Producers
News from around the producer sphere
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5 minutes with Sam Jeveons, Nusa Caña
22 August 2022 Start-UpsSam Jeveons, co-founder of Nusa Caña Indonesian Rum, reveals his inspirations, motto, and the weirdest thing he's ever eaten to Speciality Food readers -
Cheese Report 2022: Sustainability and dairy-free
19 August 2022 Cheese & DairyAs consumers seek out sustainability in their food, cheesemongers are being mindful of their carbon footprint, food waste and providing dairy-free options -
British agriculture industry suffers mass food waste due to labour shortages
17 August 2022 NewsA new survey from the National Farmers Union (NFU) revealed that £22 million worth of fruit and vegetables has been wasted directly because of workforce shortages in the first half of 2022 alone -
The role of technology in fine food retail
11 August 2022 DelicatessenA carefully balanced blend of tradition and innovation is key to retail success in 2022, finds Ellen Manning -
How to send out Christmas stock safely and sustainably
09 August 2022 ChristmasWith sustainability a growing concern amongst consumers, we examine how producers can send out their stock in an eco-friendly way this Christmas -
Farming industry calls on prospective PM candidates to champion British agriculture
02 August 2022 BrexitCharity and trade groups within the farming industry are looking closely at the two remaining PM candidates to assess their support for revitalising British farming -
How Britain’s chefs are cashing in on localism and seasonality
25 July 2022 Food & DrinkPromoting local and seasonal produce is a key part of indie success. We take a look at five chefs from around the UK who do just that -
New report shows UK has ‘untapped potential’ for geographically protected foods
21 July 2022 BrexitGeographically protected food and drink provide national pride and help to support local producers, so should the UK be focusing on this key way to boost British produce? -
Victoria Prentis: “As a nation, we must consume more of our local produce”
21 July 2022 ProducersMinister Victoria Prentis, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, explains the value of protected food names -
Farming industry calls for government to realise the importance of soil health
21 July 2022 AgricultureA new report from the National Farmers Union (NFU) demonstrates that soil health is a crucial factor in meeting net zero targets by 2040 -
5 minutes with Nati Azar, Airsnax
18 July 2022 Start-UpsNati Azar, founder and managing director of Airsnax, reveals his life motto, last supper and the weirdest thing he's ever eaten -
UK food exports drop by 19% post-Brexit, but show signs of recovery
18 July 2022 BrexitAfter Brexit caused havoc with delays and new checks at the British border, exports have dropped by £2.4billion in the 15 months after leaving the EU, but trade is starting to recover