Producers
News from around the producer sphere
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Special Report: How is climate change impacting the UK’s food and drink industry?
11 September 2023 SustainableThe ripple effect of recent heatwaves in mainland Europe, and their implication on retail is yet to be measured...but it’s the weather on home soil we need to worry about, say farmers, leaders and producers -
Why small producers are driving innovation in new food products
11 August 2023 NewsSME food and drink manufacturers were responsible for 75% of all new products launched in 2022 in Europe -
Four forces shaping the future of the food sector: Part two
03 July 2023 SustainableDiscover two of the four forces transforming the food sector for the better, from health regulations to the pandemic effect -
Focus on: Sustainable packaging
12 June 2023 PackagingWith more pressure on producers than ever before, we explore what consumers want to see from the labelling and packaging industry in 2023 -
What the food industry expects from Rishi Sunak’s Food Summit
12 May 2023 SustainableRishi Sunak will host a Food Summit with industry leaders on 16th May – the industry has its say -
Lawrence Barnett, Wonderland Design: “Change before you have to”
11 May 2023 PackagingLaurence Barnett, managing director at Wonderland Design, discusses the importance of keeping up to date with your designs -
Exploring Northern Irish produce for fine food retail
04 May 2023 Meat & FishSpeciality Food uncovers what makes Northern Ireland a hotbed of food and drink innovation -
Farm shops set to benefit from further fruit and vegetable shortages
04 May 2023 NewsSupermarkets are touted to experience further shortages of certain fruit and vegetables while farm shops could see a boost -
Consumers want to eat more seasonally: how indies can help
17 April 2023 SustainableHere's why independent fine food retailers are in a good position to help consumers eat more seasonal produce this summer -
Meet ICR 2023’s expert maturers: Mons Cheesemongers
13 April 2023 Cheese & DairyLondon-based Mons Cheesemongers have won the title of Expert Maturers in Inspirational Cheese Retailers 2023 - find out why their story is so inspiring -
5 minutes with Damien Byrne, Hux
10 April 2023 Start-UpsDamien Byrne, founder of Hux, shares his inspiration, last supper, and the weirdest thing he's ever eaten with Speciality Food readers -
Cash boost for organic farming good news for fine food retailers
03 April 2023 SustainableFarmers who convert to organic will receive up to a third more cash than last year as the government increases support for nature-friendly farming