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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5 trends in preserves - and what to stock for each
With some clever curation, your preserves range can satisfy every type of customer – from those seeking excitement from around the world to the ones after a comforting taste of tradition -
How to sell the Great British Biscuit
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snacks
Our pick of the best crisps, nuts and snacks
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Trendwatch: Why ‘honest indulgence’ is so big right now
Treating yourself is no longer something to feel guilty about – so long as you’re tucking into quality
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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Three-time Affineur of the Year winner shares top tips
Perry Wakeman, CEO and chief of cheese at Rennet & Rind, and three-time winner of the Affineur of the Year accolade, shares his cheese care and affinage expertise -
Build the ultimate cheese counter: here’s how
A hardworking counter is efficient, attractive and highly functional. Here’s how to create your own -
From farm shops to cheese counters: how to create an experience
Selling fine food is about so much more than transactions; it’s an opportunity to welcome people into the wonderful world of artisan food and drink
bakery & confectionery
Sweeten your sales with confectionery and baked goods
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How to sell the Great British Biscuit
Sweet and savoury biscuits are proving themselves to be indispensable in the fine food sector thanks to their canny combination of flavour, versatility and story
drinks
Refresh your drinks offering with these soft and alcoholic options