Start-Ups

New businesses are shaping the world of food and drink now more than ever before. Innovative, forward-thinking and imaginative, start-ups play a big part in today's food industry. Read on for advice, insight and inspirational success stories

  • How small brands are rising to the Coronavirus challenge

    16 March 2020 Coronavirus
    "I must admit from the outset that until recently I was one of a stubborn group of individuals who refused to acknowledge the threat of Coronavirus to business performance and frowned upon the hysteria being created globally," says Chris Green, co-founder of Young Foodies
  • 4 Steps to Develop a Brand Strategy

    18 November 2019 Start-Ups
    For a new brand, corralling features and benefits, different target markets and audiences into a single point is tough, says brand consultant Bruce McKinnon, founder of Mission Brand
  • The UK Start-up Landscape at a Glance

    31 October 2019 News
    Andriana Moskovska, community manager at SmallBizGenius, on the start-up concepts that are making waves in the UK
  • Investment: Getting the Right Fit

    06 August 2019 Start-Ups
    Innovative snack brand Sea Chips did the unthinkable when they turned down investment from Dragon's Den. Here, co-founders Dom Smith and Daniel Pawson explain how they went about finding the right investor for them - and the importance of getting the perfect fit
  • Enter the Future Food Awards!

    14 June 2019 News
    Entries are coming in thick and fast, with the 30th June being the last day to submit your business
  • The Start-up Life

    12 June 2019 Start-Ups
    Why do it, and how? asks Jason Gibb, co-founder of Bread & Jam and creator of Planet Jason
  • Mastering SEO for food and drink

    11 June 2019 Start-Ups
    Liz Rosling of SME Loans explains how to get your products flying off the virtual shelves
  • 7 need-to-know copywriting tips for start-ups

    14 May 2019 Start-Ups
    If you are a start-up, entrepreneur or small business, you already know how powerful effective copywriting can be. Here are seven simple, tried-and-tested copywriting tips to help you build early traction with your customers from Sophie Foyle, associate director of ADPR
  • Have you entered the Future Food Awards yet?

    10 May 2019 News
    Want to know which category to enter your business into? We've got everything you need to know
  • Golden opportunities

    09 April 2019 News
    Hiromi Stone, the founder of Kinomi Nuts, runs her business on the Japanese principle of Kodawari, “the uncompromising and relentless pursuit of perfection”
  • Choosing the right funding for your business

    05 April 2019 News
    Whether it’s kickstarting your own venture or taking the existing project ahead, businesses often require funding for growth. Rob Straathof, chief executive officer at Liberis, shares the options
  • Bullion Dollar Baby

    02 April 2019 News
    25-year-old Max Scotford, founder of Bullion Chocolate, has not had any time to look back since being named Supreme Champion of the 2018 New Producer Awards
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