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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Taste Direct 2026: Sign up now to sample some of the UK’s best food and drink
Speciality Food’s annual Taste Direct is back this month with 10 new and exciting products for retail buyers to get their hands on -
31 key food and drink trends for 2026
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What should everyone have in their store cupboard?
04 December 2025 Ambient
snacks
Our pick of the best crisps, nuts and snacks
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Taste Direct 2026: Sign up now to sample some of the UK’s best food and drink
Speciality Food’s annual Taste Direct is back this month with 10 new and exciting products for retail buyers to get their hands on
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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The cheeses that I love: Paul Donoughue, Green & Lovely
At Speciality Food, we adore hearing cheesemongers' favourite cheese picks from the counter. As part of our 'cheeses that I love' series, Green & Lovely founder Paul shares his top selection -
Taste Direct 2026: Sign up now to sample some of the UK’s best food and drink
Speciality Food’s annual Taste Direct is back this month with 10 new and exciting products for retail buyers to get their hands on -
Inspirational Cheese Retailers 2025: The Cheese Shop, Morpeth
Join us as we celebrate some of Britain's best cheese retailers - this week shining a light on The Cheese Shop in Morpeth
bakery & confectionery
Sweeten your sales with confectionery and baked goods
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Key trends in chocolate for 2026
Chocolate is no longer a straightforward treat – in 2026, consumers are demanding a lot more from retailers than ever before
drinks
Refresh your drinks offering with these soft and alcoholic options