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Is the Autumn Budget enough for Britain’s independent retailers?
03 November 2026 Food & DrinkBusiness rate relief and tariff cuts offer welcome support for independent retailers, but rising costs and squeezed margins continue to present challenges. Natasha Spencer explores responses to the Budget and what more is needed to support long-term growth. -
UK Autumn Budget 2026: What does it mean for independent food and drink retailers?
28 October 2026 NewsToday’s Autumn Budget announcement has a number of implications for businesses across the food and drink industry. Natasha Spencer takes a look at what Speciality Food readers need to know. -
Rules of loyalty: Why freebies, trust and personalisation matter
30 September 2026 AmbientAs loyalty programmes approach saturation, retailers are rethinking how to keep consumers engaged. -
Standing out as the multiples move In
28 September 2026 FinanceHow do you compete when the supermarket next door sells premium too? Charlotte Grainger spoke to destination independents around the UK to find out. -
A practical guide to importing in the fine food sector
20 April 2026 InternationalFine food retailers and producers are dealing with ever-changing rules and regulations when it comes to sourcing globally or sending their products abroad. In this guide, Speciality Food breaks down what you need to know about importing -
A practical guide to exporting in the fine food sector
13 April 2026 InternationalFine food retailers and producers are dealing with ever-changing rules and regulations when it comes to sourcing globally or sending their products abroad. In this guide, Speciality Food breaks down what you need to know about exporting -
DalterFood Group acquires French cheese distributor
17 March 2026 NewsThe Italian dairy company is strengthening its presence in the lucrative French market -
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
24 November 2025 FinanceAround 30% fewer independent businesses in the UK will participate in the annual sales push, says Bira -
‘The government needs to protect British farmers and food security’
24 November 2025 FinanceIndustry bodies and those working within farming share their thoughts and hopes ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget announcement this week -
Government urged to back £50 billion food manufacturing growth plan
21 November 2025 FinanceOrganisation says closer working could unlock its ambitious vision by 2035 -
Britain’s Best Delis: Laura’s Larder, Orpington
03 November 2025 FinanceIt’s important to follow your dreams says Laura Roberts, founder of Laura’s Larder -
What’s driving consumer behaviour in 2025?
25 October 2025 FinanceHead of consumer products at 4C Associates, Katy Gallagher, explores key developments in consumer behaviour that are shifting the strategies of food and beverage companies
