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
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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 -
Artisan chocolatier scoops top honour in The Great British Food Awards 2022
28 October 2022 NewsThe winners have been revealed for this year’s Great British Food Awards, and the Grand Champion 2022 title has been presented to an artisan chocolatier from Winchester, Hampshire -
5 minutes with Kate Salter, Pink Salt Shed
20 October 2022 Start-UpsKate Salter, founder of Pink Salt Shed, shares her mottos, inspirations and last supper with Speciality Food readers