People
The fine food industry is full of inspiring professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise under their sleeves – find out what makes them tick and discover their take on the ever-changing market right here
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“Reality check?”
16 July 2018 Speciality BitesI have said for a while that there are too many companies in our sector that are hobby-businesses or part-time businesses for those that don’t really need the money. -
“Good leadership”
09 July 2018 Speciality BitesIt would be remiss of me not to start this week’s blog without mentioning the main event of the weekend. In case you haven’t heard, the Cotswold Fayre Charity Ball went off very well on Friday evening! -
The Independent Shopper: John Burton-Race
02 July 2018 NewsThe Michelin-starred TV chef reveals his favourite Devon-based retailers and why quality ingredients are essential in haute cuisine -
“Trust”
02 July 2018 Speciality BitesJust like the Brexit negotiations at present, all transactions, negotiations and business relationships involve trust -
“Remember your heart!”
25 June 2018 Speciality BitesLast week I looked at the garden centre world. This week, prompted by reading more about the House of Fraser plans for the future, I turn my attention to the world of department stores. -
“How important are garden centres within the speciality food sector?”
18 June 2018 Speciality BitesWith the sale of Wyevale, it is an interesting time for the garden centre world -
“Rootedness”
11 June 2018 Speciality BitesI was struck this weekend when visiting some friends and business associates in West Wales how integrated the business community is with the local community -
“London: The Hub of Foodie Culture”
07 June 2018 IndustryOlivia Robertson, The Food Consultant, explains the boom in foodie culture in our capital -
The Interview: Adam Henson
04 June 2018 NewsFarming, rare breed conservation and a passion for sustainability power this television personality -
“The sun continues to shine on the speciality food sector”
04 June 2018 Speciality BitesIt’s been a stunning month for speciality food sales largely driven by great weather, despite the thunderstorms in the last week of the month -
“Homing in on the range”
01 June 2018 Town CrierI spent a happy morning proofreading the entries for this year’s British Cheese awards -
“The power of telly”
01 June 2018 Fine FoodHands up everyone who knew what Rendang was before Rendang Gate hit the 2018 MasterChef series…
