Masterclasses

What to do, and how to do it

• Three-time Affineur of the Year winner shares top tips

  14 July 2026 Cheese & Dairy

  Perry Wakeman, CEO and chief of cheese at Rennet & Rind, and three-time winner of the Affineur of the Year accolade, shares his cheese care and affinage expertise

• How to maximise your outdoor space as a food retailer

  13 July 2026 Farm Shop

  From curated courtyards to 15,000-acre destinations, outdoor spaces are reshaping independent retail and provide ample opportunities to drive footfall, increase revenue and build brand trust, says Kayleigh Rattle

• Why hosting events is a key strategy for building customer loyalty and trust

  09 July 2026 Delicatessen

  With customers hungry for experiences and connection, events are becoming a powerful tool for both physical and online retailers says Kayleigh Rattle

• The international cheeses you need to sell

  29 June 2026 Cheese & Dairy

  While British cheese is booming, UK consumers undoubtedly have a taste for cheese from overseas

• How to build a community with your food shop

  18 June 2026 Delicatessen

  Creating a network of loyal customers can boost your business – but taking time to foster a community of local businesses, suppliers and charities, as well as shoppers, means everybody wins

• Trendwatch: Why ‘honest indulgence’ is so big right now

  11 June 2026 Snacks

  Treating yourself is no longer something to feel guilty about – so long as you’re tucking into quality

• Can indie retailers make AI work for their shops?

  08 June 2026 Masterclasses

  In 2026, smart businesses are straddling fine food philosophies with modern technology – to great effect

• How catering to the whole family can boost your business

  02 June 2026 Delicatessen

  Indies play a valuable role in providing healthy, convenient food that shoppers of all ages can all enjoy

• How to sell summer food and drink in 2026

  19 May 2026 Ambient

  Consumers are still hungry for familiar flavours, and tradition with a splash of innovation is proving to be a heady mix for fine food shoppers

• 11 ways to support staff’s mental health (and your own)

  12 May 2026 Delicatessen

  Suffering from stress or burnout? For Mental Health Awareness Week, Speciality Food hears from experts how to look after your staff’s – and your own – mental health

• Tips for communicating your cheese knowledge

  07 May 2026 Cheese & Dairy

  Sharing your cheese expertise can be trickier than you’d think – here’s how you can get the balance right for optimum customer service and sales

• The big spring refresh: 4 strategies for retailers

  28 April 2026 Delicatessen

  Spring has sprung, and it’s the perfect time to re-evaluate what works in your shop – and what doesn’t
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