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Plant-based World Expo moves to bigger venue for 2023 after a successful event
12 December 2022 Plant BasedEurope’s only dedicated plant-based trade event, Plant Based World Expo Europe, will be expanding further in 2023 due to demand -
Last chance to nominate your Inspirational Cheese Retailers winners
09 December 2022 NewsThere are just three days left to nominate your favourite cheesemonger or cheese retailer for Inspirational Cheese Retailers 2023 -
5 cheese pairing ideas with Rory Mellis, I.J. Mellis
09 December 2022 Cheese & DairyRory Mellis, director at I.J. Mellis, shares what's on his festive cheeseboard and what he likes to drink with cheese with Speciality Food readers -
Three emerging food and drink trends for 2023
07 December 2022 NewsAs 2023 fast approaches, we look into three key trends that will shape shopping choices in the new year -
British food industry could be ‘sleepwalking’ into a national crisis
06 December 2022 NewsAccording to the National Farmers Union, the UK could be about to face serious supply chain issues – how can the government tackle it? -
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