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Farm Shops Defy Recession
20 July 2009 NewsA growing appetite for local food is triggering a sales boom at farm shops across Britain as more people seek an alternative to the bland aisles of their local supermarket, reveals FARMA. -
Have Beauty Foods Had Their Day?
17 July 2009 NewsFirst there were superfoods, then beauty foods invaded the market place, but according to recent research, these aren't having the anticipated effect -
Having Some Christmas Inspiration
15 July 2009 NewsFive months and already counting: a farm shop in Kent is ready to capitalise on this year's festive custom -
German Bakery Celebrates Success
13 July 2009 NewsAn artisan bakery specialising in German and Continental breadS and pastries will celebrate its second anniversary next month -
Farm Shop Direct
13 July 2009 News53% of the population now buy food from farm shops, farmers' markets, pick-your-own and box schemes, says a report from FARMA. -
Farm Shop Diversifies
07 July 2009 NewsEvolving with the change in economy, demand and therefore industry focus, Townings Farm Shop is concentrating on expanding its offering, without compromising the authenticity of selling fresh produce from a working farm -
Considered The Middle-years Market?
06 July 2009 NewsThe ‘forty-something’ to 'sixty-something’ age-group could be a big market for retailers, according to The Food & Drink Innovation Network (FDIN) -
What’s Your Flavour?
03 July 2009 NewsA study of 13,000 people by Costa Coffee has proven that where we are born not only determines how we speak, but also how we taste food and drink -
Growth Of Speciality Baby Food Market
30 June 2009 NewsARTICLE UPDATED Homemade, organic and 'flash-frozen' baby food products have been attracting an increasing number of customers. -
Awarding Innovation
29 June 2009 NewsA string of speciality food enterprises were short-listed for the Food Northwest Awards 2009, announced in Manchester last Thursday (25th June) -
Fairtrade Fares Well
29 June 2009 NewsWorldwide sales of Fairtrade products grew by 22% in 2008, totalling an estimated €2.9 billion. -
Igd Scholarships Encourage Next Generation
24 June 2009 NewsThe Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) is offering 15 free places for its Postgraduate Certificate in Food and Grocery Industry Management