Producers
News from around the producer sphere
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How to harness community spirit post-Covid
23 November 2021 RetailLocal businesses and consumers came together during the pandemic, and maintaining these relationships in the future will pay dividends -
MAAZ Cheese takes the crown at ICDA
23 November 2021 Cheese & DairyThe cheese industry descended on Bingley Hall at Staffordshire County Showground on 21st October for the much-anticipated return of the International Cheese & Dairy Awards -
What rising inflation means for the fine food industry
18 November 2021 NewsWith food price inflation nudging consumers towards value shopping and businesses facing increased costs, highlighting fine food’s unique credentials has never been more important -
New Zealand trade deal ‘damaging’ for farmers
18 November 2021 ProducersWarning bells ring for farmers following UK post-Brexit trade deal with New Zealand -
5 minutes with Emma Heal, Lucky Saint
12 November 2021 ProducersSpeciality Food speaks to Emma Heal, managing director of Lucky Saint, to discover what inspires her about the food industry today -
Why concerns are growing over the new Trade and Agriculture Commission
11 November 2021 ProducersIndustry bodies say firmer commitments are needed to preserve the integrity of UK food standards -
Why farmers are calling for an end to centralised supply chains
08 November 2021 Farm ShopA survey of farmers has revealed that the vast majority want to supply farm shops and other independent retailers rather than supermarkets -
Artisan condiment maker awarded B Corp status
02 November 2021 AmbientWiltshire-based Tracklements has become one of a small but growing number of B Corp certified food and drink makers -
Budget reactions: business rates cut to boost indie retailers
28 October 2021 NewsChancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his Budget on Wednesday. Here’s how the food and farming industries reacted to the new measures -
Overcoming small business carbon offset anxiety
26 October 2021 SustainableAs co-founder of Blue Goose Eco Coffee, Lex Thornely knows the current Brexit-pandemic mix of challenges are enough to stop any business owner focussing on tasks that are not vital to the day-to-day running of their business – but kicking the carbon can down the road… -
How Brexit and Covid are impacting UK sustainability efforts
22 October 2021 BrexitBrexit and Covid have each transformed the food industry in their own way. But what impact are they having on the industry’s move towards a more sustainable future? -
Why preserving artisan food and farming is central to sustainability
22 October 2021 SustainableProtecting biodiversity by shining a light on near-extinct plant and animal species is not only good for sustainability, but it also promotes heritage and culinary identity, says Philippe Gombert, president and CEO of Relais & Châteaux
