Producers
News from around the producer sphere
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Retailers encouraged to use ‘Genuine Cornish Pasty’ trademark
07 July 2018 NewsThe Cornish Pasty Association (CPA), the producer group that fought for eight years to gain official recognition for genuine Cornish pasties, has created a new scheme for retailers which wish to sell the foodstuff but do not make their own -
FoodTalk Awards 2018 winners announced
22 June 2018 NewsJudges for The FoodTalk Awards 2018 have revealed its gold and silver medalists -
“Don’t get carried away with just the love of making something”
21 June 2018 NewsWith artisan producers and farm shops getting the spotlight in the BBC's Top Of The Shop programme, we caught up with the show's presenter, Tom Kerridge, about his experience with start-ups and indie retail -
10 start-ups to watch
16 June 2018 NewsTara Sundramoorthi, co-founder of Bread & Jam and founder of Hotcakes, highlights the new brands you need to know -
Meet the food and drink start-ups on a mission
11 June 2018 NewsEllen Manning explores the new breed of food and drink entrepreneurs: socially conscious, environmentally aware and determined to make a difference -
Fife Council throws weight behind Scottish start-up hub
06 June 2018 NewsFife-based new food and drink innovation hub, Bowhouse, has unveiled an expanded portfolio of makers based at its St Monans site, alongside new funding to support start-up food and drinks businesses -
Cotswold Fayre launches heritage-inspired range
03 May 2018 NewsFine food distributor Cotswold Fayre is launching a new heritage-inspired range of products under the brand Ministers of Taste, for retailers looking for traditional food gifts with a modern twist -
Product Finder is your new fine food discovery tool
02 May 2018 NewsLaunched this week, Product Finder presents retailers with the biggest collection of independent and artisan products available to the fine food industry -
The Ethical Dairy launches with four cheeses
27 April 2018 NewsA new Scottish dairy and cheesemaker has launched with an ethos of keeping cows and their calves together – a rarity in dairy farming today, say the owners. -
Artisan producers compete to be stocked in farm shop in Tom Kerridge’s new BBC series
24 April 2018 NewsOver eight hour-long episodes, contestants are pitted against on another in rounds that cover preserves, pickles and spreads, sweets, drinks, baked goods, sauces, cheese and meat, with winners meeting in the final -
Online marketplace promoting Welsh produce launches
24 April 2018 NewsDiscover Delicious connects independent food and drink producers in Wales with a UK-wide customer base -
CHEF TALK: Ken Hom
09 April 2018 RetailStocking a range of Asian-inspired foods is a great way to spice up your customers' zest for adventurous flavours. We speak to renowned chef, Ken Hom, to find out more
