Masterclasses
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4 steps to prepare your cheese shop for Christmas
20 October 2021 ChristmasAvril Molloy of the Irish School of Cheese presents her four tips for succeeding this Christmas -
Why the mushroom trend is showing no sign of stopping
19 October 2021 AgricultureVersatile, flavour- and texture-packed mushrooms can boost immunity, replace meat and even eat up plastic, reports Sally-Jayne Wright -
Online retail 101
18 October 2021 MasterclassesE-commerce has unquestionably been a lifeline for fine food lovers and businesses alike throughout the pandemic. Here’s how to make the most of the opportunity without sacrificing your bricks-and-mortar base -
Festive ideas for your Christmas cheeseboard
14 October 2021 ChristmasDiscover expert tips for creating the ultimate Christmas cheeseboard with traditional and unique pairing options -
Why customer service is so important post-Covid
06 October 2021 CoronavirusCustomer loyalty will be key for boosting sales – whether online or offline – after Covid, argues Caroline Black, head of UK Level 1 service and customer success at Worldline -
Covid-friendly cheese upselling tips
04 October 2021 CoronavirusMany shoppers remain wary of samples, but there are practical steps that cheesemongers can take to boost sales during the pandemic -
Which drinks you need to stock for Christmas 2021
28 September 2021 ChristmasChristmas is boom time for alcohol sales, but what will really go off with a pop? Anna Blewett investigates -
Sustainable Food Month: Exclusive webinars to reveal how to boost eco credentials
21 September 2021 SustainableJoin Speciality Food and Too Good To Go for two webinars as part of Sustainable Food Month, where you’ll learn how to become a more sustainable business -
Festive season merchandising 101
17 September 2021 ChristmasJudy Roberts of Right Product, Right Place shares her tips for optimising the Christmas opportunity -
Behind the rise of the Ethiopian food trend
16 September 2021 MasterclassesCurious cooks, spice lovers and vegans are looking to the Horn of Africa for inspiration, says Sally-Jayne Wright -
Talking Shop with The Farm, Stratford: “We’re not your average farm shop”
10 September 2021 Farm ShopFor Charlie Wells, director of The Farm, Stratford, being thoroughly unique is a vital part of the plan -
How to capitalise on a taste for foreign flavours
02 September 2021 CoronavirusStocking a global menu has never been more important. We take a look at how the most popular cuisines are inspiring customers