Producers
News from around the producer sphere
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How Labour can ‘unlock’ growth in retail, food and farming
08 July 2024 NewsAs a new prime minister enters Downing Street, food and retail sector insiders share their thoughts on how the Labour government can make an impact on these critical industries -
Election 2024: Food, retail and farming sectors react to party manifestos
25 June 2024 NewsWith the general election around the corner, Speciality Food discovers what key industry insiders make of the parties’ promises so far -
Farmers call for short-term support to boost food security
16 May 2024 NewsThe government has revealed a new index and blueprint to measure and grow the UK’s fruit and vegetable sector and reinforce the country’s food security, but critics are calling for more support to help farms from going under -
Virtual Cheese Awards celebrate a British cheese renaissance as it opens entries to 2024 awards
11 March 2024 NewsThe UK’s only 100% online cheese awards, the Virtual Cheese Awards, which supports and celebrates the best of British cheese, has opened entries for its 2024 awards -
‘Don’t wait for permission’: Four women on finding success in the artisan food industry
08 March 2024 Cheese & DairyOn International Women's Day, Ellen Manning speaks to four women who own artisan food businesses about how they forged their paths to success and what more can be done to support women to join the industry -
Cottage Delight acquires Fosters Foods
15 February 2024 NewsAll ongoing orders for Fosters Foods will be managed by Cottage Delight -
What to know if you’re thinking about introducing own-brand products
31 January 2024 MasterclassesAre you considering selling products under your shop’s branding? Speciality Food finds out what you need to know -
How sustainable is vegan food?
25 January 2024 SustainableSpeciality Food takes a look at the real environmental impacts of meat versus plant-based food -
New reforms hope to boost UK wine production
01 November 2023 BrexitDefra says UK wine producers have been “held back by red tape” in the EU, and new reforms will help wineries, vineyards and traders innovate -
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
