Farm Shop
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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 -
How to make shoppers love your food business
17 February 2021 DelicatessenWhether you’re a fine food retailer or an SME producer, building customer loyalty is an increasingly important skill in an ever-changing marketplace -
Trust in the British food industry is at an all-time high – here’s why
16 February 2021 CoronavirusIGD’s latest shopper confidence index revealed that trust in the food and drink sector is rocketing, and confidence levels have reached their highest since before the UK entered its first coronavirus lockdown -
How consumers are spending on food and drink now
12 February 2021 CoronavirusIn January, shoppers spent £1bn more on food and drink year-on-year, and support for indie shops is showing no signs of slowing -
Why shoppers are looking beyond supermarkets
03 February 2021 CoronavirusHow has Covid-19 changed where we shop? Kevin Flynn, director of retail strategy at ThoughtWorks explains why local shops and tech solutions will be the future of food retail -
Covid-19 isn’t holding the fine food sector back – here’s why
02 February 2021 CoronavirusNot only did farm shops and delis maintain their business in 2020, but many retailers also had cause to pursue business expansions and refurbishments
