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5 cheese pairing ideas with Clare Jackson, Slate Cheese
21 November 2022 Cheese & DairyClare Jackson, director at Slate Cheese, shares her top cheese pairings with Speciality Food -
Top hot drinks stocks this winter
21 November 2022 DrinksSpeciality Food catches up with Alicia Rogers from fine food distributor Holleys to find out what’s hot to stock right now -
Chancellor announces Autumn Statement: the industry reacts
18 November 2022 NewsJeremy Hunt revealed his economic plan for the next few months in the commons yesterday, but how will it affect independent retailers and the fine food industry? -
An Italian twist on Christmas indulgence
18 November 2022 ChristmasWith more Brits branching out with their flavours and cuisines this festive season, we explore why Italian treats are gaining popularity in 2022 -
How independent retailers are gearing up for Christmas with in-store festivities
17 November 2022 ChristmasWith the Christmas countdown officially on, it’s more important than ever for indies to put on a show with their shop windows, in-store space and events -
Nominations for Inspirational Cheese Retailers 2023 now open
17 November 2022 NewsInspirational Cheese Retailers 2023 will showcase the UK’s top cheesemongers championing their region and the world’s finest cheese -
Exploring slow food and the future of Italian cuisine in independent retail
16 November 2022 AmbientSpeciality Food spoke to Italian food experts from across the Italian food industry to find out where the opportunities lie now. Spoiler: the future looks bright for la dolce vita -
Seasonal advice for new fine food retailers
16 November 2022 ChristmasWith so much uncertainty going on, new independents are likely going to struggle over the next few months. Five fine food retailers with decades of experience between them share their top tips -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”
15 November 2022 ChristmasJohn Shepherd, managing director at Partridges, discusses the state of play for Christmas 2022 -
Full steam ahead: How to capitalise on hot drink sales in 2023
14 November 2022 DrinksThe hot drinks sector is awash with innovation; these are the buzzwords to cash in on during the colder months and beyond -
How independent retailers can encourage shoppers not to drop sustainability as inflation rises
14 November 2022 SustainableResearch has revealed that over half (56%) of Brits have ditched environmentally friendly products due to the cost-of-living crisis. We explore how indies can hold onto sustainability sales -
The value of Italian oil for fine food retailers
14 November 2022 AmbientCharles Carey, The Oil Merchant, talks us through the fundamentals of the must-stock product
