Retailers: how we can help you
Here at the Guild of Fine Food, we offer a range of services for independent retailers. We should be your first point of call for knowledge and advice, and a platform from which to share your experiences and read about those of others.
Membership offers the chance to join our community of like-minded businesses and provides the most all-round support, but every independent food and drink shop can receive Fine Food Digest to either their inbox or door, as well as sign up to our newsletters, completely free of charge.
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Fine Food Digest straight to your door
The voice of the independent food and drink sector, Fine Food Digest is read by buyers, owners and employees of independent delicatessens, farm shops, food halls, multiple retailers and cooperatives.
Ten issues are published per year covering retail advice, product launches and guides, industry news and comment.
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membership
Why join the Guild of Fine Food?
- Protection from Deli Retailing Code of Practice
- Join a community of like-minded business owners
- Training, support and advice for you and your team
- Member listing on Guild of Fine Food retailer directory
- Discounted & free services to support your business
- and more…
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Protect your business with our codes of practice, assured by Cornwall Council.
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Put your cheese counter to work
Sell more cheese with our Retail Cheese training course.
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Guild members benefit from a range of activities, including support, advice and discounted services.
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