Analysis
How Dunston Hall became a Peak District destination for foodies
Entrepreneurs David and Lynsey Harrison have transformed the 26-acre estate Dunston Hall Estate, with its bistro and food hall helping the business land Newcomer of the Year at the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards
Ranjit Boparan: a new hero for net zero
The Chicken King is on a mission to show that higher welfare, net zero, affordability and resilience can go hand in glove. Here’s how
Can long-term bumper contracts save British farming?
Long-term contracts have become the norm, with retailers claiming they offer farmers security and cash to invest. Is it that straightforward?
Karen Graley on running the EPR engine room
UK Packaging PRO head Karen Graley is taking responsibility for the smooth running of the political hot potato that is extended producer responsibility
How Aubrey Allen went beyond butchery to secure Farm Shop & Deli prize
Established in 1933, Aubrey Allen is still in the family, offering naturally produced meat, farmhouse cheeses and chef-prepared ready meals
How Dunston Hall became a Peak District destination for foodies
Ranjit Boparan: a new hero for net zero
Can long-term bumper contracts save British farming?
Karen Graley on running the EPR engine room
How Aubrey Allen went beyond butchery to secure Farm Shop & Deli prize
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Opinion
The cold chain blind spot in global food systems
A new global index reveals the infrastructure gap between farm and fork isn’t just a logistics problem – it’s a systemic problem threatening food security, says Pratima Singh, principal of policy and insights and head of The Food Imperative at Economist Enterprise
Chasing food self-sufficiency is the wrong goal
The UK hasn’t been self-sufficient in food for almost 250 years and with all the benefits global trade brings, it doesn’t need to be, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
As the heat rises, so does the risk to Britain's food supply
The UK’s definition of food security must catch up with the climate and health risks reshaping the food system, says Ali Morpeth, co-founder at the Planeatry Alliance
What does olive oil’s packaging say about the brand selling it?
The squeeze bottle has transformed the olive oil aisle but for brands serious about quality, the science should give them pause for thought, says Sarah Vachon, founder of Citizens of Soil
The Good Food Cycle needs more than a quick oil – it needs political will
The UK government risks getting stuck in permanent short-term mode – and that’s a problem for farmers, food sector workers and the public alike, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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