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Guides to the global food and drink industry

Our experts have highlighted essential information on suppliers, competitors, the market and news in the food sector which you can freely access in the Centre. Do not forget your Readers pass.

Drinks industry guide - PDF format 313.62 KB

Get details on the drinks industry including alcoholic drinks and the soft drinks market. Covering brewers, distillers and licensing, as well as market information on specific areas such as champagne, ale and wine.

Fast food and snacks industry guide - PDF format 250.85 KB

Pizza, frozen food, savoury snacks and fast food outlets are all covered in these reports.

Green and ethical industry guide - PDF 104.06 KB

Includes reports on social enterprise, sustainability, recycling, organic food and other key green and ethical trends.

Organic food guide - PDF format 105.71 KB

Directories of organic food suppliers, the growth of the organic food market and reports on health foods and healthy eating.

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Inspiring stories

Richard Reed part 1

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Richard Reed part 2

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Richard Reed is the co-founder of Innocent Drinks, the brand of smoothies and vegetable pots which sells over two million smoothies per week.

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Kamal Basran talks for the very first time about how she started her business, The Authentic Food Company. Today, the company has over 240 employees and has a turnover of over £31 million.

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Jennifer Irvine is the founder of Pure Package, creating healthy and imaginative meals which are delivered to your door each day.

Growing your food or drink business

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Blueberry Hill offer a bespoke cake making service to create your perfect cake for any occasion in London. They also specialise in bringing a complete and delicious Afternoon Tea to your door.
Part of Innovating for Growth, they have benefitted from bespoke support and advice to help get their business to the next stage.

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Smarter Grower Champagne is a luxury brand importer and specialist in Grower Champagnes. They are stocked in establishments such as The Bleeding Heart, London.
Part of Innovating for Growth, Smarter Grower Champagne have benefitted from a bepsoke programme of advice and support.

Apply now for Innovating for Growth if you are an exciting London based business wanting to take your business to the next level.