Start Ups

‘Lockdown-preneurs’ are expected to create thousands of new jobs in the food and drink sector in the coming years

Small, rural businesses have shown their resilience during the pandemic, and there are opportunities ahead, writes Mike Cherry, national chair of the Federation of Small Businesses

Whether you're looking to get into cheesemongering or making, Andy Swinscoe, co-owner of The Courtyard Dairy, and Gemma Williams of The Little Cheesemonger, walk us through the early steps of setting up a cheese-related business

We chat with the founder of savoury snack specialist The Savourists about the best and worst parts of the job

The award will showcase innovative brands in the food and drink sector that launched during the Covid-19 pandemic

Pulling together, going the extra mile and proving that small is beautiful, fine food SMEs have played a blinder during the pandemic, discovers Anna Blewett

Small Business Britain predicts a fresh wave of female entrepreneurs will be hitting the market after the pandemic

Young people have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, but enterprising entrepreneurs have started up hundreds of new food businesses

Brand partnerships offer like-minded SMEs an opportunity to increase sales and pick up new, loyal customers. We discover how to master the art of collaboration

New food businesses set up during lockdown have sprung up in homes around the country – but there are risks that indies need to know about

Start-ups have responded to the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis with adaptations and innovation, showing the sector a taste of things to come