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• More than a great cup: Turning a counter into a destination

  02 October 2026 Ambient

  Opening a coffee counter can bring new customers through your door, but it might take more than a rich espresso to keep them there. We asked retailers and industry experts to share their secrets to success.

• Rules of loyalty: Why freebies, trust and personalisation matter

  30 September 2026 Ambient

  As loyalty programmes approach saturation, retailers are rethinking how to keep consumers engaged.

• British pasta: From Italian inspiration to a category in its own right

  25 September 2026 Agriculture

  With growing demand for provenance, craftsmanship and authentic flavour, UK producers are drawing on Italian traditions while developing a distinct British proposition.

• Fuelling a breakfast for champions

  23 September 2026 Ambient

  The modern consumer is craving a breakfast that will boost their energy levels for the day ahead. Here’s what to stock to set them up for success

• Comfort foods: The big pull during heatwaves

  17 September 2026 Ambient

  Despite soaring summer temperatures and a growing preference for lighter, chilled meals, data reveals a surprising surge in sales of traditional winter comfort food during recent heatwaves.

• Protein and dairy pack a punch

  25 August 2026 Ambient

  Both satisfying and healthful, dairy and protein-led snacks are a taste of the future

• Trendwatch: Eighties Throwback

  24 August 2026 Ambient

  From pop culture to plates, the 1980s are inspiring shoppers to look back

• How the fibre trend has changed in 2026

  12 August 2026 Ambient

  From ‘fibremaxxing’ to functional everyday foods, the way consumers shop for fibre has changed. Speciality Food finds out what you need to know

• There’s still time to nominate a Heritage Brand

  06 August 2026 Ambient

  The deadline to nominate a brand for inclusion in Speciality Food’s Heritage Brands has been extended until 14th August

• How 2026’s extreme heat is impacting British farmers and growers

  28 July 2026 Sustainable

  As yet another heatwave hits parts of the UK, Speciality Food finds out what this year's extreme weather means for farmers – and what support they need going forwards

• Organic, traceability, community: 6 food industry experts on where sustainability goes next

  01 April 2026 Sustainable

  We hear from industry insiders about developments in organic farming, agroecology, food provenance and collaboration in the UK’s food sector

• Meet the farming gamechangers: Sustainable Champions 2026 (part 1)

  16 March 2026 Sustainable

  We profile the businesses putting sustainability at the heart of their mission this year through regenerative farming practices and innovative renewable projects
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