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Enter The Great Stock Giveaway to win a pallet of free stock
20 April 2022 NewsFine food retailers can now sign up to be in with a chance of winning a free pallet of stock worth thousands of pounds -
Must-stock cheese accompaniments
19 April 2022 Cheese & DairyJames Grant, owner of No2 Pound Street, lists his top pairing suggestions for cheese -
Will rising costs push consumers towards independent retail?
14 April 2022 NewsRising fuel, food and energy costs are disrupting the entire country, leading to another big squeeze. Will this help or hinder indies? -
How to sell free-from in indie retail
13 April 2022 SnacksAs free-from diets are rising in popularity, whether they are followed seven days a week or just part-time, indie retailers should cash in on this opportunity -
How retailers can sell Easter trends in 2022
12 April 2022 Bakery & ConfectioneryWith the Easter weekend just days away, these are the trends that fine food retailers should look out for -
The Rise of Low/No
12 April 2022 DrinksA new generation of beverages is quenching the growing consumer thirst for soft drinks created for mature palates -
Consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most, survey finds
11 April 2022 SustainableThe EIT’s latest Trust Report showed that consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most within the food sector -
How independent retailers can cash in on the mindful drinking trend
08 April 2022 DrinksConsumers are increasingly reducing their alcohol intake, with mindful drinking taking centre stage as a key trend this year -
The Bricks & Mortar Opportunity
07 April 2022 DelicatessenE-commerce may have been the runaway success of lockdown, but there’s plenty of scope to maximise walk-in stores too, finds Ellen Manning -
What the loss of ‘free-range’ eggs means for independent retailers
05 April 2022 NewsWith the country’s hens locked away due to another outbreak of avian influenza, fine food retailers are unable to sell free-range eggs to their conscious consumers -
Why gut health and CBD are a boon for the fine food market
04 April 2022 DrinksGut-friendly probiotics and relaxation are two health trends that are perfectly suited to the fine food industry. Here’s why -
How to Sell: Ice Cream
04 April 2022 SnacksFar from a season-specific indulgence, 2022’s ice cream scene shows that there are opportunities aplenty in the frozen dessert sphere, finds Ellen Manning
