Bakery & Confectionery

An expert guide to buying spices

02 February 2025 Ambient

It’s time to give spices and seasonings the attention they deserve. Speciality Food speaks to industry insiders to discover how to source the best, and what’s trending with consumers

Trend Watch: Beans

27 January 2025 Ambient

The ultimate nutritional powerhouse, beans are setting tills – and social media – alight

The must-stock Asian foods and flavours

24 January 2025 Ambient

Shoppers have become captivated by the tastes of East and Southeast Asia. Speciality Food discovers more about the growing trend

A guide to buying Scottish food and drink

21 January 2025 Ambient

Scotland’s atmospheric landscapes are home to some of the world’s best produce deserving of celebration

A guide to selling Italian food and drink in 2025

12 January 2025 Ambient

British shoppers have long been enamoured with Italian food. We speak to experts to uncover why that is – and how to cater for their evolving demands

Taste Direct 2025: Sign up now to sample some of the UK’s best food and drink

05 January 2025 Ambient

Speciality Food’s annual Taste Direct is back this month with 10 new and exciting products for retail buyers to get their hands on

28 food and drink trends to watch in 2025

01 January 2025 Ambient

Experts and analysts from across the food and drink industry share the trends they think will resonate most with consumers over the next 12 months

For the love of bread: why discerning shoppers are seeking better

10 December 2024 Bakery & Confectionery

Buzzwords abound in the bakery sector, but as these experts attest, it’s honesty, quality and connection that ring true (and tills)

British baking trends in 2024

30 November 2024 Bakery & Confectionery

With more home baking products in the market than ever before, we explore what shoppers want now – and the brands innovating to cater to their appetite

Life is Sweet: how to sell confectionery now

27 November 2024 Bakery & Confectionery

With multiple powers at play within the confectionery sphere, smart retailers are investing in quality, provenance, and a finely-balanced blend of nostalgia and innovation

18 of the best books for delis and cheesemongers

21 November 2024 Ambient

From guides for cheese, grazing boards, wine and condiments, to inspiration for filling the counter and serving sandwiches, Speciality Food selects just a few invaluable books for your shelves...and coffee tables

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