All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 9
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do the latest customs rules changes mean for farm shops and delis?
The change has prompted fears of increased costs, disruption and some EU food producers giving up on supplying into Britain
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Show Retailer Awards 2022 open for entry
This year will recognise businesses undertaking sustainable initiatives
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Seep is bringing premium, plastic-free innovation to household cleaning
Spotting a gap in the market for a sustainable brand, a former Selfridges exec is looking to shake up the household accessories category
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Analysis & FeaturesCrimple, Harrogate: how a garden centre blossomed into a food hall
A £4m investment has transformed the Crimple garden centre into a foodie destination
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NewsFarm shops set for bumper Christmas as survey reveals high shopper satisfaction
High standards of produce and friendly service are among the top reasons for visiting farm shops, according to new survey
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NewsButchers IJ McIntosh unveils eco-friendly Aberdeenshire store
An eco-friendly shop has been opened by family-run IJ McIntosh, in a former car showroom in Aberdeenshire.
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Analysis & FeaturesSeasons Bakery, Ingleton: a passion for people and the planet
The business was recognised in the 2021 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards for its outstanding work in supporting the local community
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Analysis & FeaturesAre farm shops making the most of EPoS systems?
The right system can improve record keeping, stock flow and marketing activity – and even manage allergen labelling
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Analysis & FeaturesEggs to Apples, East Sussex: the full-basket farm shop
Based in the village of Hurst Green, the award-winning family business has blended farm shop tradition with 21st-century attitude
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas supply issues: how worried are independent retailers?
Supply chain issues and labour shortages have prompted warnings from major retailers and suppliers across the food and drink industry in the run-up to Christmas
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Analysis & FeaturesSourced Market, Leeds: bringing the farmers’ market to motorway services
A retail and dining site at the M1’s Leeds Skelton Lakes Services champions quality local produce
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Analysis & FeaturesShore thing: the Scottish supplier making seaweed mainstream
Harvesting wild seaweed has enabled New Wave Foods to build a brand, Shore The Scottish Seaweed Co
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Corbridge Larder: from the corporate world to the heart of a community
The Northumberland business has been transformed since being taken over, winning at the 2021 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards
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NewsFarm shops study looks to boost sector by establishing ‘clearer picture’
The FRA is seeking to determine the impact farm shops have on communities, suppliers and the UK economy
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom personalisation to Zoom events: how to make a cheese shop stand out
We asked five UK cheesemongers about what makes their business so significant
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Analysis & FeaturesHow dairy drinks brands are making packs more sustainable
Tackling plastic is a top priority for suppliers across the UK grocery market and dairy drinks are no exception. So what are brands doing to make packs more sustainable?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow high street coffee shops are driving dairy drink innovation
When it comes to what’s hot in chilled dairy drinks, few flavours can hold a candle to those inspired by coffee shops.
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Category ReportBucking the trends: Dairymen dairy drinks category report 2021
Covid has clobbered on-the-go sales and an HFSS ad ban is on the way. But dairy drinks have found a way to deliver growth
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Analysis & FeaturesDurslade Farm Shop: a contemporary take on agricultural architecture
Recycled materials and local sourcing are at the heart of this Somerset development
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Analysis & FeaturesBranching out: how seawater, air and thorns give birth to Blackthorn Salt
Sustainability is at the heart of a business producing premium salt using a traditional (and decidedly prickly) method