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Food sales rose last month despite indies feeling the ‘January blues’
07 February 2023 NewsThe high street has reason to be hopeful as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with food sales on the rise -
Five trends for fine food retailers to focus on in 2023
06 February 2023 NewsFrom the industry-altering food movements to exotic ingredients, these are the trends that retailers can cash in on this year -
Farming industry finds government environmental targets ‘unachievable’
03 February 2023 SustainableThe National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has raised questions about the government’s proposed targets on water pollution, tree planting and rewilding -
Four of the biggest sustainability problems for the food sector in 2023
01 February 2023 SustainableWhat are the most important environmental challenges that the food sector is facing today, and how can businesses begin to tackle them? -
Scotland’s Speciality Show returned with a bang in 2023
01 February 2023 NewsBuyers and producers re-connected at Scotland’s only fine food and drink trade show after a challenging few years for the industry -
How the proposed deposit return scheme could impact independent retailers
31 January 2023 SustainableSet to be rolled out in 2025, a new scheme to incentivise recycling could put a strain on small businesses -
How independent retailers can help UK consumers manage food waste
30 January 2023 SustainableWith food waste a real problem for shoppers and retailers alike, we explore how indies can offer a solution -
Don’t miss out on your free samples via Taste Direct 2023
30 January 2023 NewsThis is your last chance to sign up for Taste Direct, your annual opportunity to try top-quality speciality food and drink for free -
ELMs reform falls short for farming and environmental groups
26 January 2023 SustainableEnvironmental groups argue the reforms to ELMs don’t go far enough to protect nature -
2022: Looking back at a year in fine food
25 January 2023 BrexitSpeciality Food reflects on how the food and drink sector adapted to political uncertainty, a cost-of-living crisis and post-Brexit recovery last year -
IFE launches Big Business Break for small brands in 2023
20 January 2023 NewsThe International Food and Drink Event (IFE), has launched IFE’s Big Business Break with Surya Foods, offering up to half a million pounds in business investment for brands looking for their big break -
Food and drink industry urged to quit virgin material use and embrace circularity
20 January 2023 SustainableNew research has revealed that the industry is too reliant on virgin materials and needs to shift to reuse
