Speciality Food September 2025

59 specialityfoodmagazine.com Indie retailers are facing somany challenges and so it is fantastic to see and recognise innovation, brilliant retailing and success in this way. These awards remindme that this sector has somuch talent and somuch to offer EMILIA’S CRAFTED PASTA Emilia’s Crafted Pasta is an award-winning range that brings the heart of Italian tradition to your shelves. Made exclusively from 100% Italian wheat and pure mountain spring water, each shape is bronze-die extruded and slow-dried at low temperatures to create a rich flavour and a sauce-hugging, textured surface. Crafted using time-honoured techniques, Emilia’s offers a truly authentic and elevated pasta experience. Thoughtfully packaged in 100% recyclable paper, the range meets the growing demand for sustainability and provenance - ideal for those seeking premium, artisanal products that embody quality, authenticity, and traditional Italian craftsmanship. emiliaspasta.com WINE THAT’S FRUIT Wine That’s Fruit is a family-run business bringing the fun back into wine! Their wines are made from delicious fruits other than grapes and crafted in Herefordshire using local, natural ingredients. With four exciting flavours to choose from, they’re sulphite- free, vegan-friendly, and naturally gluten-free – no nasties here! Each one comes in a super handy 250ml can, perfect for any occasion. winethatsfruit.com WILLOW CREEK World Class Extra Virgin Olive Oil now has a new accent! Nestled in the Nuy Valley around 80 miles east of Cape Town, at the foot of the majestic Langeberg Mountains, lies the Willow Creek Olive Estate. With the lime-rich soils and Mediterranean climate of the Nuy Valley offering an ideal terroir for olive cultivation, our estate has now been farming and producing world class Extra Virgin Olive Oil for almost 30 years. Now proudly servicing UK retailers & distributors with one of the most decorated ranges of EVOO and Balsamic Reductions anywhere, we welcome you to come and sample one of the best kept secrets in the industry on stand #3528. willowcreek.co.za/ STAND 1066 STAND 3528 STAND 368 0 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN SPECIALITY FOOD ANDDRINK The Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards shine a spotlight on the most exciting talent, products, and businesses in the world of artisan food and drink. Taking place on day one of the Fair, the Awards will celebrate remarkable achievements across the sector, from cutting-edge product development to the independent retailers championing quality, sustainability, and community impact. Categories include Outstanding Regional Star, Outstanding Industry Champion, and Best DEI Champion, alongside accolades for outstanding retailers and standout new products both from the UK and overseas. Nicola Woods, event manager for Speciality & Fine Food Fair, said, “These awards are all about championing the passion, creativity and resilience that define our sector. Whether it’s a beautifully crafted new product or a retailer going above and beyond for their community, the shortlist reflects the very best of speciality food and drink in 2025.” “It’s an incredible honour to be shortlisted for the Speciality & Fine Food Fair Independent Retailer Award,” says Miles Nicholas, director at Morgans Butchery Ltd. “After having to rebuildmy life and career following a stroke, this recognitionmeans more than I can say. We’ve worked hard to create a welcoming, inclusive butchery for everyone, and I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved as a family.” Scott Winston, SME Brand Consultant and judge for the New Product of the Year categories, comments, “It was an honour to once again be asked to judge SFFF this year. The quality and diversity of entries across all categories is representative of the food scene in 2025 andmade it hard to pick winners.” Andrew Goodacre, CEO of BIRA and judge for the Independent Retailer categories, adds, “These awards are so important. Indie retailers are facing so many challenges and so it is fantastic to see and recognise innovation, brilliant retailing and success in this way. These awards remindme that this sector has so much talent and so much to offer.” IN DETAIL WHERE: Kensington Olympia, London WHEN: 9th-10th September 2025 WEB: specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk NEED O KNOW THE SHORTLIST IS: LARGE INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY WBC AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIRA ● Nourished Communities ● Valentina Deli ● Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Ltd SMALL INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY WBC AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIRA ● Morgans Butchery Ltd ● The Norfolk Deli ● Club Soda ● French & Day Delicatessen NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR – INTERNATIONAL ● Brigidini di Lamporecchio by Rinati Srl ● Kimchi Ketchup by Chimac ● Hermione by Olivian Groves ● Jara 100% Wild Honey by TFELI LLC NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR – UK ● Mushroom Risotto by Norfolk Mushroomery ● Zaatar Passata by Terra Rossa ● Two Farmers 0.0% Apple Cider by Two Farmers Cider ● Sweet Dill Pickle Chips by Pickle Project NOT YET ON THE SHELF ● Smoked Cornish Mackerel by Hevva! ● Full Power Cacao by Full Power Cacao ● Glen Keen Estate Irish Cream Liqueur by Glen Keen Estate Ltd ● 2.5 Brut by Nunc Living Ltd ● Sal de Ibiza D’l Vera by D’l Vera Group Find out more about everything happening as part of this year’s event, and secure your trade ticket, at specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk . DTM PRINT Meet Eddie, at the stand of DTM Print, the innovative edible ink printer designed for passionate bakers, confectioners and pastry chefs. This compact, home-sized direct-to-food printer allows you to create personalised edible designs by printing directly onto treats, eliminating the need for icing sheets and saving valuable time. Using 100% safe, flavourless and aroma-free edible ink, Eddie is suitable for Halal, Kosher, Vegan and nut-allergic consumers. Versatile and easy to use, it can print photos, logos, text and graphics on a variety of foods, including biscuits, macarons, marshmallows, M&Ms, ice cream wafers, and white chocolate discs – perfect for elevating culinary creations. dtm-print.eu STAND 1211