Sustainable
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How to build sustainability into the core of your fine food business
20 April 2023 SustainableWe explore how independent retailers can make their business more appealing to sustainable shoppers -
Consumers want to eat more seasonally: how indies can help
17 April 2023 SustainableHere's why independent fine food retailers are in a good position to help consumers eat more seasonal produce this summer -
Cash boost for organic farming good news for fine food retailers
03 April 2023 SustainableFarmers who convert to organic will receive up to a third more cash than last year as the government increases support for nature-friendly farming -
How fine food retailers can help consumers eat more sustainably in 2023
30 March 2023 SustainableResearch reveals Brits want to eat more sustainable food, and indies are well-placed to help them do so -
Farming industry issues urgent warning over food shortages
24 February 2023 BrexitIndependent retailers can be a vital part of a much-needed shift towards seasonal eating and short supply chains in the midst of shortages -
Organic market shows growth despite cost-of-living crisis
23 February 2023 SustainableThe organic market in the UK has demonstrated positive and robust growth of 1.6% in 2022, despite an unprecedented and challenging year for business and consumers -
Farming industry at risk as payments are cut by government
14 February 2023 SustainableCuts to post-Brexit farming payments mean farms risk going out of business as new figures reveal only a tiny fraction of slashed EU subsidies went to agriculture businesses last year -
More Brits interested in plant-based diets as Veganuary receives new record participants
13 February 2023 SustainableVeganuary 2023 showed record interest, as more consumers turn to plant-based alternatives -
10 food and drink trends for the future
10 February 2023 SustainableSustainability and new fine dining concepts are among the topics covered in a new trend report for 2023, which is all about adapting to a chaotic time -
Farming industry finds government environmental targets ‘unachievable’
03 February 2023 SustainableThe National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has raised questions about the government’s proposed targets on water pollution, tree planting and rewilding -
Four of the biggest sustainability problems for the food sector in 2023
01 February 2023 SustainableWhat are the most important environmental challenges that the food sector is facing today, and how can businesses begin to tackle them? -
How the proposed deposit return scheme could impact independent retailers
31 January 2023 SustainableSet to be rolled out in 2025, a new scheme to incentivise recycling could put a strain on small businesses
