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International Women’s Day: Highlighting women in the food sector
08 March 2021 ProducersTo celebrate International Women’s Day, Speciality Food speaks to eight women about their experiences in the food and drink sector -
Pandemic diary of a deli owner
05 March 2021 CoronavirusHow are the UK's delis coping with Covid-19? Tracey Tannenbaum, chef and patron of Cold Bath Deli in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, tells Speciality Food the story of one retailer's journey through the pandemic -
How to target demand for natural food and drink
15 February 2021 MasterclassesWhy is demand for 'clean label' products growing, and what does it mean for the food and drink sector? Will Cowling, marketing manager at FMCG Gurus, explains what consumers are looking for, and how to capitalise on the desire for... -
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...
