Plant Based

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

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

Learn more about charcuterie with Speciality Food’s in-depth guide

The plant-based sector is chock full of buzzy food products. Speciality Food finds out which in-demand foods retailers should be stocking now

Jars of beans have never been trendier, and every year seems to bring headlines of grains that are touted to be ‘the next quinoa’. Speciality Food explores common and quirky pulses and grain types and their health benefits

From snacks to drinks, seaweed is making its way into consumers’ baskets. Find out why this superfood is trending now, the health benefits of seaweed, and popular seaweed varieties

Flavour-packed and health-friendly, Mexican food is coming up trumps on the British food scene. Speciality Food investigates what to stock and how to sell the trend

Speciality Food investigates UPFs, or ultra processed foods, to find out what the label means, whether UPFs are bad for consumers’ health, and what to sell instead

Plant-based cheese poses an exciting opportunity for fine food retailers – and these are the cheeses everyone is talking about

You might have vegan cheese sussed, but could plant-based charcuterie and deli products be a winner in your shop?

Speciality Food takes a look at the real environmental impacts of meat versus plant-based food