Experts tell Speciality Food what makes natural wine different from 'normal' wine and share their tips for stocking and selling Free digital copy Big changes have swept through consumers’ wine drinking habits in recent years. Not only are they more…

Recent data has shown a concerning rise in shoplifting in the UK as new measures are introduced to protect shop workers from abuse. Shoplifting offences rose by 37% to more than 430,000 instances of theft for the year ending December 2023, according…

With so many flashy, new food products lighting up the fine food sector, like sweet-and-spicy condiments or snacks made from seaweed, it can be easy to overlook the basics. But the bags, jars and tins of grains and pulses on your shelves are full of…

From snacks to drinks, seaweed is making its way into consumers’ baskets. Find out why this superfood is trending now, the health benefits of seaweed, and popular seaweed varieties Free digital copy Boasting sustainable credentials, health benefits…

Discover tips for choosing the best cheeses for your counter and building relationships within the industry, with insights from three experienced cheesemongers Free digital copy For cheesemongers, there is nothing quite as important as the product…

Many food trends that emerge on TikTok fade away as quickly as they spark to life (Parmesan espresso martini, anyone?), but when the wine and crisp pairing trend took off last year, it posed an opportunity for retailers with a near universally…

From crafting the perfect flat white to selecting the best beans and equipment for your kitchen, there are many elements to get right when running a café that serves quality coffee drinks. Industry experts share their dos and don’ts for getting your…

What does sustainable farming really mean, how are British producers championing an environmentally friendly farming method and what can speciality retailers do to support them? Speciality Food reports Free digital copy With about a third of all…

Fine food retailers are known for their passion for great food – and for some, this passion goes beyond the day-to-day managing of a shop and naturally expands to producing food or drink products too. Whether it is an on-site butchery or bakery…

In the world of fine food retailing, taste is king – but looks can be almost as important to build a thriving independent business. “Our displays are key to our sales,” says Maria Henshaw, owner of Mainsgill Farm Shop. “As soon as we display food or…

As machines cause headaches for the multiples, independent retailers explore why the personal touch still matters Free digital copy Since its invention in 1984, the self-service till has been widely adopted in the UK. Yet there’s now evidence to…

While the number of certified B Corporations, or B Corps, has grown exponentially in recent years – there are currently more than 7,000 across 92 countries – many still have questions about what this label really means, what the benefits are and how…

Are you a café owner who wants to pivot to fine food retailing, or a keen foodie who wants to start your own business? Discover expert advice on how to open up a deli Whether you’ve started a business before, or are simply a passionate food lover who…

As of last month, cultivated meat was officially allowed into the US market as two brands – Upside Foods and Eat Just – received the green light from regulators. Lab-grown meat has been available in Singapore since 2020, but as the first breakthrough…

What are the most important environmental challenges that the food sector is facing today, and how can businesses begin to tackle them? Food industry experts weigh in Free digital copy COP26 is just days away, and all eyes are on the UK’s response to…

Brexit and Covid have each transformed the food industry in their own way. But what impact are they having on the industry’s move towards a more sustainable future? Free digital copy Covid-19 has had countless effects on British consumer habits,…