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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? -
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 -
UK retail sector second-most in need of staff, research reveals
13 July 2022 NewsAs the cost-of-living crisis bites, retailers are desperately in need of skilled staff to keep businesses going in the build-up to Christmas -
Shoppers are buying less food as inflation rises
12 July 2022 NewsNearly half of UK adults are buying less food as the cost-of-living crisis puts pressure on household spending across the country -
Boris Johnson resigns as prime minister: the food industry reacts
08 July 2022 NewsAs Boris steps down from the top job, Speciality Food reports on what this means for independent retailers -
How beef and lamb could become the backbone of regenerative farming in the UK
07 July 2022 SustainableA new report from the Sustainable Food Trust suggests that beef and lamb can still form part of a sustainable diet as we move towards more regenerative farming -
New high street revival plans to rescue UK retail fall short for indies
06 July 2022 NewsWith the cost-of-living crisis spelling trouble for the already struggling high street, urgent action is needed to restore footfall -
Long Clawson takes the crown at ICDA 2022
04 July 2022 NewsThe cheese industry descended on Bingley Hall at Staffordshire County Showground on the 30th of June for the return of the International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA) 2022 -
How a cut to biofuel production could help to ease the cost-of-living crisis
01 July 2022 SustainableBoris Johnson has proposed a temporary pause on biofuel production to grow more food for human consumption in an effort to drive down food inflation at the G7 conference. Will it help retailers to provide British food at a more affordable price? -
Should the UK government be taxing products high in salt to improve the nation’s health?
29 June 2022 NewsCalls for ministers to introduce a levy on high-salt foods from health charities have been ignored, putting Britain’s health at risk according to experts -
The winners of the Great Stock Giveaway 2022 revealed
27 June 2022 NewsFive retailers have won thousands of pounds worth of free stock as The Great Stock Giveaway, an initiative from Speciality Food, concluded this month -
How indies can fight the ‘expensive’ perception as food inflation rises
22 June 2022 NewsWith food inflation set to reach 15% in the next couple of months, we explore how independent food retailers such as farm shops can offer better value for consumers
