Food & Drink
From the latest drinks, snacks and confectionery to hit the market to cheese and charcuterie inspiration, here you'll find all you need to know about the products making waves in the fine food sector right now
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Italian food: What does the UNESCO heritage status mean?
Italian food has gained UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. Discover why Italian cuisine resonates globally, and key trends shaping premium food retail -
Italian food: What does the UNESCO heritage status mean?
24 February 2026 Ambient
snacks
Our pick of the best crisps, nuts and snacks
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A guide to selling the ‘swalty’ food trend
Move over, ‘swicy’, the flavour combination tickling consumers’ taste buds today is ‘swalty’. Speciality Food looks at where the trend is going next
meat & fish
Stocking ideas for your fish and butchery counters
cheese & dairy
The very best modern and classic cheeses for your shop
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22 of the best cheesemongers in the North of England
Our series exploring the best cheese shops in Britain turns to the North of England, an area bursting with small-scale, artisanal producers who are passionate about their craft -
The cheeses that I love: Lucie Nock
Lucie Nock, owner of The Cheese Society, shares her favourite cheeses -
6 of the best cheesemongers in the Midlands
Our series exploring the best cheese shops in Britain turns to the Midlands, home of Stilton cheese and passionate foodies -
The cheeses that I love: Lucie Nock
23 March 2026 Cheese & Dairy -
6 of the best cheesemongers in the Midlands
10 March 2026 Cheese & Dairy
bakery & confectionery
Sweeten your sales with confectionery and baked goods
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A guide to selling the ‘swalty’ food trend
Move over, ‘swicy’, the flavour combination tickling consumers’ taste buds today is ‘swalty’. Speciality Food looks at where the trend is going next
drinks
Refresh your drinks offering with these soft and alcoholic options