Start-Ups
New businesses are shaping the world of food and drink now more than ever before. Innovative, forward-thinking and imaginative, start-ups play a big part in today's food industry. Read on for advice, insight and inspirational success stories
-
Nominate your groundbreaking, rising food and drink stars of 2024
19 April 2024 AwardsWho do you think deserves recognition this year as we shine a spotlight on some of food and drink’s most remarkable entrepreneurs? -
Meet the Great British Food Awards winners 2023
01 November 2023 AwardsGreat British Food has announced hundreds of winners across the UK, including its Grand Champion, and regional heroes -
Why small producers are driving innovation in new food products
11 August 2023 NewsSME food and drink manufacturers were responsible for 75% of all new products launched in 2022 in Europe -
Winners of the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2023 revealed
26 April 2023 NewsThe winners of 2023’s Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards have been crowned live at the show in Birmingham's NEC -
5 minutes with Damien Byrne, Hux
10 April 2023 Start-UpsDamien Byrne, founder of Hux, shares his inspiration, last supper, and the weirdest thing he's ever eaten with Speciality Food readers -
5 minutes with the founders of Grechka
28 February 2023 Start-UpsVasilisa, Daria, and Malika, the three founders of Grechka, share their favourite things about the food industry and their inspirations with Speciality Food -
The people behind five start-ups to watch in 2023
06 February 2023 Start-UpsThe fine food and drink industry has never been a more exciting place to be, with forward-thinking start-ups bringing something new to the table in 2023 -
5 minutes with Freya Twigden, Fix8
29 December 2022 Start-UpsFreya Twigden, founder of Fix8 Kombucha, shares her inspiration, last supper, and the weirdest thing she's ever eaten with Speciality Food readers -
Farm Shop & Deli Show launches their 2023 Retailer Awards
15 December 2022 NewsFarm Shop & Deli Show (taking place 24th -26th April 2023 at NEC, Birmingham) has re-launched its Retailer Awards, run in partnership with The Grocer -
5 minutes with Benjamin Blum-Boukobza, Yofi
14 December 2022 Start-UpsWe spoke to Benjamin Blum-Boukobza, founder of Yofi plant-based milk, about what inspires him, his favourite part of his job, and his motto -
Entries now open for Farm Shop & Deli Show Product Awards 2023
24 November 2022 NewsThe Farm Shop & Deli Show Product Awards return for a second year, with winners set to be announced in the lead-up to and at the show when it returns to the NEC, Birmingham next April -
5 minutes with Alicia & Jasmine, Wild Chai
10 November 2022 Start-UpsAlicia and Jasmine Kharod, co-founders of Wild Chai, share their favourite thing about their job, their motto and their last supper