Plant Based

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

From trendy vegan alt-meats, to store cupboard staples like legumes and nuts, Speciality Food explores everything you need to know about plant-based protein

Cultivated meat promises to disrupt the UK’s food industry, but when will products finally hit shelves, and are customers ready to try them?

With many supermarket brands pulling their vegan products or reporting lower sales, we find out what’s behind the drop, and why indies should continue to promote plant-based