers become increasingly concerned about the health and wellness of themselves and loved ones, they are looking to step back and re-prioritize what is important to them, says Mike Hughes, head of research… -
Farm shop launches delivery service for locals
20 April 2020 CoronavirusBalgove Larder now offers a free telephone home delivery system for those in need in the St Andrews area -
How independent retailers are using the Corona crisis to their advantage
17 April 2020 CoronavirusFollowing the news that the UK government has extended the lockdown for another three weeks, fine food and drink businesses are continuing to ride the storm, proving that adapting their services and strategies is key to survival, says Rachael Perrett -
Kentish trade group sets up online hub for ‘good news stories’
17 April 2020 CoronavirusTrade group Produced in Kent has set up a not for profit community website promoting positive local food stories, as well as giving a platform to businesses who have diversified in response to the coronavirus crisis -
Meet the businesses collaborating for the good of the SME ecosystem
16 April 2020 CoronavirusAs the coronavirus crisis continues, SMEs are flexing their entrepreneurial muscles to help connect small business owners with customers and provide much-needed essential products to frontline services, says Natasha Lovell Smith at Great British Food -
Artisan biscuit producer donates to those in need
16 April 2020 CoronavirusOriginal Biscuit Bakers has helped provide thousands of biscuits for front line workers, patients and the local community -
An open letter to Government, from the food and drink industry
16 April 2020 CoronavirusAll Governments are being called upon to ensure the continuation of critical imports and exports of food and drink during the Covid-19 crisis, in a letter co-written by the Food & Drink Federation and trade associations from across the UK -
Renee Elliott, Beluga Bean: “Make it better”
16 April 2020 CoronavirusThis is an unusual and interesting time. How people experience this period will be based on many factors. -
5 things to consider to help weather the Covid-19 storm
15 April 2020 CoronavirusBritain has been fertile ground for SMEs in the food industry over the past few years. As the nation has become increasingly obsessed with good quality, healthier, local food we have seen the number of artisan and small food businesses rocket. They wouldn’t – and couldn’t… -
FDF partners up with job recruitment apps
15 April 2020 CoronavirusThe 16-week partnership aims to help return food and drink industry workers back to employment
