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The value of Britain’s rural pound
04 May 2021 Farm ShopWith countryside-based businesses the backbone of the food and drink industry, it’s time to shine the spotlight on the value of rural land -
March retail snapshot: the trending products boosting sales
30 April 2021 CoronavirusSales at butchers, bakeries and other fine food retailers rose, according to official data, as overall retail sales grew by 5.4% -
Surge in footfall boosts indie food retailers
16 April 2021 CoronavirusFarm shops and delis are benefitting from the easing of lockdown restrictions and growing shopper confidence -
How one indie builds its community through collaboration
23 March 2021 CoronavirusNever has community been more integral to shoppers’ lives. Jenny Rose, manager of the Farm Retail Association, shares a prime example of an independent doing it right -
What 2021’s conscious consumer really wants
09 March 2021 Farm ShopDemand for sustainable, ethical food and drink is only going up. We explore how retailers can boost their eco-credentials -
How farm shops upped their game during Covid-19
02 March 2021 CoronavirusIn an exclusive column for Speciality Food, Jenny Rose, manager of the Farm Retail Association, reflects on the opportunities the pandemic has provided independent retailers -
Talking Shop: Behind the scenes at Rhug Estate
26 February 2021 Farm ShopSpeciality Food discovers the secrets behind the success of organic farming pioneer Rhug Estate -
Lockdown 3 is changing the high street – here’s how
22 February 2021 CoronavirusFood retailers remain buoyant as in-store and online sales continue to rise, but the wider high street is facing a shake-up -
Scotland’s local food and drink revival
22 February 2021 CoronavirusAfter the challenges of 2020, Scotland’s food and drink producers prove the strength of their world-class brands -
4 ways to make home workers your new target customer
19 February 2021 CoronavirusFine food retailers face opportunities to cater to the growing ranks of scratch cookers, home baristas and premium snackers -
The secrets to stocking craft beer
19 February 2021 DrinksWe speak to the experts to discover what makes a stand-out craft beer offering, and how to find the independent brews that will keep your customers coming back for more -
What to stock for the comfort food trend
18 February 2021 Food & Drink2021 is the year of the nonna, and the return of family favourite recipes offers independents an opportunity to showcase what the fine food sector has to offer
