Whether you are thinking of starting a new food business or taking over an existing one, it is important to get things right from the beginning. The following articles are aimed at those interested in starting or growing food or catering businesses, with advice on financing, registering, safety rules and regulations. Topics covered include finding the right premises, food trucks or mobile vans, trading standards and hygiene, food business ideas, and interviews with foodpreneurs.

Here are some popular articles in this section for those who want to operate a successful food business:

• The ingredients you need for a successful food business – chocolate industry guru James Hutchins shares his advice for start-up food businesses.
• Creating the next big food start-up: Do you have what it takes? – Tom Mercer talks to the owners of two early-stage food businesses about why they started and the hurdles they faced.
• Young Foodies – We speak to Theadora Alexander, co-founder of this community of UK-based food and drink brands