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Food From Britain Says Goodbye To Defra Funding
25 March 2008 NewsDefra, the food and rural affairs ministry, has announced plans to withdraw funding from the body responsible for promoting British food overseas, causing an outcry from struggling food manufacturers. -
Food And Drink Retail Sales Are On The Rise
20 March 2008 NewsDespite talks of the credit crunch and a downturn in spending, it seems consumers are still spending. -
Easter’s A Winner For Food Retailers
19 March 2008 NewsThe eight days of Easter 2008 are expected to be worth £8 billion to UK retailers, up three per cent on last year. -
Cutting Easter Egg Waste Is Top Of The Agenda
19 March 2008 NewsA Seasonal Confectionary Industry Working Group co-ordinated by WRAP and made up of confectionery manufacturers is looking to reduce Easter Egg packaging by 25%. -
New Show Links Producer And Supplier
18 March 2008 NewsIn the face of changing consumer and public procurement demand for locally sourced, British produce, a new trade show in the West Country looks set to connect buyers with suppliers from the UK’s foremost producing region. -
Budget Brings Few Surprises For Small Retailers
17 March 2008 NewsAccording to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), last year's budget caused 93% of small business owners to lose confidence, so has this year's report done the same? -
Small Business Owners Have To Sacrifice Family
13 March 2008 NewsThe demands of running a small business means many owners have to put family life second, a new survey reveals. -
Brits Are Biggest Fair Trade Spenders
12 March 2008 NewsAlthough the US remains the largest market for fair trade goods, Brits spend on average more on ethical products than their European, American, Australian, Kiwi and Japanese counterparts. -
Food Sales Remain Strong Despite Slow February
11 March 2008 NewsAlthough UK retail sales only rose by 1.5% compared with February 2007, an early Mothering Sunday allowed food and drinks to do well, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. -
Purple Love Boost Profits
07 March 2008 NewsLucy and Mark Morgan at Butternut Deli explain why Purple Love Week gave a massive boost to February sales -
Road Charges Aren’t Off The Agenda Yet, Warns Fpb
06 March 2008 NewsThe Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning small firms that they could still face paying road charges, despite a Government announcement that it is seeking alternatives to plans for a nationwide scheme. -
Underaged Drinkers Can Cost Retailers Big
05 March 2008 News“Two strikes and you're out,” that's the new message from the Government to retailers selling alcohol to underaged drinkers.
