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Don’t miss out on your free samples via Taste Direct 2023
30 January 2023 NewsThis is your last chance to sign up for Taste Direct, your annual opportunity to try top-quality speciality food and drink for free -
ELMs reform falls short for farming and environmental groups
26 January 2023 SustainableEnvironmental groups argue the reforms to ELMs don’t go far enough to protect nature -
The future of free-from in indie retail
26 January 2023 Plant BasedFar from being a passing trend, free-from diets are rising in popularity and indie retailers have an opportunity to stand out from the crowd -
5 Scottish cheeses to stock in 2023
26 January 2023 Cheese & DairyRory Mellis, director at I.J. Mellis in Edinburgh, highlights five artisan Scottish cheeses that fine food retailers should consider stocking. -
2022: Looking back at a year in fine food
25 January 2023 BrexitSpeciality Food reflects on how the food and drink sector adapted to political uncertainty, a cost-of-living crisis and post-Brexit recovery last year -
Stefano Cuomo, Macknade: “Community commerce”
25 January 2023 DelicatessenStefano Cuomo, CEO of Macknade, discusses fine food retail's role within the community and sets out his mantra for 2023 -
How regenerative agriculture benefits the fine food industry
24 January 2023 AgricultureRegenerative farming is having a moment, but the virtuous circle set in motion could have long-term gains for you, your community, and our planet. Anna Blewett investigates -
Exploring the Scottish opportunity
23 January 2023 Food & DrinkWith Burns Night fast approaching, we take a look at Scottish food and drink, a jewel in the country’s crown, and examine how it is perfectly tailored to speciality retail -
IFE launches Big Business Break for small brands in 2023
20 January 2023 NewsThe International Food and Drink Event (IFE), has launched IFE’s Big Business Break with Surya Foods, offering up to half a million pounds in business investment for brands looking for their big break -
Food and drink industry urged to quit virgin material use and embrace circularity
20 January 2023 SustainableNew research has revealed that the industry is too reliant on virgin materials and needs to shift to reuse -
How to stock free-from with Philip Linardos, ShelfNow
19 January 2023 Plant BasedPhilip Linardos, CEO of ShelfNow, discusses what buyers are stocking up on in the free-from sector -
How retailers can beat the January blues
18 January 2023 DelicatessenUK retailers are bracing themselves for a difficult few months as the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact consumers’ spending. David Brown, founder of social enterprise, Hi Group, explains how financing payroll can boost business confidence