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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 -
Long Clawson’s Stilton wins Supreme Champion at ICDA 2024
03 July 2024 NewsThe ‘Oscars of the cheese industry’ awarded the Leicestershire-based producer’s Blue Stilton as its top pick in this year’s awards -
Ways for food retailers to reduce waste
03 July 2024 SustainableIndependent retailers can lead the charge on slashing single-use plastics and reducing the amount of food waste being sent to landfill – here’s how -
Organic Farmers & Growers calls out for industry change
25 June 2024 SustainableThe organisation has revealed its manifesto for 2024, with four key areas it would like policymakers and government to act on -
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 -
Food industry warns ‘resilience isn’t a given’ as inflation falls
19 June 2024 NewsThe rate of inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost three years – but food and retail sectors aren’t out of the woods yet, industry groups say -
How the industry reacted to the latest Deposit Return Scheme delay
22 May 2024 SustainableThe food and drink industry has voiced its concern over the inconsistent approach between the four nations' Deposit Return Scheme plans after the scheme was delayed again -
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 -
Specialty Food Europe joins Free From Food Show in Amsterdam
13 May 2024 NewsThe trade event will take place 5-6th November 2024 at the RAI Exhibition and Conference Centre and open new avenues for collaboration between the fine food and free-from sectors -
How can technology help beat shoplifters?
08 May 2024 NewsRetail crime continues to plague British retailers. What reforms are being made, and what innovative solutions are available to provide support? -
Border checks and labelling rules threaten EU fine food trade
01 May 2024 BrexitPost-Brexit border checks are set to prove costly for fine food retailers and risk limiting access to artisanal European food, insiders warn, while labelling requirements could lead to more barriers to trade -
Henry Dimbleby on the future of food in the UK
02 April 2024 SustainableAs we continue to delve into the world of sustainability at Speciality Food, we speak to Henry Dimbleby MBE on the state of British farming, food security, public health and more
