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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 -
5 pitfalls to avoid with online marketing
11 December 2020 BusinessNew to digital marketing? Mallika Basu, food communications consultant and co-founder of SIZL Spices explains how independents can be sure they’re making the most of their online channels -
Darren Henaghan, Borough Market: “The simple joy of sharing good food and drink”
30 November 2020 Christmas"Have no doubt, Christmas this year is going to be a bit weird," says Darren Henaghan of Borough Market in his latest exclusive column for Speciality Food -
The power of social responsibility
28 October 2020 NewsIan Hills, founder of Purple Pilchard, celebrates the SMEs maximising their social responsibility for good -
Christmas at Partridges: Take a look behind the scenes
08 October 2020 ChristmasJohn Shepherd, MD of Partridges, offers Speciality Food an exclusive look behind the scenes during the key festive season -
Viewpoint: Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation
05 October 2020 NewsAs the head of Enterprise Nation, Emma Jones has a unique understanding of Covid’s impact on the UK’s SME ecosystem
