All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 4
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Category ReportFit for the mainstream: Dairymen dairy drinks trends 2024
The protein market has broadened beyond the gym crowd, with dairy brands keen to capitalise on the ‘trade-up opportunity’
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Analysis & FeaturesRoast Mutton: the butcher’s built on a passion for local
Butcher of the year in the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards, Roast Mutton sells high-quality meat that is farmed and slaughtered within the local area
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NewsFarm Retail Association issues call for members following overhaul
The trade body is hoping to unite the country’s 1,000-plus farm shops and farmers’ markets
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy specialist retailers and suppliers attend the Farm Shop & Deli Show
More listings, better customer relationships and meaningful feedback are just a few reasons businesses exhibit
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Analysis & FeaturesFreda’s Peanut Butter: the Cornish brand with a drive to succeed
Freda’s was inspired by a New Zealand road trip, named after a van and funded by a car sale
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Analysis & FeaturesHow ‘proper’ delicatessen Norfolk Deli has transformed the county’s food scene
Around 70% of the items stocked in the shop are made in Norfolk
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2025 open for entries
Entering the awards is a chance for businesses to raise their profiles, gain insight and network with peers
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Oatopia went from athletic snack to gold award-winner
The business was started in 2011 by endurance athlete Tamar Coleman
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Analysis & FeaturesSky Park Farm: the Sussex deer park championing local produce
Owners Pierce and Victoria Noonan have built a flourishing business in West Harting, West Sussex
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Analysis & FeaturesHow sourdough specialist Lovingly Artisan became an award-winning retailer
A husband-and-wife team have grown an artisan bakery to become Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year 2024
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NewsWilliam Reed Food & Drink Shows named best UK trade event
Among those who have praised the event are Britvic commercial director Ben Parker
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat a Pickle: from kids’ jam to Asda and farm shop stalwart
What a Pickle founder Camilla Lywood explains how an acquisition is transforming the chutney and sauce supplier
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NewsLovingly Artisan Bakery crowned Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year
The 15 winners of the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards are revealed at the UK Food & Drink Shows
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Analysis & FeaturesStockan’s Oatcakes: how the Orkney heritage brand won gold
Two strands of Orkney history have come together to create an award-winning product
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Analysis & FeaturesUK Food & Drink Shows 2024: speakers, panels and awards not to miss
Brought to you by William Reed, publisher of The Grocer, this year’s event will take place at the NEC from Monday 29 April to Wednesday 1 May
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Analysis & FeaturesNew products to discover at the Farm Shop & Deli Show
Next month’s Farm Shop & Deli Show will offer a raft of innovative NPD
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2024 finalists revealed
Expert judges from across the specialist food and drink industry whittled down hundreds of entries
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Category ReportCooking sauces trends 2024: Can restaurant-style meal kits poach punters?
As Brits cut back on dining out, makers of meal kits and cooking sauces are hoping to capitalise on restaurant-style lines
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Category ReportBottled water trends 2024: Liquid Death and the rockin’ revamp
Rock-inspired Liquid Death is leading a wave of upstarts that sell water without the plastic. Could they shake up lacklustre sales?
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Analysis & FeaturesForage: the Welsh-focused farm shop & kitchen ‘going from strength to strength’
The business was recognised at last year’s Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards for its dedication to Welsh food and drink