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Will the Autumn 2026 UK budget make the lives of Better Food Traders easier? That’s what we’ve been exploring, and the honest answer is yes,…
Will yesterday’s UK Budget make it easier or harder to be a Better Food Trader?

Interested in building new supply chains and routes to market for sustainably-produced food, this article is for you. While Better Food Traders champions and supports…
Procurement Spotlight

We’ve heard some great news about independent bakeries. If you care about delicious bread that’s good for you, supports farmers and the planet, then read…
Britain’s bakery boom is good news, but what’s in the loaf?

Better Food Traders has a growing body of research and policy work that supports independent, sustainable food traders. As a network, we act as the…
New Report Published on Local Authority Powers for Supporting Sustainable Food Retail

Price rises have become a feature of recent news stories and as a shopper, you’ve likely been seeing the difference in your weekly bill. For…
How Better Food Traders are coping with rising prices

Last month, Better Food Traders brought together 60+ traders, growers, food partnerships, researchers and campaigners on the Penarth seafront for our biggest Annual Gathering yet.…
The Annual Gathering 2026: Learning Summary

In a year of fast-moving food policy, we’ve been proud to stand alongside and champion the independent, sustainable food sector. Every purchase from a Better…
Our 25/26 Impact Report has landed

Luke Neve, North of England Regional Coordinator for Better Food Traders, reflects on the North West England Field Trip Last week, I had the brilliant…
North West Field Trip

After twelve months working alongside food hubs across the UK, we’re sharing everything we’ve learned alongside the launch of a new local procurement guide to…
What We Learnt From a Year Supporting Regional Food Hubs

Connecting the UK’s independent, sustainable food sector CYMRAEG ENGLISH Members, partners and friends of the Better Food Traders network will be meeting in South Wales…
BFT Annual Gathering 2026
