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Exploring Northern Irish produce for fine food retail
04 May 2023 Meat & FishSpeciality Food uncovers what makes Northern Ireland a hotbed of food and drink innovation -
Farm shops set to benefit from further fruit and vegetable shortages
04 May 2023 NewsSupermarkets are touted to experience further shortages of certain fruit and vegetables while farm shops could see a boost -
Consumers want to eat more seasonally: how indies can help
17 April 2023 SustainableHere's why independent fine food retailers are in a good position to help consumers eat more seasonal produce this summer -
Meet ICR 2023’s expert maturers: Mons Cheesemongers
13 April 2023 Cheese & DairyLondon-based Mons Cheesemongers have won the title of Expert Maturers in Inspirational Cheese Retailers 2023 - find out why their story is so inspiring -
5 minutes with Damien Byrne, Hux
10 April 2023 Start-UpsDamien Byrne, founder of Hux, shares his inspiration, last supper, and the weirdest thing he's ever eaten with Speciality Food readers -
Cash boost for organic farming good news for fine food retailers
03 April 2023 SustainableFarmers who convert to organic will receive up to a third more cash than last year as the government increases support for nature-friendly farming -
How fine food retailers can help consumers eat more sustainably in 2023
30 March 2023 SustainableResearch reveals Brits want to eat more sustainable food, and indies are well-placed to help them do so -
The challenges and advantages of being a female founder in 2023
29 March 2023 NewsSpeciality Food speaks to four female founders proving that women can not only succeed in business but enrich the sector, too -
Farm shops and markets see increased demand with supermarket shelves empty
22 March 2023 NewsFarm shops and markets are experiencing a spike in demand as shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables cause empty shelves in some supermarkets -
NFU launches ambitious growth strategy for UK horticulture
21 March 2023 NewsAgainst the backdrop of empty shelves, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has launched a strategy to boost UK horticulture -
Spring Budget 2023: The industry reacts
16 March 2023 NewsChancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the annual Spring Budget yesterday, but the food and drink industry is feeling left out -
Three female founders to watch in fine food and drink
08 March 2023 NewsThis International Women’s Day, we speak to three women shaking up the industry to find out the benefits and challenges of being a female founder