Diversification
How to add a new arm to your business
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How to: sell at farmers’ markets
03 August 2018 NewsBefore setting up your stand at a farmers' market, it is wise to consider the logistical and safety aspects it entails. Nathan Brew, technical manager at NFU Mutual Risk Management Services explains more -
Dobbies and Loch Fyne Oysters announce partnership
31 July 2018 NewsLoch Fyne seafood counters are planned for Dobbies outlets across the UK as the garden centre operator strikes a partnership deal with the Scottish seafood company -
Pearce’s Farmshop opens pizzeria in converted horsebox
13 June 2018 NewsPearce's Farmshop and Café in Buntingford has opened a pizzeria in a converted horsebox located on its on-site meadows -
Is your business getting it right with millennials?
24 April 2018 NewsAre marketplace myths holding back your relationship with new customers? Anna Blewett explores the received wisdom of 'millennials' -
The Interview: Minette Batters
23 April 2018 BrexitThe newly elected president of the NFU talks policy, food chains and how to help -
New Collaboration for Cumbrian Food and Drink Sector
23 August 2017 NewsA group of Cumbrian companies from the food and drink sector have joined forces to open up new business opportunities and promote the finest food and drink the county has to offer -
6 Dos and Don’ts of Running a Cookery School
19 December 2016 NewsEira Roche, cookery school manager from Bodnant Welsh Food Centre, shares some tips for those thinking of launching a cookery school in their premises or who already host classes -
Johns of Instow Opens Café
27 June 2016 NewsDevon-based winner of Retailer of the Year at the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2015, Johns of Instow, has added a café to its retail offering -
Ever Considered Selling Cards?
09 June 2015 NewsWhile artisan and locally-produced food will always be the focus of Speciality Food readers, and the magazine itself, a lot of indies have grown beyond this into the realms of gifting and cards -
5 Tips for Making £ at Easter
27 March 2015 NewsWe've rounded up the best ways to make your farm shop or deli an Easter holiday destination -
Award for Diversifying Farm Shop
09 August 2013 NewsA farm shop has won the annual George F White Farm Diversification Award -
Pub-deli Seizes Speciality Food Opportunity
14 April 2009 NewsA 75% increase in sales of local products, over the last four years, has convinced the owners of a deli-pub in north Yorkshire that there is real profit to be made from stocking speciality foods.