All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 6
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Analysis & FeaturesAre we witnessing the death of craft beer?
As an unprecedented number of breweries close down, what does this mean for the future of the craft beer category and its place in the supermarkets?
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Comment & OpinionCan fmcg brands raise a glass to paper packaging?
There have been huge advances in paper packaging, but concerns remain about its recyclability and environmental impact
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2024 open for entry
These free-to-enter awards celebrate specialist food and drink retailers and recognise their achievements in the independent retail market
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Great Cornish Food Store champions local produce
The Great Cornish Food Store shares its space with a big retailer, but the two are not rivals. They are partners in a bid to highlight local food and drink
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Nudie Snacks turned cauliflowers into crisps
Belief in local sourcing and the UK’s ability to innovate in plant-based led to the creation of an award-winning brand
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Macknade CEO Stefano Cuomo sees a bright future for independent grocery
‘What gels a community is regular grocery retail, and it is very difficult to do outside of the supermarkets’, he says
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NewsHive Mind aims to grow mead audience with RTD launch
The business is hoping to change perceptions of mead with its session-strength drink
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Analysis & Features10 charts proving own label is leaving brands in the dust
Record inflation and squeezed incomes have taken a toll on branded food and drink, with Kantar reporting own-label goods now account for a record 63% of grocery volume
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NewsSomerset farm shop Teals secures £2.3m to expand to second site
The funding will also create 50 additional car parking spots at the current shop and increase retail space by 250 sq m
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Category ReportCan bakers make premiumisation pay? Bread category report 2023
Brands are struggling in the cost of living crisis – especially in wrapped bread. But they are fighting back with savvy innovation
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NewsCunningham Butchers named Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year 2023
This year’s awards had a particular focus on the way entrants retained, rewarded and empowered their staff
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Awards 2023: chilled and frozen winners revealed
Products were judged across 11 categories, including beverages, deli, fermented & smoked foods, and preserves
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2023 winners announced
Judging panels included retailers and wholesalers such as Booths, Fortnum & Mason and Thyme & Tides
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Analysis & Features10 reasons to visit the Farm Shop & Deli Show
Taking place from Monday 24 April at the NEC, Farm Shop & Deli Show is the UK’s premier trade event for the specialist retail sector
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Analysis & FeaturesStand-out innovations from April’s Farm Shop & Deli Show 2023
Some of the most eye-catching products set to appear at the Farm Shop & Deli Show in Birmingham
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy top chefs and Hollywood stars clamour for Yarty’s posh cordials and vinegars
Jayne and David Mugridge’s brand has won multiple awards and exclusive listings
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards regional finalists revealed
Judges whittled down hundreds of entries to a shortlist that spans 12 categories and nine UK regions
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NewsFarm shops report uptick in fruit & veg sales as shortages hit mults
Short supply chains mean independent retailers have kept their fruit & veg displays fully stocked
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy From Our Farm chose biltong to build its brand
In its couple of years of trading, From Our Farm sold biltong at food festivals while approaching local farm shops, delicatessens, pubs and other hospitality venues. Today, the bulk of sales is through wholesalers and DTC
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Analysis & FeaturesUK Food & Drink Shows schedule: the essential panels, interviews and presentations
April’s 24th to 26th event is a must-attend for gathering valuable industry knowledge