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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Golden opportunities
09 April 2019 NewsHiromi Stone, the founder of Kinomi Nuts, runs her business on the Japanese principle of Kodawari, “the uncompromising and relentless pursuit of perfection” -
Choosing the right funding for your business
05 April 2019 NewsWhether it’s kickstarting your own venture or taking the existing project ahead, businesses often require funding for growth. Rob Straathof, chief executive officer at Liberis, shares the options -
Bullion Dollar Baby
02 April 2019 News25-year-old Max Scotford, founder of Bullion Chocolate, has not had any time to look back since being named Supreme Champion of the 2018 New Producer Awards -
What is crowdfunding - and how can it help your business?
07 March 2019 Start-UpsCrowdfunding has taken off in a big way since the term was first coined in 2006, and there are now a growing number of sites such as Kickstarter, Crowdfunder, CrowdCube, Seedrs and Indiegogo offering an alternative avenue for start-ups to get off the ground or for… -
5 ways to attract retail distribution
05 February 2019 Start-UpsMeenesh Mistry, founder of healthy cookie brand Wholey Moly, shares his tips -
How to become your own PR pro
09 January 2019 Start-UpsCharlotte Moore is founder of The Smoothie Bar – a monthly membership club that teaches foodie start-ups how to do their own responsive PR in 10 mins a day -
Meet Max Scotford: the New Producer Awards 2018 Supreme Champion
15 November 2018 NewsAs the founder of Bullion Chocolate, Max Scotford is deeply passionate about single-origin chocolate made from bean-to-bar practices -
How to make your brand stand out at a Christmas market this festive season
02 November 2018 Start-UpsAndrew Dark is the director and co-owner at printwear and branding specialist Custom Planet. Here, he discusses how you can differentiate your business to make sure it stands out at a Christmas market -
Meet the winners of the New Producer Awards 2018
16 October 2018 NewsFrom spirit-makers to vegan and mission-driven champions - these start-ups wowed the judges at this year's event -
Editor of Speciality Food shortlisted for the British Small Business Awards 2018
15 October 2018 NewsHolly Shackleton, editor of Speciality Food, has been shortlisted for the Small Business Advocate of the Year Award -
Bean-to-bar chocolate maker named Supreme Champion of New Producer Awards 2018
05 October 2018 NewsAfter eight presentations from category winners at Bread and Jam Fest, a panel of judges selected Bullion Chocolate as the overall winner for the 2018 New Producer Awards -
Launching a new food or drink brand
28 September 2018 Start-UpsRichard Horwell, MD of Brand Relations, shares his advice on getting to market
