Start Ups
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New Producer Awards shortlist announced
28 August 2018 NewsAfter much consideration, Speciality Food has whittled down a list of hundreds of entries to a 40-strong shortlist of startups of its New Producer Awards -
Coming up with an innovative idea
23 August 2018 Start-UpsThe first part of bringing a product to market? Coming up with a genuinely new concept, as Richard Horwell of Brand Relations explains -
“It’s expensive being a small brand – it’s simply not fair”
06 August 2018 Start-UpsThe fundamental laws of economics suggest that smaller brands will always be at a commercial disadvantage. It’s time to challenge this very costly thinking, says Chris Green, co-founder of Young Foodies -
“The world of start-ups is brutal”
29 June 2018 NewsWilfred Emmanuel-Jones, founder of The Black Farmer, walks us through the trials and tribulations of forging and running and food and drink brand -
10 start-ups to watch
16 June 2018 NewsTara Sundramoorthi, co-founder of Bread & Jam and founder of Hotcakes, highlights the new brands you need to know -
How to survive your first year in food and drink
07 June 2018 NewsWhat does it take to make it past the 12-month mark? Nick Wyke finds out -
Fife Council throws weight behind Scottish start-up hub
06 June 2018 NewsFife-based new food and drink innovation hub, Bowhouse, has unveiled an expanded portfolio of makers based at its St Monans site, alongside new funding to support start-up food and drinks businesses -
Be a start-up success
24 April 2018 Start-UpsIn need of some inspiration? Here, four entrepreneurs who have made their dreams a reality share their stories and advice -
Artisan producers compete to be stocked in farm shop in Tom Kerridge’s new BBC series
24 April 2018 NewsOver eight hour-long episodes, contestants are pitted against on another in rounds that cover preserves, pickles and spreads, sweets, drinks, baked goods, sauces, cheese and meat, with winners meeting in the final -
Start-up 101
24 April 2018 Start-UpsConsidering setting up your own business? Adam Pritchard, commercial director at Windfall answers some fundamental FAQs -
Online marketplace promoting Welsh produce launches
24 April 2018 NewsDiscover Delicious connects independent food and drink producers in Wales with a UK-wide customer base -
What It Takes to Make It In Food
23 August 2017 NewsEver wondered how to get your business off the ground? Three start-up success stories tell us how it's done