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The antipasti opportunity with Paul Skelly, Rowcliffe
06 December 2022 SnacksRowcliffe's Paul Skelly lists the must-stock products that will help you cash in on the growing consumer taste for sharing plates -
Farming industry calls for government to champion sustainability at a fairer price
05 December 2022 SustainableThe UK government is being urged to act on making Britain’s agricultural landscape more sustainable, and offering a lower price for produce -
Distributor insight: Must-stock Italian products
05 December 2022 AmbientHalima Markey, business development manager at Skoulikas Bedford, shares her insights into Italian products in the UK -
Consumer confidence drops in time for Christmas as SMEs battle rising inflation
02 December 2022 ChristmasAs independent retailers head into the biggest trading period of the year, consumers are worried about costs and spending less as a result -
Fortnum & Mason: A Christmas icon
01 December 2022 ChristmasDr. Andrea Tanner, Fortnum & Mason archivist, shares the history, magic and planning that goes into creating an internationally renowned festive destination -
What to put in your festive hampers this Christmas
01 December 2022 ChristmasAs shoppers look for special gifts for their loved ones, three speciality retailers share what they are putting in their festive hampers to offer tradition and innovation -
Four stories exploring the effect of the cost-of-living crisis as we enter the festive season
29 November 2022 NewsAs Christmas fast approaches, we take a look at the ways in which the cost-of-living crisis has affected consumer behaviour and independent retail -
Counterpoint: How to champion local cheese
29 November 2022 Cheese & DairyWith more consumers looking to buy British, we explore how independent fine food retailers can champion their local produce -
How to create hampers for festive upselling this winter
29 November 2022 ChristmasHampers are a surefire way to cash in on the desire for thoughtful handpicked gifts, but how can independent retailers create their own version of this ultimate foodie gift? -
James Grant, No2 Pound Street: “Cheese at Christmas”
29 November 2022 ChristmasJames Grant, owner of No2 Pound Street, shares what he's thankful for this Christmas, and what's on his festive cheeseboard -
Pairing wines and blue cheese with Patricia Michelson, La Fromagerie
28 November 2022 Cheese & DairyPatricia Michelson, owner of La Fromagerie, discusses how to pair wine with blue cheese to warm your cockles this winter -
How fine food producers and retailers are helping their local food banks this winter
28 November 2022 NewsAs more and more families struggle to afford groceries in the face of rising inflation and the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, we spoke to those offering help
