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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 -
Trend watch: Fine vegan cheese
18 January 2023 Cheese & DairyFour years after Trend Watch visited the UK’s first non-dairy cheesemonger, Sally-Jayne Wright takes stock -
How to promote sales on Burns Night with Rory Mellis, I.J. Mellis
17 January 2023 NewsNot sure how to do Burns Night right at your independent store? Rory Mellis, director of I.J. Mellis, shares his top tips -
How and why consumers are drinking mindfully in 2023
17 January 2023 DrinksWith consumers actively drinking more mindfully in 2023, low alcohol and adult soft drinks are big business, especially in speciality retail -
What’s new in chocolate for 2023
12 January 2023 SnacksIt’s not for nothing that chocolate is so well-loved in the UK. We explore what’s to come for this core category in 2023 -
Scotland’s Speciality Food Show sees flurry of last-minute exhibitors
12 January 2023 NewsOn 22nd January, Scotland’s Speciality Food Show will open its doors at the SEC, Glasgow – and the exhibitor list has some exciting new additions to share -
Carron Lodge acquires artisan cheese brand Singleton’s to save it from administration
12 January 2023 NewsCarron Lodge have successfully acquired the Singletons premises in Longridge, as well as the majority of its brands including the popular Grandma Singleton’s brand -
Government changes to ELMs could be “too little too late” for farmers
12 January 2023 SustainableChanges have been announced to the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs), but farmers feel it isn’t enough to help the struggling industry -
Give your shelves a refresh this year with Italian cuisine
11 January 2023 AmbientStart 2023 with a bang and cash in on the new year’s health kick by stocking your shelves with Mediterranean delicacies -
5 cheese pairing ideas with Vaik Lucas, The CheeseWorks
09 January 2023 Cheese & DairyVaik Lucas, general manager at The CheeseWorks in Cheltenham, shares what's on his dream cheeseboard with Speciality Food readers