Producers
News from around the producer sphere
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10 ways that small businesses hold the cards
15 March 2021 CoronavirusPulling together, going the extra mile and proving that small is beautiful, fine food SMEs have played a blinder during the pandemic, discovers Anna Blewett -
Will women-led start-ups power the UK’s post-Covid recovery?
15 March 2021 CoronavirusSmall Business Britain predicts a fresh wave of female entrepreneurs will be hitting the market after the pandemic -
How the food sector can bounce back from Covid-19 disruption
12 March 2021 CoronavirusThe pandemic brought new challenges for the food and drink industry, and while many adapted admirably, the easing of restrictions offers an opportunity to reflect on what’s next -
“Vital” US market in sight for indies after whisky tariff lifted
11 March 2021 DrinksThe US has temporarily suspended tariffs on Scotch whisky that have cost the industry more than half a billion pounds and made it “very difficult” for independents to gain a foothold in the US market -
Trade and Agriculture Commission report: ‘bold vision’ or ‘hollow’ promises?
09 March 2021 BrexitThe Trade and Agriculture Commission was set up to help protect British food standards in future trade deals. Its first report has provoked mixed responses from the industry -
International Women’s Day: Highlighting women in the food sector
08 March 2021 ProducersTo celebrate International Women’s Day, Speciality Food speaks to eight women about their experiences in the food and drink sector -
British food producers champion heritage post-Brexit
08 March 2021 BrexitNew campaigns highlighting the quality and provenance of Britain's food and drink offer opportunities to producers hit by Brexit and Covid-19 -
Speciality Food and Woolcool partner to unveil a brand new initiative
04 March 2021 RetailThe Great Stock Giveaway is a new initiative to bring the best products in the fine food industry directly to the shelves of indie retailers -
5 things buyers look for when scouting new stock
04 March 2021 ProducersWe speak to fine food buyers and retail experts to discover which products bring the wow-factor in 2021 -
Brexit and the fine food sector
02 March 2021 BrexitWe look into how new Brexit requirements are impacting Britain’s speciality food producers and retailers -
How to use brand collaboration to boost your food business
25 February 2021 Start-UpsBrand partnerships offer like-minded SMEs an opportunity to increase sales and pick up new, loyal customers. We discover how to master the art of collaboration -
4 drinks trends retailers need to know now
25 February 2021 DrinksSpeciality Food explores the biggest influences on today’s beverage marketplace, from the at-home drinking boom to the most exciting modern formats