Farm Shop
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Robert Thain, House of Bruar: “The value of Scottish food and drink”
09 February 2022 Food & DrinkRobert Thain, foodhall buying manager at House of Bruar, explains why Scottish produce is so important to the retail destination -
How local shopping’s ‘feel-good factor’ can boost indies
03 February 2022 DelicatessenShopping with independents allows customers to support local economies and reduce their carbon footprint – no wonder it’s been on the rise over the pandemic -
How to make your space pay
03 February 2022 Farm ShopDiscover fresh ways to maximise your shop's potential from Sam Steggles of The Goat Shed, who turned his honesty box into an 8,000sq ft farm shop -
Talking Shop: Behind the scenes at Keelham Farm Shop
26 January 2022 NewsYorkshire’s Keelham Farm Shop has long championed its local region. No wonder it’s award-winning -
Taste Direct 2022: How to claim your free samples now
06 January 2022 NewsDiscover fresh stocking ideas with Speciality Food’s free sampling service, which is back with 10 brilliant new products for retail buyers to try -
The art of selling blue cheese
10 December 2021 Cheese & DairyHow can retailers turn this festive favourite into a go-to year-round? Speciality Food asks the experts how to tell the story of blue cheese -
Behind the scenes of Daylesford at Christmas
07 December 2021 ChristmasSpeciality Food finds out how retail icon Daylesford prepares for the festive season -
How to tap into seasonality in fine food retailing in 2022
17 November 2021 Farm ShopPlan for a profitable 2022 by discovering how thinking seasonally helps retailers cash in on new growth opportunities, from pick-your-own sunflowers to celebrating British strawberries -
Why farmers are calling for an end to centralised supply chains
08 November 2021 Farm ShopA survey of farmers has revealed that the vast majority want to supply farm shops and other independent retailers rather than supermarkets -
Talking Shop: Discover experiential retail at Apley Farm Shop
01 November 2021 Farm ShopWith a myriad of services beyond food and retail, the Apley Estate team has created a true destination, explains Sophie Ritchings, marketing and events manager -
How to make the most of the ‘buy British’ opportunity
26 October 2021 SustainableShoppers are showing a growing desire to support local producers. Here’s how farmers and retailers alike can build trust in British food and drink -
How one retailer became a trailblazer in sustainability
04 October 2021 SustainableAt the heart of Rhug Estate is Lord Newborough’s commitment to an organic, sustainable lifestyle