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New executive chair for the FPA

The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has announced Mike Revell, managing director of the Socius Network, as its new executive chair. This...

Latest BoT figures show further increases

The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for April 2025 have revealed that its members enjoyed another posit...

Dobbies unveils new-look Cadnam store

Dobbies Garden Centre recently celebrated a relaunch in Cadnam, Hampshire, as part of a nationwide store refurbishment programme which is underw...

Garden Centre Catering Awards return!

Our annual Garden Centre Catering Awards are officially back, rewarding the very best operators the UK has to offer! We will once agai...

The Open Doors Programme: 365 days of SME acceleration

ODP began after I asked Andrew Selley, CEO of Bidcorp UK, a question while he was on a panel. As someone with a couple of F&B start-ups unde...

The Open Doors Programme Sustainable Supplier Spotlight: Wildfarmed

One year ago, Bidfood revealed its first group of listed suppliers on the path to acceleration through its SME scheme, the Open Doors Programme....

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Features

Awards interview: British Garden Centres

Brothers Charles and Robert Stubbs shared a passion for gardening and business at a young age, founding British Garden Centres back in 1987 whil...

Insight: Cerebral settings

I have been travelling for work recently, visiting various cafés, restaurants, and hotels across the country. Two of my stops were partic...

Recipe: Falafel tabbouleh salad

This fresh springtime salad comes courtesy of our friends at GoodLife... Ingredients 280g Goodlife Falafels 100g bulgur wheat 25g parsley ...

Events: Farm Shop and Deli Show

Farm Shop and Deli Show takes place from 7th to 9th April at the NEC, Birmingham and runs alongside Food & Drink Expo, the National Convenie...

GCA column: The year ahead

As we move into 2025, it’s a good time to reflect and learn from what has just happened in our businesses. Our Garden Centre Association B...

Market insight: Survival tips

Creed Foodservice has announced its trends for the coming year. The wholesaler’s expert team, led by insights manager Anna Clapson, h...

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Garden Centres

Case Study: Dobbies

Situated a stone’s throw from the bustling John Lennon Airport, Dobbies in Liverpool is a glasshouse-style building, housing the best of t...

Case Study: Notcutts Garden Centre

Founded in 1897, family-owned business, Notcutts, prides itself on creating a home-from-home experience for its diners. With nineteen garden cen...

Case Study: Bents' Garden and Home

If you’re up north and on the lookout for excellent dining options, a place where you can bring your beloved canine friends and want to sc...

GARDEN CENTRE RESTAURANT REOPENS AFTER MAJOR FIRE

Following a major fire, Digby’s restaurant in Alton Garden Centre has reopened. The plan was to close for a month, however the restaurant ...

CARPTENTER’S NURSERY AND FARM SHOP ANNOUNCES CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

The Hertfordshire garden centre has announced its support of the Brain Tumour Research as its charity of the year after two of its staff being a...

BENTS GARDEN AND HOME BEST SUNDAY ROAST

Top garden centre restaurant has surprised customers with high end roast dinner. Bents Garden Centre near Leigh, Wigan, has been turning heads w...

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