All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 3
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Category ReportThe rise of drinkable desserts: trends in dairy drinks 2025
From chocolate fudge to birthday cake, dairy brands are adding indulgent shakes inspired by afters. Is their health kick over?
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NewsWinners of Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2025 revealed
The winners have been announced in advance of next month’s Farm Shop & Deli Show
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Category ReportWhere’s Wonka when you need him? Ice cream category report 2025
Bad weather and price hikes have put the brakes on ice cream sales. The sector is promising to innovate its way out of trouble
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Analysis & Features10 new products to see at this year’s UK Food & Drink Shows
Mexican sauces, kimchi shots and Neapolitan truffles are among the hundreds of new products visitors will be able to see at the event in April
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Analysis & FeaturesCharlie & Ivy’s: the British farm brand inspired by a Mediterranean lifestyle
Dips and dressings brand Charlie & Ivy’s was last year recognised with two gold awards in the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards
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Category ReportThe great escape: eggs category report 2025
UK retailers and suppliers are freeing their hens and switching to cage-free eggs. Why are some against this move?
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NewsMead brand Hive Mind moves into soft drinks with Honeyade lineup
Lime & Mint and Just Honey are lightly sweetened with honey and have no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2025 finalists revealed
The 52 shortlisted businesses span seven categories across independent specialist food and drink retail
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Aberdeenshire farm shop Marshall’s became a local hero
Marshall’s Farm Shop & Kitchen prides itself on being a family business with a local focus
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NewsFarm Retail Association rolls out Real Farmers Market scheme
Markets must meet eight principles to become certified by the Farm Retail Association
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Category ReportThe rise of ‘homecooked’ ready meals
Ready meals are booming thanks to hearty NPD and marketing that challenges UPF associations. Whose sales are heating up?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Scottish Bee Company: evolving to embody ‘the essence of a Scottish larder’
Passionate about bees, Iain and Suzie Millar launched their business in 2017 with heather honey, before expanding into dressings, vinegars and a charity to promote pollinators
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RankingsBaby & infant products 2024: controversy in babycare as prices rise
Price rises are all too apparent this year: babymilk is up 16.9% per average unit
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RankingsSavoury pastries 2024: adventurous NPD boosts pie brands
Development chefs at Britain’s savoury pasty and pie brands have certainly earned their crust this year
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RankingsHousehold - paper products 2024: tissues get cheaper to boost brands
The paper products category has turned over a new leaf
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RankingsBakery & bread 2024: Brits plump for speciality bakery lines
As fewer standard loaves go through tills, brands are capitalising on the growth of more speciality items
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat challenges will farm shops and delis face in 2025?
Leading retailers, wholesalers and producers reveal the biggest challenges for independent food and drink in the coming year
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Category ReportThe power of pastry: savoury pastries & pies category report 2024
Savoury pastries are fast becoming a superhero in food-to-go and meal-for-tonight fixtures. What’s the secret behind their strength?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Bell’s went from fruit & veg shop to award-winning fishmonger
Bell’s combines the freshest produce with bespoke service as it seeks to drive up UK fish consumption
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Analysis & FeaturesFive tips from the Farm Shop & Deli Dragons’ Pantry Accelerator
The Farm Shop & Deli Dragons’ Pantry Accelerator offered insight on topics including getting a wholesale listing and making the most of customer data