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Opinions

• Speciality Bites

  Becoming a B Corp

  Top trend predictions for Christmas 2021

  Self-sacrifice: The importance of building a leadership legacy centred on others

  Undercover Boss

  Can/should bosses really be close friends with their staff?

• Fine Food

  It’s time to go left field rather than safety-first

  “Fashion or for keeps?”

  “New year and new possibilities”

  “What is in a name?”

  “The art of shopping”

• Expert Eye

  Is our café a hero or a villain?

  “The battle for optimism and morale in retail”

  “Sustainable confusion”

  “What to do about January?”

  “Is the Christmas boom sustainable?”

• On The Farm

  “Attracting audiences”

  “Advice to my younger self”

  “Perks of partnership”

  “Life is good”

  “Exciting times”

• Town Crier

  “Sticky fingers”

  “Everyone’s a winner”

  “Myths and legends of Turophilia”

  “When ‘cheese’ is not cheese”

  “Don’t disrespect the Cheddar”

• 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

  The joy of cheese grading

  “Keeping the faith”

News

• News

  Major new study shows the long-term impact of regenerative farming

  How retailers and producers can ‘do good’ with their food waste

  How to be a sustainable cheesemonger

  How to choose temperature-controlled packaging

  Regional Stars to be championed in provenance-first campaign

• Brexit

  Consumer confidence down as food inflation rises

  Could Bovaer reaction be a ‘big win’ for small, independent dairies?

  Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2024 announced

  EU launches ‘More Than Only Food and Drink’ campaign for UK food industry

  Border checks and labelling rules threaten EU fine food trade

Food & Drink

• Ambient

  A retailer’s guide to flours and pulses

  16 products everyone should have in their pantry

  A guide to buying chillies

  Everything you need to know about ultra-processed food

  7 of the biggest food and drink trends for summer 2025

• Snacks

  European snacking economy worth €234 billion

  5 ways to sell more snacks

  7 of the biggest food and drink trends for summer 2025

  UK snacking trends to know this summer

  10 ways to make the most of picnic season

• Meat & Fish

  7 of the biggest food and drink trends for summer 2025

  What are the best types of European charcuterie to buy?

  10 ways to make the most of picnic season

  A retailer’s guide to buying ethical meat

  Britain’s frozen food revolution

• Cheese & Dairy

  37 of the best Italian cheeses to try

  10 cheese tasting tips

  How to look after cheese

  The cheeses that I love: Steve Parker

  Cheese News: Updates from the speciality cheese and dairy scene

• Bakery & Confectionery

  The cakes and bakes to stock in 2025

  5 trends in biscuits you need to know

  What’s trending in ice cream and desserts?

  7 of the biggest food and drink trends for summer 2025

  10 ways to make the most of picnic season

• Drinks

  This year’s 5 trending drinks flavours – according to AI

  7 of the biggest food and drink trends for summer 2025

  5 drinks categories to watch this summer

  A valuable brew: why beer is the drink to stock in 2025

  8 drinks brands to watch

Retail

• Delicatessen

  One in three British retailers using AI technology daily

  Trend Watch: Fermented foods

  Selling a taste of Southern Europe

  How to be a sustainable cheesemonger

  21 of the best food halls to visit in Britain

• Farm Shop

  Selling pet supplies in speciality retail

  One in three British retailers using AI technology daily

  Trend Watch: Fermented foods

  Selling a taste of Southern Europe

  21 of the best food halls to visit in Britain

• Display

  One in three British retailers using AI technology daily

  Trend Watch: Fermented foods

  Selling a taste of Southern Europe

  21 of the best food halls to visit in Britain

  What are the BBQ trends for 2025?

• Masterclasses

  One in three British retailers using AI technology daily

  Trend Watch: Fermented foods

  Everything you need to know about ultra-processed food

  Selling a taste of Southern Europe

  How to be a sustainable cheesemonger

• Equipment

  One in three British retailers using AI technology daily

  Trend Watch: Fermented foods

  Selling a taste of Southern Europe

  21 of the best food halls to visit in Britain

  What are the BBQ trends for 2025?

Industry

• Agriculture

  7 of the biggest food and drink trends for summer 2025

  10 ways to make the most of picnic season

  Britain’s frozen food revolution

  Spring Statement 2025: What’s next for Britain’s farmers?

  3 health trends to know in 2025

• Packaging

  UK consumers want more transparency on food and drink labels

  What is EPR and how will it affect food and drink businesses?

  How packaging is evolving in the UK

  How the industry reacted to the latest Deposit Return Scheme delay

  Sustainable thermal packaging solutions for your business

• Wholesale

  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

  5 cheese pairing ideas with Jessica Honey, Curd & Cure

• Organic

  The state of sustainable farming in the UK

  How sustainable is vegan food?

  Exclusive report: The world of artisan cheese in 2023

  Meet the farmers shortening the supply chain in bakery

  Is greenwashing still a threat to the food industry?

• Producers

  Great British Food Awards 2025: the countdown is on…

  New tool launched for UK’s protected food and drink

  25 of Britain’s best regional food and drink producers

  ‘Food production must not be overlooked in new Land Use Framework’

  International Women’s Day: 11 female food and drink founders to watch

Business

• Finance

  Should independents be worried about Morrisons’ ‘farm shop’ initiative?

  Spring Statement 2025: A blow for retailers, hospitality and farming

  The future of retail security

  Retail crime at crisis levels

  Chelsea food hall to shut after more than 50 years

• Staffing

  Should independents be worried about Morrisons’ ‘farm shop’ initiative?

  Spring Statement 2025: A blow for retailers, hospitality and farming

  The future of retail security

  Retail crime at crisis levels

  Chelsea food hall to shut after more than 50 years

• Legal

  Should independents be worried about Morrisons’ ‘farm shop’ initiative?

  Spring Statement 2025: A blow for retailers, hospitality and farming

  The future of retail security

  Retail crime at crisis levels

  Chelsea food hall to shut after more than 50 years

• Diversification

  Should independents be worried about Morrisons’ ‘farm shop’ initiative?

  Spring Statement 2025: A blow for retailers, hospitality and farming

  The future of retail security

  Retail crime at crisis levels

  Chelsea food hall to shut after more than 50 years

• Food Safety

  Should independents be worried about Morrisons’ ‘farm shop’ initiative?

  A guide to looking after your cheese counter

  Spring Statement 2025: A blow for retailers, hospitality and farming

  The future of retail security

  Retail crime at crisis levels

• Start Ups

  Should independents be worried about Morrisons’ ‘farm shop’ initiative?

  Spring Statement 2025: A blow for retailers, hospitality and farming

  The future of retail security

  Retail crime at crisis levels

  Chelsea food hall to shut after more than 50 years

People

• The Interview

  The Big Interview: Edward Berry (The Flying Fork)

  Viewpoint: Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation

  Viewpoint: Henry Amar, RH Amar

  Viewpoint: Jamie Crummie

  Viewpoint: Renee Elliot

• Opinions

  Becoming a B Corp

  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

• Import

  Industry reacts to new British Trade Strategy

  Should independents be worried about Morrisons’ ‘farm shop’ initiative?

  How will new EU-UK trade deal impact Britain’s food industry?

  Trump trade deal: The British food industry reacts

  Spring Statement 2025: A blow for retailers, hospitality and farming

• Export

  Industry reacts to new British Trade Strategy

  Should independents be worried about Morrisons’ ‘farm shop’ initiative?

  How will new EU-UK trade deal impact Britain’s food industry?

  Trump trade deal: The British food industry reacts

  US tariffs will have ‘massive consequences’ say experts

Start Ups

• 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

Cafe & Food Service

The independent shopper: Josh Barnes

What are the benefits of matcha, and what’s the best type to buy?

Special Report: British cafe culture in 2024

6 ways cafes can cash in on their indie status

10 tips for better food photography

How To Guides

How to be a sustainable cheesemonger

Can you freeze cheese? Our ultimate guide to storing and caring for cheese

How to sell local cheese

How to start a cheese business

How to display cheese