We’re heralding the start of the new year with an issue bursting at the seams with delicious inspiration. Whether you’re on the lookout for new trends to inspire your stocking decisions for the year ahead or expert advice to help guide your ‘new year, new look’ shop revamp, we’ve got you covered. We also explore what’s new in the chocolate sector, gather tips from the top to give your cheese pairing sales a boost, and head to the hills to find out why the Scottish food and drink sector is ripe for exploration. All that plus news, views and the hottest new products to hit the market.
For such an integral part of the business of running a retail establishment, getting hold of the best stock – that will sell well, hit trends as well as popular classics, and whet the appetites of your customers – isn't as easy as it may first appear. Stock Check 2025 is here to help. As well as highlighting the tastiest new products hitting the fine food and drink market right now, it highlights the best items in a wide range of easy-to-navigate categories – from cheese to confectionery and snacks to storecupboard must-haves – to make it easier than ever to make the right stocking decisions for your shop.