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The Interview: Morgaine Gaye
16 July 2018 NewsThe food futurologist talks politics, fads and the power of DNA -
“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
