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Mixed Bank Holiday Business
01 September 2009 NewsRetailers have mixed sales reports following the bank holiday weekend, even though an estimated 11.9 million Britons were expected to be enjoying their three-day break in the UK -
Regional Challenges Multinational
28 August 2009 NewsShropshire-based regional food group, Heart of England fine foods (HEFF), has been named as a finalist at this year's IGD Food Industry Awards. -
Strong Top-end Food Sales
25 August 2009 NewsStrong sales at the top of the pricing spectrum bode well for delis and independents that have maintained their focus on premium foods -
Deli Uses Art To Promote Industry
25 August 2009 NewsThe owner of Persepolis Deli, London, will promote the unique quality of independents in Anthony Gormley's art installation this weekend -
Local Food In The Spotlight
24 August 2009 NewsTastes of Anglia, with the support of Essex County Council and Maldon District Council, is organising Maldon Food & Produce Festival in the Promenade Park in Maldon, Essex. -
Farm Shop Joins Cyberspace
19 August 2009 NewsDetermined to benefit from modern retail methods, a shop at Sacombe Hill Farm near Watton-at-Stone has launched a new-look website, which offers deals, recipes and news. A loyalty card giving customers up to ten percent off farm shop purchases in excess of £100 is also being… -
Retailers Benefit From Online ‘hubs’
19 August 2009 NewsRetailers are being urged to join the increasing number of local producers now selling online, working together to challenge the supermarkets. -
Chefs On Show At Speciality
14 August 2009 NewsA host of the UK’s leading chefs will be taking centre stage at Speciality & Fine Food Fair’s Fine Food Forum, sponsored by Sud de France, from 6th to 8th September this year. -
‘junk’ On Sale At Whole Foods Market
06 August 2009 NewsIn a shock move, the head of London's leading organic supermarket has admitted that its sells "a bunch of junk.” -
Small Retailers Vs The Big Four
04 August 2009 NewsStopping one big brand from dominating a local area is the aim of new plans announced by the Competition Commission, last month. -
Recognition For Scottish Drinks
30 July 2009 NewsScottish Food Fortnight has been re-launched as Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight for this year's celebrations, in a bid to show the value and prominence of its drinks sector -
Food Labelling Plans
30 July 2009 NewsProducts without 'best before' and 'sell by' stickers are a step towards reducing food waste, announced Environment and Food Secretary, Hilary Benn, last month
