Farmers were identified by innovation group EIT Food as the most trusted players in the food sector. Saskia Nuijten, director of communication and public engagement, explains how they can continue gaining support from the public

After Covid-19 arrived, Gemma Williams of The Little Cheesemonger, realised she would have to bring the cheese to her customers

Rory Mellis of Scottish cheesemonger I.J. Mellis explains how the brand's local, community focus kept business booming through the pandemic

Cheesemongers are ambassadors for cheesemakers, and James Grant of No2 Pound Street describes how independent retailers can help fight the good fight

Tanny Gill of wholesaler Clarks Speciality Foods reflects on how the industry adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic, and which changes are here to stay post-pandemic

John Shepherd, MD of Partridges, on why the speciality food sector is "seriously underestimated"

Milly Bagot, co-founder of ByRuby answers our quick-fire questions about working in the food and drink sector

Borough Market stallholder Furness Fish Markets explains what makes mackerel a great seasonal British product

For Stuart Reddish, national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers, his work is a matter of personal pride

Reimagining our towns with small businesses at the centre offers a new way forward, says Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain and director of Small Business Saturday UK