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Opposition Mounts Against Out Of Town Supermarkets
18 January 2008 NewsAccording to a poll carried out by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), three-quarters of people are opposed to any changes in UK planning law that would make it easier to build out-of-town supermarkets. -
Slow Christmas Affects Retailers
17 January 2008 NewsWith new reports suggesting last Christmas was the worst in years, Raphael Giacardi investigates the impact on retailers -
How To Make More Money From Breakfast
17 January 2008 NewsFarmhouse Breakfast Week 2008 enjoyed a great start today, as representatives across the food chain sat down to a delicious breakfast at Roast restaurant in Borough Market. -
60 Years Of Supermarkets Sparks Help For Independents
16 January 2008 NewsIt is 60 years since the first Co-operative supermarket was welcomed in Manor Park, East London. But, years on The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is marking the anniversary by calling on shoppers and the Government to support small, independent high street shops which struggle to… -
Scottish Food Gets More Support With National Policy
15 January 2008 NewsThe Scottish National Assembly has taken the first steps towards a national policy for food, designed to boost jobs and business, help make food healthier and minimise the environmental impact of food production, manufacture and retail. -
Help And Advice To Break The Multiple Market
15 January 2008 NewsIf you are looking to break into the multiples then A Taste of Sussex has the answer, as the food group is holding a training day to help local food and drink producers understand what supermarket buyers are looking for. -
Report: Brits Bin £8bn Of Food
14 January 2008 NewsA staggering £8billion-worth of food is thrown away in Britain every year - making up a third of everything we buy, according to campaigners. -
Business: Shops Hit Hard By Rate Freeze
11 January 2008 NewsYesterday's vote by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hold the interest rate at 5.5% has been criticised by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which it believes will put more pressure on customer-facing businesses. -
Report: Organic Producers Short Changed By Multiples
10 January 2008 NewsBritish organic beef producers are being paid less than market value by supermarkets and processors, a new report by the Soil Association reveals. -
Retail: M&s Claws Back Sales With Foodie Focus
10 January 2008 NewsIn the wake of dire Christmas sales, Marks & Spencer has gone back to the drawing board to target the fast-growing "foodie" market - with plans to sell less ready meals and a wider range of basic ingredients. -
Media: Fight Over Tv Chicken Programme
08 January 2008 NewsThe National Farmers' Union (NFU) and the British Poultry Council (BPC) responded to Channel 4's broadcast, Hugh's Chicken Run, by stating poultry producers are fed up with myths and misconceptions. -
Farmers: Don’t Let Our Farms Die
08 January 2008 NewsWith costs rising for farmers, manufacturers and retailers need to start paying a fair price for meat, or our farms could be lost forever.
