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Upselling blue cheese this Christmas
26 October 2022 ChristmasTick all your customers' boxes this Christmas with a well-balanced selection of blues -
Perfect party pairings with Dawn Davies, The Whisky Exchange
25 October 2022 ChristmasDawn Davies, head buyer at The Whisky Exchange shares her favourite food and drink partners worth celebrating -
The industry has its say on Rishi Sunak’s appointment as prime minister
25 October 2022 NewsRishi Sunak has won the battle for number 10, and is now the country’s next prime minister. But what does the industry think? -
Getting cosy with Italian cuisine this autumn
21 October 2022 AmbientAs the colder nights draw in, independent retailers can cash in on comforting dishes inspired by Italian cuisine -
Liz Truss resigns as prime minister: the industry reacts
21 October 2022 NewsAfter just 44 days in office, prime minister Liz Truss is stepping down, leaving the country in a renewed state of uncertainty -
The rise of luxury convenience in soups and ready meals
20 October 2022 Food & DrinkFrom a good-value meal solution to a taste of indulgence, today’s ready-meal market is serving up just what consumers want -
Exploring the party season opportunity
19 October 2022 ChristmasWith party season on the horizon, we speak to fine food retailers about how the nature of party food is evolving and why -
Making your Christmas cheese selection special this festive season
18 October 2022 ChristmasWe explore how to offer something truly special this Yuletide, whether customers want to indulge and experiment or keep it local -
5 cheese pairing ideas with Heather Copley, Farmer Copleys
18 October 2022 Cheese & DairyWe spoke to Heather Copley, co-owner of Farmer Copleys to find out what's on her dream cheeseboard, and what seasonal pairings she's enjoying -
How a focus on local can help to upsell British cheese
16 October 2022 Cheese & DairyWith the ‘Buy British’ movement gaining steam, we explore why this presents an opportunity for speciality cheese businesses and how they can cash in -
What’s next for indulgence?
14 October 2022 Bakery & ConfectioneryEllen Manning explores the history and opportunities within the confectionery sphere -
Shoppers are buying less veg in the cost-of-living crisis: how indies can help
13 October 2022 NewsWith budgets stretched in the current financial crisis, consumers are ditching vegetables in favour of cheaper, more calorie-dense foods – how can fine food retail help?
