Bakery & Confectionery

New flavours and classic treats: how to sell summer desserts now

11 June 2026 Bakery & Confectionery

Summer desserts have come a long way from the days of Mr Whippy and tubs of tri-striped Neapolitan. We speak to experts to find out what’s selling now

Trendwatch: Why ‘honest indulgence’ is so big right now

11 June 2026 Snacks

Treating yourself is no longer something to feel guilty about – so long as you’re tucking into quality

Sweet success: the role of fine confectionery in 2026, from feeding nostalgia to inspiring innovation

08 June 2026 Bakery & Confectionery

Europe’s rich, sugar-scented history has informed the confectionery industry in more ways than one

The rise of pizza cooking at home: a guide for retailers

04 June 2026 Meat & Fish

Consumers are foregoing takeaways for home-cooked pizzas, and fine food retailers are in a prime position to sell the whole experience

What the ‘real bread’ movement means for fine food retail

28 May 2026 Bakery & Confectionery

Are your customers searching for alternatives to ultra-processed foods? Here's why promoting ‘real bread’ could open new doors for your shop

How to sell summer food and drink in 2026

19 May 2026 Ambient

Consumers are still hungry for familiar flavours, and tradition with a splash of innovation is proving to be a heady mix for fine food shoppers

How to cash in on the nostalgia trend

14 April 2026 Ambient

Consumers are still hungry for familiar flavours, and tradition with a splash of innovation is proving to be a heady mix for fine food shoppers

A guide to selling the ‘swalty’ food trend

26 March 2026 Snacks

Move over, ‘swicy’, the flavour combination tickling consumers’ taste buds today is ‘swalty’. Speciality Food looks at where the trend is going next

Italian food: What does the UNESCO heritage status mean?

24 February 2026 Ambient

Italian food has gained UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. Discover why Italian cuisine resonates globally, and key trends shaping premium food retail

Celebrating Welsh Food & Drink 2026: Meet the producers (part two)

26 January 2026 Ambient

Discover some of Wales’ best bakers, condiment and preserve makers

Key trends in chocolate for 2026

26 January 2026 Bakery & Confectionery

Chocolate is no longer a straightforward treat – in 2026, consumers are demanding a lot more from retailers than ever before

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