Food & Drink

Sweet Genius, Swinton
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“The first week of lockdown was the quietest we’d had since opening” – Salford business going into tier 3

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s a tough time of year for small businesses. However, imagine being both a […]

SEVEN BRO7HERS rye IPA - Credit: SEVEN BRO7HERS

Seven Brothers brewery announces limited edition Lockdown 2.0 collection of beers

Salford craft brewery Seven Brothers is launching a series of limited-edition beers to mark lockdown 2.0. CEO Keith McAvoy from […]

"Working with Kellogg's was amazing" - Seven Brothers Brewing Co. wins award for collaboration

“Working with Kellogg’s was amazing” – Seven Brothers Brewing Co. wins award for collaboration

Salford brewery Seven Brothers has won a Collaboration of the Year award for its partnership with Kellogg’s earlier this year. […]

The Wakey Bakery's new flower wall (Copyright: The Wakey Bakery)

“I just had to take the jump” – the award-winning Salford baker opening her first shop in Lockdown 2.0

Home-based business The Wakey Bakery is moving from Worsley to a shop in Swinton this week, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Outside of Delph Restaurant & Bar. Pic provided for use by Delph Restaurant & Bar.

“We only opened a week before lockdown” – Salford restaurant & bar reflect on customer support through ongoing restrictions

A restaurant and bar in Salford has spoken of the challenges it has faced since opening just before the first […]

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“We’ve spent a lot of money…” – Media City bar philosophical on lockdown after spending £10K on outdoor sheds

The Dockyard at MediaCity have spent £10,000 on a number of outdoor ‘sheds’ as part of their preparation for life in Tier 3 – only to find they will go unused during a new national lockdown announced by the Government.

Deli Lama's new sign. Image acquired from Deli lama's Facebook page. Permission to use

Back in Business: “We were in shock to be honest” The Deli Lama Wholefood Shop & Cafe

As we fast approach our eighth month of covid measures, businesses across the North are still adjusting and reacting to […]