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The fine food industry is full of inspiring professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise under their sleeves – find out what makes them tick and discover their take on the ever-changing market right here
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5 minutes with Axel Katalan, founder of Julienne Bruno
22 June 2023 Plant BasedAxel Katalan, founder of artisan plant-based cheese brand Julienne Bruno, shares his passions, inspirations and the weirdest thing he's ever eaten with Speciality Food -
Meet ICR 2023’s Local Hero: Norfolk Deli
16 June 2023 Cheese & DairyHunstanton's Norfolk Deli has won the title of 'Local Hero' in 2023's edition of Inspirational Cheese Retailer - find out why -
Management 101: Leading with confidence
16 June 2023 MasterclassesPolly Robinson, leadership training and development coach for managers and business owners, explains the importance of having confidence in yourself and celebrating the small wins -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “Coronation Street”
16 June 2023 OpinionJohn Shepherd, managing director at Partridges, discusses the success of the King's coronation and how special events can boost fine food retailers -
James Grant, No2 Pound Street: “Be unique – you are brilliant!”
12 June 2023 Cheese & DairyJames Grant, owner of No2 Pound Street in Aylesbury, shares the story of how his business has evolved and how to deal with copycats -
Meet ICR 2023’s customer champion: The CheeseWorks
08 June 2023 Cheese & DairyCheltenham's The CheeseWorks has won the title of 'Customer Champion' in Inspirational Cheese Retailers 2023 - find out why -
5 minutes with Marietta Hickman, Cheeky Nibble
05 June 2023 Plant BasedMarietta Hickman, founder of Cheeky Nibble, shares her inspiration, last supper, and the weirdest thing she's ever eaten with Speciality Food readers -
Stefano Cuomo, Macknade: “A few musings”
31 May 2023 OpinionStefano Cuomo, CEO of Macknade, shares his thoughts on the rise of AI and how it could impact fine food retail -
5 cheese pairing ideas with Simon Warren, The East Street Deli
30 May 2023 Cheese & DairySimon Warren, owner of The East Street Deli, shares what's on his dream cheeseboard, and some top pairing ideas with Speciality Food readers -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “The 15 minute deli”
25 May 2023 OpinionJohn Shepherd, managing director at Partridges, explores the idea of the 15 Minute City and how speciality food shops fit into this -
Lawrence Barnett, Wonderland Design: “Change before you have to”
11 May 2023 PackagingLaurence Barnett, managing director at Wonderland Design, discusses the importance of keeping up to date with your designs -
Matt Whelan, Fieldfare: “Unlocking frozen opportunities”
09 May 2023 OpinionMatt Whelan, managing director at Fieldfare, shares why fine food retailers should consider expanding their frozen ranges in 2023
