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Pickles and preserves are an essential part of the festive table, bringing out the best in artisan cheese, charcuterie and cold cuts. Industry insiders share their tips for stocking in 2023

How and where is salt made in the UK, what makes it so special and what flavours are trending today? Speciality Food finds out

Discover why those humble jars on your shelves could be your secret weapon

We explore what consumers want from their sweet spreads in 2023, and how retailers can get creative to upsell them

Simon Warren, owner of The East Street Deli, talks us through his must-stock sweet and savoury biscuits

Athena Lee, marketing manager at ShelfNow, highlights three ways independent retailers can cater to customer demand with pasta, rice and cooking sauces

We speak to experts across the biscuit industry to find out how indies can upsell their savoury varieties in 2023

Rice, pasta and cooking sauces are storecupboard staples, but how can indies ensure they are future-proofing their stocks? We find out

Are you stocking the traditional staples customers need to craft classic Italian dishes?

Find out how to use and store seven types of cooking oil, so you can share top tips with your customers

From the classic drizzle of EVOO or balsamic vinegar to a multi-faceted sauce or marinade, independent retailers should get creative and think outside the box in the salad dressings sector this summer