Agriculture
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Why free-from foods matter
10 February 2025 AmbientClinical diagnosis of, and hospital admissions for, food allergy reactions are on the rise. How can retailers help shoppers navigate accommodating free-from diets? Speciality Food finds out -
An expert guide to buying spices
02 February 2025 AmbientIt’s time to give spices and seasonings the attention they deserve. Speciality Food speaks to industry insiders to discover how to source the best, and what’s trending with consumers -
Trend Watch: Beans
27 January 2025 AmbientThe ultimate nutritional powerhouse, beans are setting tills – and social media – alight -
A guide to buying Scottish food and drink
21 January 2025 AmbientScotland’s atmospheric landscapes are home to some of the world’s best produce deserving of celebration -
Taste Direct 2025: Sign up now to sample some of the UK’s best food and drink
05 January 2025 AmbientSpeciality Food’s annual Taste Direct is back this month with 10 new and exciting products for retail buyers to get their hands on -
28 food and drink trends to watch in 2025
01 January 2025 AmbientExperts and analysts from across the food and drink industry share the trends they think will resonate most with consumers over the next 12 months -
18 of the best books for delis and cheesemongers
21 November 2024 AmbientFrom guides for cheese, grazing boards, wine and condiments, to inspiration for filling the counter and serving sandwiches, Speciality Food selects just a few invaluable books for your shelves...and coffee tables -
The cheeses that I love: Rory Mellis
11 November 2024 Cheese & DairyThe director of IJ Mellis in Edinburgh shares his top 10 favourite cheeses -
44 types of charcuterie you need to know
15 October 2024 AmbientLearn more about charcuterie with Speciality Food’s in-depth guide -
Farmers call for short-term support to boost food security
16 May 2024 NewsThe government has revealed a new index and blueprint to measure and grow the UK’s fruit and vegetable sector and reinforce the country’s food security, but critics are calling for more support to help farms from going under -
Special Report: The future of British farming is under threat
15 November 2023 AgricultureAs a campaign is launched calling for fairer farming, those shops that grow their own, and contribute to the circular economy, have the opportunity to show what they’re made of -
3 stories demonstrating why the food industry must do more on sustainability
04 October 2023 SustainableWith food systems being responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, the industry plays an important role in reversing the tide on climate breakdown. But these news stories show the sector must do more
