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Condiments and table sauces are a staple for any good retailer. To maximise profits, shops must find the right mix between tried and tested favourites and modern concoctions

Stuart Macdonald, founder of peanut butter brand ManiLife, on finding fans, becoming a peanut butter nerd and eating a pig's ear

From toast-toppers to versatile, storecupboard stalwarts, Speciality Food investigates how fine food retailers can find sweet success with jams and spreads

What products are flying off the shelves for Italian specialists?

With staycations and garden gatherings ready to take Brits by storm this summer, we look into the food products that are set to fly off the shelves

Will 2021 see an extension of the new shopping habits that emerged in 2020? What new products should retailers look out for? We find out from the experts

Sprinkle on the profits with a well-chosen array of seasonings, says Sally-Jayne Wright

Home cooking is poised to remain as a stand-in for far-flung travel this summer. Authentic store cupboard staples, such as pasta and cooking sauces, provide a convenient and versatile answer

We quiz Rachel Kettlewell, founder of reduced sugar jam brand Fearne & Rosie, with our food industry questions

Options abound, but how can independents set themselves apart from the mainstream when it comes to oils, dressings and vinegars?

Convenient, gourmet, eco-friendly – tins are not just for food banks, says Sally-Jayne Wright