Coronavirus
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The power of local during Covid-19
06 July 2021 CoronavirusFine food shop openings are rising as demand for local food and drink remains strong – and these businesses will play a key role in the Covid recovery -
6 food trends to stock for summer 2021
05 July 2021 CoronavirusWith staycations and garden gatherings ready to take Brits by storm this summer, we look into the food products that are set to fly off the shelves -
How Covid has changed our relationship with food
05 July 2021 CoronavirusAmid the flux of lockdown-related eating habits with the rise of Amazon and e-commerce, Thoughtworks’ UK retail engagement partner Khaarthigha Subramanian discusses what these changes mean for local food businesses -
Warning of food shortages “as bad as the first lockdown”
05 July 2021 BrexitLogistics and food supply chain experts say the UK is facing a crisis due to a lack of HGV drivers -
How a focus on provenance will boost sales this summer
01 July 2021 CoronavirusStaycationers will be out in full force in the coming months, creating opportunities for fine food independents to cash in on their local credentials -
How indies can benefit from the trend for food traceability
30 June 2021 CoronavirusConsumers increasingly want to know how their food was produced, and independent retailers can provide the transparency they’re looking for -
John Shepherd, Partridges: Why premium products are flying off the shelf
24 June 2021 CoronavirusPremium wine, organic meat and expensive cheese is selling, notes John Shepherd, MD of Partridges. What does this mean for the wider speciality food industry? -
What’s next for the frozen food trend?
23 June 2021 CoronavirusAfter a stunning period of growth for frozen food during Covid, we look into where the thriving sector will go from here, and whether premium ready meals can stage a comeback -
Why fine food shouldn’t ignore the protein trend
15 June 2021 CoronavirusIn the wake of Covid-19, speciality retailers can expect to see more and more consumers interested in protein -
Retail snapshot: coastal towns and BBQs see summer boost
14 June 2021 CoronavirusFootfall and confidence rose in May as consumers enjoyed social gatherings, but shoppers still show an “element of caution” -
What retailers need to know about immune-boosting food
10 June 2021 CoronavirusDemand for food and drink products that support the immune system are on the rise, sparked by concerns about Covid-19 -
5 must-know snack trends
07 June 2021 CoronavirusFrom mindful snacking to the return of on-the-go eating, Speciality Food discovers the latest products and formats to shake up the sector
