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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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John Shepherd, Partridges: What to expect this Christmas
18 October 2021 ChristmasAfter saying goodbye to the Dog Days of summer, John Shepherd, MD of Partridges, weighs the pros and cons facing retailers ahead of Christmas 2021 -
How NI’s food sector is working towards a sustainable future
12 October 2021 SustainableFood and drink is a key industry in Northern Ireland, and sustainability efforts are making a real difference, says Michael Bell, executive director of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) -
Which drinks will sell well this season?
11 October 2021 ChristmasJen Baernreuther, commercial director at the Speciality Drinks Group, explores the latest trends on the drinks scene -
5 pairing ideas from… Daniel Williams, Godfrey C Williams & Son
06 October 2021 Cheese & DairyDaniel Williams, project manager at family-run Godfrey C Williams & Son based in Cheshire, shares his favourite cheese pairings -
Wine expert Olly Smith shares his Christmas tips
05 October 2021 ChristmasWhich wines should you stock for the crucial Christmas season? TV presenter and wine expert Olly Smith has the answers -
How Kaori Simpson of Harajuku Kitchen uses the best of Scotland’s larder
01 October 2021 Cafe & Food ServiceKaori Simpson, executive chef director at Harajuku Kitchen shares how she incorporates Scottish food and drink with Japanese cuisine -
Are we in a golden age for British cheese?
24 September 2021 Cheese & DairyOr is the artisan industry just getting started? James Grant of No2 Pound Street weighs in -
Mike Cherry, FSB: “Retailers are integral to our communities”
23 September 2021 RetailMike Cherry, national chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, tells Speciality Food why high street businesses are as critical to their local communities as they are to the UK economy -
Has Covid-19 worsened the risk of food fraud?
13 September 2021 RetailThe pandemic’s outbreak shone a light on transparency in the food supply chain. Mike Seed, sales and product manager at Elementar UK, explores the food fraud risk today -
Jane Milton, food consultant: “Why we should give back”
07 September 2021 RetailSmall businesses need not be reluctant to shout about how they give back to their communities, argues food consultant Jane Milton -
The value of collaboration for small businesses
03 September 2021 ProducersFor challenger brands, it's more important than ever to work together, says Andy Lawson, founder of BoroughBox -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “The highs and lows of speciality food retailing”
03 September 2021 RetailAs the Dog Days of Summer draw to a close, John Shepherd, MD of Partridges, reflects on a difficult trading period – and why he isn't losing hope
