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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 Amy Moring, Hunter & Gather
11 February 2021 Start UpsWe quiz the co-founder of natural food brand Hunter & Gather about her career in the food and drink industry -
Martin McTague, FSB: “Championing changes in business”
10 February 2021 RetailSmall businesses are facing incredible pressure, says Martin McTague, FSB national vice chair for policy and advocacy, writing exclusively for Speciality Food, and it's time their hard work was recognised -
How local suppliers light up Somerset’s fine food scene
09 February 2021 Food & DrinkAlasdair Clifford, head chef of The Barrington Boar, tells Speciality Food about sourcing local food and drink in "the Champagne region of cider country" -
Darren Henaghan, Borough Market: “Weathering the Brexit storm”
02 February 2021 BrexitCould Brexit red tape cause fine European foods to become inaccessible in the UK? Darren Henaghan, managing director of London’s iconic Borough Market, examines the impact of Britain's EU exit on the speciality food sector -
John Shepherd, Partridges: “2020 forced us back to basics”
20 January 2021 CoronavirusHow did one of London’s most iconic retail establishments fare over the pandemic? John Shepherd, MD of Partridges, lets Speciality Food in on the details -
Boost your eco credentials with sustainable labels – here’s how
11 January 2021 PackagingKevin Frydryk, regional vice president of sales and marketing for Resource Label Group, reveals the quick steps brands can take to improve their sustainable packaging -
Minette Batters, NFU: “British farmers are ready to play their part”
08 January 2021 IndustryIn an exclusive column for Speciality Food, NFU president Minette Batters writes that Britain's farmers and growers are prepared to tackle the challenges that lie ahead – and make the most of new opportunities. By backing British farming, she writes, we can all be part of… -
Mike Cherry, FSB: “Driving forward the green agenda”
07 January 2021 RetailIn order for the UK to achieve its net zero goal, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) national chair, Mike Cherry argues that the Government must give small businesses a fair chance to adapt, thrive and grow in a low-carbon economy -
From farm to fork – would you accredit it?
22 December 2020 IndustryMarta Vaquero, accreditation specialist (Food and Farm Certification) from UKAS, celebrates the body’s quarter century and speculates on what the future of accreditation might hold -
How does the rest of the world deal with food waste?
21 December 2020 IndustryWhat lessons can the UK’s food waste movement learn from abroad? Shannon Bergstrom, sustainability operations manager at RTS, a tech-driven waste and recycling management company, investigates -
Joe Fox, Townsend restaurant: “Local businesses have become a lifeline”
18 December 2020 RetailJoe Fox, head chef of Townsend restaurant in Whitechapel Gallery, gives us insight into his best-loved independent shops and restaurants -
Peri Eagleton, Seggiano: “Italian food culture is constantly innovating”
15 December 2020 Food & DrinkItaly’s cuisine is a global sensation. Peri Eagleton, co-founder of Seggiano, explores the history behind the country’s rich culinary traditions
