Exit Smart: What Founders Overlook When Selling to a Major Company

You can’t say you’re ready for acquisition. You have to show it. And the first place buyers look isn’t your pitch deck – it’s your packaging.
Beyond £10m: The hidden transitions every food & beverage brand must master

£1m is tough. At £10m, co-packers, packaging, compliance, and supply chains become critical.
What UK trade buyers notice first, and how your packaging can win them over

Here’s what real buyers in the UK focus on before even tasting the product.
Fresh from Bread & Jam: what food founders are really talking about

When you gather hundreds of startup food brands under one roof, patterns start to appear.
David Milner on what makes a food brand transform and why print is central

If you work in food and haven’t come across David Milner, you’ve probably eaten something he helped build.
Lessons from the UK’s fastest, growing food start ups

When it comes to growing a food startup, there’s no single playbook, but there are patterns.
The 5 growing pains nobody warns you about until you’re knee-deep in Tesco

Getting listed in Tesco is a big win but what comes next can feel like landing on another planet.
How Proper Snacks went from kitchen experiments to supermarket shelves everywhere

Some brands don’t just grow—they explode. Proper Snacks, the legends behind Propercorn and ProperChips is one of them
Grow your food brand with our 2025 packaging trends checklist

In crowded food aisles, packaging is your product’s first impression, biggest cheerleader, and key to standing out.
A Brew-tiful Day at Manchester Coffee Fest: Celebrating the Best of the UK’s Independent Food Scene

The aroma of fresh coffee, lively chatter, and innovative brands create a magical experience.