Two shopkeepers have been disqualified from running a business for a combined 18 years, after a Trading Standards raid uncovered 351 bottles of illegal alcohol held on store premises ready for sale. more»
As a small producer, designer or manufacturer, you might want to approach a larger company with a pitch for a new product. But what happens if your ideas aren't protected? more»
Continuing our regular supply chain series, Business Advice hears from two smaller suppliers about their experiences selling to Co-op to find out what fellow entrepreneurs should know before approaching the retailer. more»
Millennials preferring to eat at home than go out could cost the UK’s catering industry close to £1bn in lost revenue over the next four years, according to a new report. more»
As supermarket giant Tesco completes the acquisition of cash-and-carry chain Booker, the Federation of Small Businesses has set out its expectations for the new food powerhouse. more»
Food manufacturers and restaurants have been called on to reduce the amount of calories in food products by a fifth over the next six years. more»
The new Food and Drink Sector Council is made up of leading figures from Britain’s agriculture, manufacturing, retail, logistics and hospitality sectors. more»
Writing for Business Advice, Amanda MacKenzie, chief executive of Business in the Community, considers how small companies can be a leading influence on local sustainability. more»
The government has announced the creation of a new product safety agency tasked with identifying risks to consumers and guaranteeing fair competition among businesses. more»
Business Advice caught up with Steven Curran, chief operating officer at online food retailer Muscle Food, to find out how to successfully juggle relationships with multiple national supermarkets. more»
