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2026 Family Business Road Trip Set To Showcase The Strength And Diversity Of UK Family Firms
Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Family Business Road Trip, a six-week journey across the UK celebrating the innovation, resilience and community impact of family-owned firms.
Apr 32 min read


Built To Last: The Enduring Story Of George Bence & Sons
In the heart of Cheltenham, tucked along Fairview Road, stands a business that has quietly outlasted empires, economic swings and the relentless march of modern retail.
Mar 313 min read


Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 12, 20252 min read


St Austell Brewery Uncovers Hidden Gems Of Its History
St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to 175 years with the launch of a new anniversary book, A History of St Austell Brewery.
2 days ago3 min read


Aldi Shoppers In Scotland Help Raise £13Millon For Teenage Cancer Trust
Aldi is thanking shoppers in Scotland for helping the supermarket raise £13 million for Teenage Cancer Trust through their nine-year partnership.
May 82 min read


St Austell Brewery Launches Plantable Beer Mats
St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West pub estate.
May 83 min read


Scottish Exporters To Strengthen The Sector’s Export Resilience
Scottish food and drink businesses, including direct competitors, have been urged to work closer together to overcome growing barriers to international trade and strengthen the sector’s export resilience.
May 53 min read


Kent Crisps Partner With Shepherd Neame To Launch New Flavour Crisps
Award-winning brand Kent Crisps announced the launch of new Beef Brisket & Stout Flavour crisps, a mouth-wateringly rich and savoury hand-cooked crisp developed in collaboration with historic Kent Brewer, Shepherd Neame.
May 13 min read


St Austell Brewery Toasts 175 Years With 1851 Anniversary Beer
St Austell Brewery is marking its 175th anniversary with the release of 1851, a special edition commemorative ale brewed to honour the year the brewery was founded.
May 12 min read


M&S Becomes First UK Retailer To Launch Jersey Royal Potatoes
M&S has become the first UK retailer to launch its much-anticipated Jersey Royal potatoes, thanks to its longstanding 10-year relationship with the Le Maistre family.
Apr 302 min read


Bestway Wholesale Appoints A Food Service Director
Bestway Wholesale has appointed Charles Abraham as Food Service Director, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business accelerates its growth across catering, foodservice and the on-trade markets.
Apr 291 min read


M&S Invests £2.1Bn To Extend Its Commitment To British Lamb And Beef
M&S announces that it is extending its commitment to British lamb and beef farming with a £2.1bn investment.
Apr 293 min read


Dina Foods Making Bakery Work For Foodservice Operators
London-based family business Dina Foods supplies an artisan range of Mediterranean flatbreads and luxury confectionery to foodservice operators across the UK.
Apr 294 min read


Golden Opportunity As Vail Williams Secures New HQ For Food Giant
Property consultancy Vail Williams has successfully acquired new headquarters in Surrey for the UK’s leading supplier of world foods.
Apr 242 min read


Global Brands Acquires Low-Calorie, Full Strength Beer Brand Skinny Brands
Global Brands, the drinks producer behind the likes of Hooch, VK and Franklin & Sons has announced the acquisition of the low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider brand, Skinny Brands.
Apr 242 min read


Celebrating 20 Years Of The Pantry
The Pantry marked a hugely significant milestone on Monday 6th April, celebrating 20 years since it first opened its doors as a small sandwich shop perched on Hayes High Street in Hillingdon, Middlesex.
Apr 102 min read


Dina Foods Announces Nationwide Ocado Retail Partnership
Family owned and run Mediterranean food specialist, Dina Foods, has secured a Parnationwide listing with Ocado Retail, further expanding the reach of its authentic bakery and confectionery products.
Apr 102 min read


Local Pub Famous For Its Pies Celebrates National Awards
A village pub in south Warwickshire is once again proving it has the recipe for success after scooping a string of awards for five of its pies.
Mar 112 min read


St Austell Brewery Brings Back Beer Classics To Celebrate 175th Anniversary
St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to its 175th anniversary with the launch of a special limited-edition cask ale range for 2026. The range includes several much-loved favourites, revived from the brewery’s archives.
Mar 52 min read


RH Amar Begins New Chapter At Purpose-Built High Wycombe Headquarters
RH Amar has completed the move into its new purpose-built headquarters in High Wycombe, marking a major milestone in the company’s 80-year history.
Mar 32 min read


St Austell Brewery Partners With Student-Run Microbrewery
A leading independent brewer has partnered with a student run microbrewery to produce 500 casks of the students’ popular stout for this year’s Wetherspoon Spring Beer Festival.
Mar 32 min read


Waitrose Becomes First UK Supermarket To Suspend Mackerel Sourcing
Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to suspend mackerel sourcing to make a stand against overfishing and support long-term health and sustainability of fish stocks.
Feb 264 min read


Dumfries And Galloway Café Boosts Footfall With Sustainable Investment
A rural café and deli in Dumfries and Galloway has strengthened its offering to locals and tourists alike thanks to support from Business Gateway.
Feb 233 min read
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