Coronavirus
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Self-employed Krazi Baker is fired up by virus challenge
03 April 2020 CoronavirusDromore baker Mark Douglas has seen his livelihood disappear overnight because of the coronavirus. He’s better known as Krazi Baker, a specialist at food markets here in griddle baking of traditional Northern Irish breads that have won national acclaim -
NFU launches new service to measure Covid-19’s impact on farming
03 April 2020 CoronavirusThe National Farmers Union has launched an online service to build an up-to-date picture of the impact of coronavirus on farmers and growers -
Small business owner launches online community
03 April 2020 CoronavirusThe Creative Locals platform has been designed to support independents -
Quality is still key as retailers brave the CV storm
02 April 2020 CoronavirusFacing constant pressure to keep up with demand, businesses are maintaining high standards of products and services despite the circumstances says Rachael Perrett -
Reflections on Covid-19 from an artisan baker
02 April 2020 Coronavirus"Things have moved rapidly in the last few weeks, which has meant that we have had to learn to adapt and react quickly to changing circumstances to be able to operate and to function," says Aidan Monks of Lovingly Artisan -
International Cheese & Dairy Awards cancelled
02 April 2020 CoronavirusThe annual awards, set to take place 28th and 29th July in Nantwich, Cheshire, have been cancelled due to Coronavirus -
Irish dairy revives doorstep delivery in wake of Coronavirus
01 April 2020 CoronavirusA new ‘farm to door’ fresh milk delivery service has been launched by Ballylisk Dairies in Tandragee, one of Armagh’s best known dairy farms. Ballylisk Dairies will soon be supplying fresh milk cartons around the Portadown-Armagh City area in a new community initiative aimed especially at… -
Business continuity in the face of Covid-19
01 April 2020 Coronavirus“Hawkshead Relish was founded in adversity some 20 years ago during the UK foot and mouth outbreak,” explains co-founder Maria Whitehead -
Natural & Organic Products Europe cancelled until 2021
31 March 2020 CoronavirusDevelopments in the coronavirus outbreak means the trade show will now take place 18th-19th April 2021 -
“Safeguarding the future of our high street”
31 March 2020 CoronavirusBusinesses across Malton, the North Yorkshire town famed for its independent spirit, have joined forces to create an artisan delivery service -
Don’t bet against fleet-footed food & drink SMEs surviving the Coronavirus
30 March 2020 CoronavirusAt first glance one might assume that small food and drinks businesses would be some of the first casualties of the current coronavirus landscape with their lean ranges and limited cashflow, says Ian Hills of Purple Pilchard -
“This unprecedented incident is bringing out the best in most people”
30 March 2020 CoronavirusJen Grimstone-Jones of Cheese Etc. The Pangbourne Cheese Shop tells us how Covid-19 is affecting the business and the local community
