Online Directory 2009/10
A lot has happened in the last year. However, amidst the difficulties derived from our turbulent econonmy, one sector seems to have stood its ground and thrived.
Speciality food and drink continues to hold firm, bringing new life and excitement to the industry and proving that even during a recession, people still want to treat themselves to the finer things in life. New products have continued to filter onto the market as producers invest in the latest technologies and follow up on the newest trends, allowing retailers to fulfil the constant consumer desire for innovation.
And, although shop owners may be keeping their orders tight, they are still keen to stock up on the latest must-have goods and offer their customers something different. Indeed, this is what being a specialist store is all about - finding an alternative to the norm and for retailers to survive, this objective should not be ignored, even during a time of economic downturn.
With this in mind, the publishers of Speciality Food magazine have once again put together your sourcing bible to the fine food sector. Covering everything from confectionery, cheese and baked goods, to sauces, spices and dried products, the Speciality Food Directory 2009/2010 should arm you with all the necessary ideas to strive ahead in the year to come and prove why artisan food and drink is here to stay.
We hope you find it a useful resource. Good luck for the year ahead.
Nicola Whiteford
Editor, Speciality Food magazine
