The Read family who run Mike, Debs and Sons on the Norwich Market
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Norwich s independents are shaking off the supply chain crisis hitting their supermarket rivals.
Traders said are able to keep the stalls and shelves full up because they can be more nimble.
Last week the Road Haulage Association wrote to government warning that a shortage of HGV drivers has meant supermarkets are already reporting that they are not receiving their expected food stocks and, as a result, there is considerable wastage .
No shortages here! Mike, Debs and Sons on the Norwich Market
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Gina Long
Luke Coathup
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Luke Coathup is the owner of The Green Grocers, a successful wholefoods shop, bakery and café in Norwich. Rising through the ranks in a number of East Anglian hospitality businesses, from pot wash to managing a chain of restaurants, it was studying a degree at UEA as a mature student that finally gave him the leap of faith to develop and grow his own business focusing on his passion of food, people and wine.
He chats with Gina Long MBE.
What does it mean for you, now the hospitality industry can welcome back inside diners? It s fantastic news! Covid has bought the most challenging environment possible to the hospitality and retail industry. Customers are everything to us, they are what make the business.