What the UK’s 2030 food waste commitment means for indie retailers | News | Speciality Food Magazine

[ad_1] Every year, 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted around the world, according to WRAP, a climate action NGO. In the UK, the group says, we throw away 6.6…

How (and why) to go B Corp in the UK | News | Speciality Food Magazine

[ad_1] 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…

Rising seas and high temperatures threaten Europe’s speciality foods

[ad_1] From the mountain pastures of Savoy to the Rhone delta and undergrowths of Andalusia, climate change is having a serious impact on agriculture. Famous European speciality foods are being…

How to align your business with conscious consumers | News | Speciality Food Magazine

[ad_1] The idea of a business’s ‘mission’ is not a new one; nor is it a topic which focuses purely on a singular level of sustainability. For too long, naysayers…

Christchurch couple crowdfunding to expand speciality vegan firm

[ad_1] The Christchurch couple behind a growing vegan empire are looking for capital to expand their business internationally, targeting the plant-based market in one of the world’s most enthusiastic adopters,…

Lonza shortlists Lanxess, private equity in unit sale, sources say

[ad_1] FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Swiss contract drug maker Lonza has shortlisted German chemicals group Lanxess and private equity groups in the sale of its Lonza Specialty Ingredients (LSI) unit worth…

Government rolls back energy support for businesses, leaving indies at risk | News | Speciality Food Magazine

[ad_1] Independent retailers have been battling against soaring costs with skyrocketing energy prices eating into profits as a result of the Ukraine crisis and subsequent shortages. While energy bills were…

What gives brokers an edge in speciality markets?

[ad_1] Moreover, it can be challenging for brokers to generate sustainable profit from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who pay lower premiums and therefore provide lower commission. But brokers who…