Latest opinions
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“Blurred vision”
02 January 2017 OpinionRarely has a year ahead looked so confused as when trying to predict the opportunity and challenges that face the dairy trade in 2017 -
“Reasons to be cheerful”
02 January 2017 Expert EyeAs I write this halfway through November 2016, the very thought of the past year causes a sharp intake of breath. The Brexit uncertainty, the American election, declining sales and a fainting pound scarcely bring a smile to the face... -
“Happy New Year!”
02 January 2017 Fine FoodWelcome to a New Year as yet untarnished and still full of optimism. Magazine editors everywhere will have got together and commissioned a raft of pieces about the future for January. What are the trends for 2017? Will there be... -
The Interview: Pev Manners, Belvoir
02 January 2017 NewsEver wondered what it takes to make a homegrown business a global phenomenon? Pev Manners shows us how it’s done -
“It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas”
19 December 2016 Speciality BitesFor many of us in the food sector, it is easy to potentially not enjoy Christmas as much as others as we are immersed in it for much of the year -
“Emails: blessing or curse?”
09 December 2016 Speciality BitesAs we approach the festive season, many of us heave a huge sigh of relief as the volume of e-mail traffic decreases as producers start winding down for Christmas and retailers are too busy to e-mail -
“Ordinary people”
04 December 2016 Speciality BitesI have been watching on “catch up” a BBC series 'Ordinary Lies' recommended by a friend. Just as well as I wouldn’t have normally watched it - the title didn’t really do it for me! It is a well put together,... -
“Scandinavia”
14 November 2016 Speciality BitesI am currently spending a few days in Scandinavia, in particular, Sweden and Denmark. I arrived in Stockholm on Saturday to be greeted by over a foot of snow thinking this is normal for these parts. It turns out that... -
“Q – score more than 10 points”
06 November 2016 Town CrierIt’s an oft repeated cliche that we are a country of shopkeepers; also that we Brits respect, indeed LOVE a queue. Consequently the line of customers that most cheesemongers experience in December could be seen to represent the British Christmas as... -
The Interview: Nicholas Rodda, Rodda’s
04 November 2016 NewsCornish pride and a sense of stewardship keep the man at the helm of Rodda’s excited about the future. Here, he tells us how he makes it work
