How To’s
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Three-time Affineur of the Year winner shares top tips
14 July 2026 Cheese & DairyPerry 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 -
How to maximise your outdoor space as a food retailer
13 July 2026 Farm ShopFrom curated courtyards to 15,000-acre destinations, outdoor spaces are reshaping independent retail and provide ample opportunities to drive footfall, increase revenue and build brand trust, says Kayleigh Rattle -
Why hosting events is a key strategy for building customer loyalty and trust
09 July 2026 DelicatessenWith customers hungry for experiences and connection, events are becoming a powerful tool for both physical and online retailers says Kayleigh Rattle -
Build the ultimate cheese counter: here’s how
09 July 2026 Cheese & DairyA hardworking counter is efficient, attractive and highly functional. Here’s how to create your own -
How to build a community with your food shop
18 June 2026 DelicatessenCreating a network of loyal customers can boost your business – but taking time to foster a community of local businesses, suppliers and charities, as well as shoppers, means everybody wins -
How catering to the whole family can boost your business
02 June 2026 DelicatessenIndies play a valuable role in providing healthy, convenient food that shoppers of all ages can all enjoy -
11 ways to support staff’s mental health (and your own)
12 May 2026 DelicatessenSuffering from stress or burnout? For Mental Health Awareness Week, Speciality Food hears from experts how to look after your staff’s – and your own – mental health -
Tips for communicating your cheese knowledge
07 May 2026 Cheese & DairySharing your cheese expertise can be trickier than you’d think – here’s how you can get the balance right for optimum customer service and sales -
Why getting started with affinage is easier than you think
27 April 2026 Cheese & DairyAgeing cheese may seem a luxury skill to add to your offering, but it’s surprisingly simple to get started -
How to become a destination retailer
20 March 2026 DelicatessenEllen Manning finds that consistency, community and a strong USP are a surefire recipe for success
