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Food businesses are the bread and butter of British industry. In particular, Food delivery is a booming industry in the UK, creating abundant opportunities for entrepreneurs and existing businesses alike to tap into increasing levels of consumer demand for fantastic food delivery experiences.

Here we share a selection of interesting insights, hints, tips and advice for those already in the industry or those seeking to take their first entrepreneurial steps into food delivery and food production.

2020 Food Delivery Statistics & Trends

Using Google Trends, and our own understanding of food delivery, we’ve collected some key food delivery statistics, including: supermarket delivery, food boxes, and other more unusual food delivery requests.

The Manchester Food Sector: COVID-19 Impact

We look at the Manchester food industry’s response to COVID-19 across 2020, some of the schemes and ways food businesses have helped one another, and what will be needed to get the city back on its feet in 2021.

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Manchester’s Food Sector: Cuisine, History & Festivals

Here, we take a look at great Manchester grub, from classics to modern favourites, explore how the food sector went from strength to strength, and finish with a few of the top Manc food and drink festivals to put on your must-go list.

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What Support Is There For Food Businesses During COVID-19?

We have compiled information on support for UK food businesses, whether they are restaurants, market stall sellers, delivery food businesses, or those looking to move into food delivery to sustain their food brand.

Financial Support For Food Businesses During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has caused serious, unprecedented issues across the business world, including in the food sector. In some ways, the food industry is uniquely affected as the demand for deliveries has increased.

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Have You Considered Selling Food Parcels?

Food parcels are another new way for food businesses to share their products while providing a valuable service to people during the ongoing pandemic.