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“Does the speciality food sector care about the environment?”
23 October 2017 Speciality BitesComing into work this morning, the headline news was that old vehicles were now going to have to pay an extra £10 to drive in the London Congestion Zone. On the channel I was listening to there was at least one... -
“Who’s afraid of Amazon?”
16 October 2017 Speciality BitesI had a phone call earlier today from a journalist wanting my comments on Amazon, as apparently FMCG wholesalers across the pond are having sleepless nights about what they are doing in the market
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The Interview: Julian Metcalfe, Itsu
12 October 2017 Cafe & Food ServiceA passion for food, teamwork and communication led Julian Metcalfe to become one of the greatest names in food-to-go today -
“A reality check”
09 October 2017 Speciality BitesI was encouraged to see so many start-up food businesses represented at the Bread & Jam Festival last week. My Last Word article in this month’s Speciality Food Magazine reflects more on the sheer numbers coming into the industry at present -
“Shrink to fit”
29 September 2017 Town CrierRecently I was captivated by the story of 11 blocks and truckles of cheese that had been stolen in a heist at a cheese show. What was to be the fate of the prize-winning cheeses? Served at an unscrupulous gangster’s party,... -
“When things go wrong”
29 September 2017 Expert EyeJust over 40 years ago on July 13th, during the summer of 1977, the whole of Manhattan Island and many parts of greater New York suffered an electrical blackout and were plunged into darkness. The cause was found to be... -
“Some like it hot”
29 September 2017 Fine FoodStand by to be swept away by a tide of melted stuff – cooked cheese is coming to town -
The Interview: Jason Hinds, Neal’s Yard Dairy
29 September 2017 NewsJason Hinds of Neal’s Yard Dairy’s recipe for happiness? Travel, dance music and great cheese -
“Shades of autumn”
29 September 2017 OpinionAs summer slowly drifts into autumn, and cool breezes and rain begin to dominate, the weather brings a imperceptible but decisive change in taste and style for most shoppers. The summer sensations of Feta, Brie, additive cheese and BBQ favourite... -
“A proliferation of start-ups!”
26 September 2017 Speciality BitesI am not sure what the collective noun is for start-ups, but proliferation will do for now. When I started our Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition six years ago, there were hardly any young people starting businesses. The...
