Producers
News from around the producer sphere
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The challenges and advantages of being a female founder in 2023
29 March 2023 NewsSpeciality Food speaks to four female founders proving that women can not only succeed in business but enrich the sector, too -
Farm shops and markets see increased demand with supermarket shelves empty
22 March 2023 NewsFarm shops and markets are experiencing a spike in demand as shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables cause empty shelves in some supermarkets -
NFU launches ambitious growth strategy for UK horticulture
21 March 2023 NewsAgainst the backdrop of empty shelves, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has launched a strategy to boost UK horticulture -
Spring Budget 2023: The industry reacts
16 March 2023 NewsChancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the annual Spring Budget yesterday, but the food and drink industry is feeling left out -
Three female founders to watch in fine food and drink
08 March 2023 NewsThis International Women’s Day, we speak to three women shaking up the industry to find out the benefits and challenges of being a female founder -
Food and drink industry relieved by Northern Ireland Protocol agreement
02 March 2023 BrexitThis week, prime minister Rishi Sunak has agreed a deal with Northern Ireland to relax some Brexit rules and relieve some red tape for exporters -
5 minutes with the founders of Grechka
28 February 2023 Start-UpsVasilisa, Daria, and Malika, the three founders of Grechka, share their favourite things about the food industry and their inspirations with Speciality Food -
Floortje Hoette: “Our sector is extremely resilient, creative, and innovative”
09 February 2023 DelicatessenThe chief executive of Produced in Kent, Floortje Hoette, shares insight into the current situation facing many producers across the UK -
The people behind five start-ups to watch in 2023
06 February 2023 Start-UpsThe fine food and drink industry has never been a more exciting place to be, with forward-thinking start-ups bringing something new to the table in 2023 -
All eggs to be labelled ‘barn-reared’ as 16-week grace period ends for poultry farmers
02 February 2023 AgricultureAs of 1st February, eggs originating from free-range flocks in the East of England (Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex) will need to be labelled as barn eggs, Defra has declared -
Four of the biggest sustainability problems for the food sector in 2023
01 February 2023 SustainableWhat are the most important environmental challenges that the food sector is facing today, and how can businesses begin to tackle them? -
How independent retailers can help UK consumers manage food waste
30 January 2023 SustainableWith food waste a real problem for shoppers and retailers alike, we explore how indies can offer a solution
