Opinions
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Speciality Bites
Top trend predictions for Christmas 2021
Self-sacrifice: The importance of building a leadership legacy centred on others
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Fine Food
It’s time to go left field rather than safety-first
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Expert Eye
Is our café a hero or a villain?
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On The Farm
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Town Crier
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Cheese Talk
How one cheese shop supported locals in lockdown
Rory Mellis, IJ Mellis: “Local businesses have a chance to flourish”
Why we should be proud of the cheese industry’s response to Covid
News
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News
Creating the ultimate Christmas cupboard
How to create retail magic this Christmas
How to make TikTok trends work for you – and what’s trending now?
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Brexit
Get involved with Speciality Food’s March edition
Budget 2026: The food, drink and retail industries react
Project delivers over £676 million impact to the food and drink industry
Food & Drink
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Ambient
Comfort foods: The big pull during heatwaves
Protein and dairy pack a punch
Trendwatch: Eighties Throwback
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Snacks
Comfort foods: The big pull during heatwaves
Hitting the sweet spot with sweet snacks
Fruit & Veg: The fresh trends taking snacking by storm
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Meat & Fish
Passion for next-gen pizza is getting hotter
Comfort foods: The big pull during heatwaves
Protein and dairy pack a punch
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Cheese & Dairy
Passion for next-gen pizza is getting hotter
Comfort foods: The big pull during heatwaves
French cheese classics open the door to discovery
Adapt your cheese offering for younger customers with these 6 tips
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Bakery & Confectionery
Passion for next-gen pizza is getting hotter
Comfort foods: The big pull during heatwaves
Protein and dairy pack a punch
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Drinks
Comfort foods: The big pull during heatwaves
Protein and dairy pack a punch
Trendwatch: Eighties Throwback
Retail
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Delicatessen
Spanish deli essentials heat up summer shelves
Britain’s Best Delis: De Beauvoir Deli, London
4 of the best cheesemongers in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales
The Mexican food trend has evolved – and supermarkets are getting it wrong
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Farm Shop
7 of the best farm shops in Northern Ireland
7 of the best farm shops in Cambridgeshire
4 of the best cheesemongers in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales
The Mexican food trend has evolved – and supermarkets are getting it wrong
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Display
Build the ultimate cheese counter: here’s how
The big spring refresh: 4 strategies for retailers
What fine food retailers have in store for Easter 2026
8 ways to enhance your customers’ on-site experience
Storrd: How a new premium convenience store is redefining British speciality retail
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Masterclasses
Christmas 2026: mastering your seasonal strategy
Practical tips for supporting local producers and communities
How education can drive cheesemongers’ sales
The true value of a strong USP: a specialist cheesemonger’s view
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Equipment
Can indie retailers make AI work for their shops?
Three industry views on: EPOS systems
8 ways to enhance your customers’ on-site experience
Storrd: How a new premium convenience store is redefining British speciality retail
10 ways to prepare for the year ahead in artisan food retail
Industry
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Agriculture
Comfort foods: The big pull during heatwaves
Protein and dairy pack a punch
Trendwatch: Eighties Throwback
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Packaging
The role of packaging in 2026: 4 expert views
Meet the packaging heroes: Sustainable Champions 2026 (part 3)
AI to smart packaging: how innovations in food tech are driving sustainability
The future of temperature-controlled packaging: smart tech, sustainability and cold-chain innovation
UK consumers want more transparency on food and drink labels
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Wholesale
Tips for communicating your cheese knowledge
UK consumers want more transparency on food and drink labels
A Spotlight On: Just Gourmet Foods
Cotswold Fayre welcomes new sales director as it looks to future growth
How the collapse of the pound will affect speciality food importers
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Organic
People are hungrier than ever for organic
How 2026’s extreme heat is impacting British farmers and growers
4 retail experts on how to use your authentic sustainable credentials for good
Organic, traceability, community: 6 food industry experts on where sustainability goes next
Meet the community builders: Sustainable Champions 2026 (part 2)
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Producers
There’s still time to nominate a Heritage Brand
Cheese Report 2026: Financial challenges - and opportunities
How 2026’s extreme heat is impacting British farmers and growers
Business
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Finance
What does Andy Burnham mean for food and farming?
The debate: concerns mount over tourism tax
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
‘The government needs to protect British farmers and food security’
Government urged to back £50 billion food manufacturing growth plan
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Staffing
What does Andy Burnham mean for food and farming?
11 ways to support staff’s mental health (and your own)
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
‘The government needs to protect British farmers and food security’
Government urged to back £50 billion food manufacturing growth plan
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Legal
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
‘The government needs to protect British farmers and food security’
Government urged to back £50 billion food manufacturing growth plan
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Diversification
How to maximise your outdoor space as a food retailer
Why hosting events is a key strategy for building customer loyalty and trust
Can indie retailers make AI work for their shops?
How to become a destination retailer
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
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Food Safety
The nitrite-free bacon trend and what it means for you
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
‘The government needs to protect British farmers and food security’
Government urged to back £50 billion food manufacturing growth plan
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Start Ups
How shining a light on female founders can boost retailers’ sales
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
‘The government needs to protect British farmers and food security’
Government urged to back £50 billion food manufacturing growth plan
People
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The Interview
The Big Interview: Edward Berry (The Flying Fork)
Viewpoint: Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation
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Opinions
Top trend predictions for Christmas 2021
Self-sacrifice: The importance of building a leadership legacy centred on others
How one cheese shop supported locals in lockdown
Rory Mellis, IJ Mellis: “Local businesses have a chance to flourish”
International
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Import
A practical guide to importing in the fine food sector
DalterFood Group acquires French cheese distributor
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
‘The government needs to protect British farmers and food security’
Government urged to back £50 billion food manufacturing growth plan
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Export
A practical guide to exporting in the fine food sector
DalterFood Group acquires French cheese distributor
Two-thirds of indie retailers refuse to participate in Black Friday
‘The government needs to protect British farmers and food security’
Government urged to back £50 billion food manufacturing growth plan
Start Ups
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Awards
Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards finalists announced
Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2025 entries close 27th September
Nominate your groundbreaking, rising food and drink stars of 2024
Meet the Great British Food Awards winners 2023
Winners of the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2023 revealed