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What will happen to Cornish pasties post-Brexit?
08 November 2018 BrexitCan a Cornish pasty originate from anywhere other than Cornwall? Well, not at the moment, due to the operation of EU regulations within the UK. But will this change following Brexit? Tom Broster, associate at Briffa Legal, fills us in -
Bodnant Welsh Food Centre owners seek buyer to “help secure the future of the business”
06 November 2018 NewsDespite winning numerous awards and welcoming millions of visitors through its doors, the current owners of the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre in Conwy are looking for a buyer in order to save the business -
Businesses too focused on hyper-local, reports survey
02 November 2018 NewsA recent survey carried out by Kreston Reeves has reported that the majority of the revenue of private British businesses is generated in their immediate geographic location, a potential concern during a period where international aspirations could hold the key to stability post-Brexit -
Confidence of food and drink brands falls
02 November 2018 NewsThe Food and Drink Federation has released its latest business confidence survey, which has revealed some of the biggest worries facing companies within the industry -
Further relief for Errington Cheese
02 November 2018 NewsA legal dispute between Scottish cheesemaker Errington Cheese and South Lanarkshire Council has come to an end, with Errington Cheese winning back the four batches of cheese which were confiscated in 2016 by the local authority -
Budget 2018: industry reacts
30 October 2018 NewsChancellor Philip Hammond has made his Budget statement – the final announcement before Brexit comes into effect – elements of which may come as a relief to high streets, entrepreneurs and rural businesses -
Southern producers invited to showcase products
29 October 2018 NewsOn Tuesday 22nd January 2019, the eleventh edition of the annual Local Produce Show will take place at Southampton Football Club – and food and drink businesses are being invited to attend -
Errington Cheese reopens its doors
19 October 2018 NewsHaving won its lengthy legal battle with South Lanarkshire Council, cheesemaker Errington Cheese is to welcome members of the public to its farm on Great British Cheese Day (this Sunday, October 21st) to taste the first batch of Dunsyre Blue – made with organic raw milk… -
Industry leaders launch local food and drink fund
18 October 2018 NewsSuffolk Community Foundation, one of 46 located across the UK with the aim of supporting a range of philanthropic and charitable causes, has joined forces with local food and drink leaders to launch the Food & Drink Fund: an endeavour focused on aiding the county's most… -
Food Matters Live Awards 2018: finalists announced
18 October 2018 NewsThe second year of the Food Matters Live Awards saw an array of businesses showcase innovative product development, ground-breaking science and technology, and sustainable practices that can have a far-reaching impact -
Meet the winners of the New Producer Awards 2018
16 October 2018 NewsFrom spirit-makers to vegan and mission-driven champions - these start-ups wowed the judges at this year's event -
Editor of Speciality Food shortlisted for the British Small Business Awards 2018
15 October 2018 NewsHolly Shackleton, editor of Speciality Food, has been shortlisted for the Small Business Advocate of the Year Award
