All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 7
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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
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NewsCumbrian sourdough specialist named Britain’s best artisanal bakery
Industry experts select a ‘bakers’ dozen’ of the 13 top artisan businesses across the country
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NewsThe Deli Society adds AI to match shoppers with products
Consumers complete a ‘palate quiz’ to help the website match them with food and drink they will enjoy
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Analysis & FeaturesHow a marketing expert couple created Beckford’s award-winning rum
Beckford’s is an offshoot of Zen Experiential, the Bath experiential marketing agency run by a husband and wife team
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does it mean to win a Farm Shop & Deli Product Award?
With entries open for the 2023 awards, we look at some of the winners of last year’s event
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent grocery store Basil & Tom’s is helping rejuvenate local trade in Acton
In the four years since it opened, the shop has become an important part of the west London community
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Analysis & FeaturesJams & spreads 2022: Spreads lose £19m in wake of pandemic
The category has taken a knock after lockdown stockpiling came to an end
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Analysis & FeaturesPetcare 2022: Premium pet products still lead the pack
The UK is a nation of pet lovers, but the cost of living crisis is putting that love to the test
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Analysis & FeaturesSoup 2022: Brits’ taste for canned soup wanes
Many established names, including Baxters and Campbell’s, have recorded double-digit volume losses
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Analysis & FeaturesOils 2022: Supply issues disrupt oil brand sales
The war in Ukraine took a heavy toll on edible oil brands this year
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Brindisa became a trailblazer in bringing Spanish cuisine to the UK
The business, once a fledgling cheese importer, has developed into a wholesaler, retailer and award-winning supplier
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NewsEntries open for 2023 Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards
The hunt has begun for the standout food and drink products in the specialist retail market.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Aussie dairy-free ice cream Over the Moo was adapted for the UK
With two Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards under its belt before launching into stores, Over the Moo is set to take a bite out of the snacking market
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Lambing Shed: a fast-growing business with butchery at its heart
The award-winning Cheshire farm shop has come a long way in seven years, and there’s further growth on the cards
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Cunningham’s has built its butchery business into the County Down community
The family business has grown from a butcher’s shop to an award-winning, multi-channel operation
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Craigie’s gave its farm shop café a ‘colourful and organic’ £200k makeover
It comes 35 years after the Edinburgh business made its debut as a one-table retail operation in a converted barn
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Category ReportLuring Brits back to milk: The Dairymen category report 2022
Volumes are down and farmers are looking to stop production. What’s the sector doing to encourage shoppers to buy pints?