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Trends: Fish Isn’t The Dish Of The Day
29 November 2007 NewsA new survey by Efalex, the Omega-3 & 6 fish oil supplement, has show that for 70% of Brits, fish is firmly off the menu. -
Industry: Standard Set For Wholegrains
28 November 2007 NewsFor the first time, the UK food and grocery industry has developed an agreed definition and minimum levels for wholegrains in foods, meaning that the term 'wholegrain' will have to reflect a product's content. -
Retail: Shoppers Urged To Buy Local
27 November 2007 NewsWith the Christmas budget being spent left right and centre, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) is urging consumers to avoid resorting to large shopping centres, and instead support the quality and diversity offered by local independent retailers. -
Retail: Christmas Will Bring A Boost
26 November 2007 NewsAccording to recent research, food retailers are expecting a four percent growth this Christmas with sales expected to reach almost £12bn this year, five percent more than in 2006. -
Serve Up Sales With Sarnies
23 November 2007 NewsIf you want to boost your lunch sales, then give your sandwich selection an overhaul as new research shows sarnies are a top choice -
Consumers: Shop Local This Christmas
23 November 2007 NewsThe Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Friends of the Earth have joined forces to urge Christmas shoppers to avoid out of town shopping centres and hit their local high street instead. -
Producer: Uktv Food Hero Named
22 November 2007 NewsFollowing months of campaigning, securing public support and wowing Gary Rhodes, Hampshire Fare farmer, James Hague of Daisy’s Dairy near Hook, has been crowned Britain’s Local Food Hero 2007 by UKTV Food, sponsored by Seeds of Change. -
Retail: Local Food Shop Launches Online
22 November 2007 NewsA new web-based initiative, that offers online access to some of the UK’s most highly prized produce, has been launched. -
Retail: Ludlow Food Centre In The Spotlight
22 November 2007 NewsThe popular Sunday morning rural affairs programme, Countryfile, is to feature the Ludlow Food Centre this Sunday 25th November, at 11.00am on BBC One. -
Retail: Top Marks For Butcher
20 November 2007 NewsLocal butcher and food retailer, Cranstons, achieved record-breaking results at the Smithfield Awards. -
Retail: Festive Sales Look Healthy
20 November 2007 NewsAlthough 2007 hasn't been the best year for UK retailers, many are expecting a Merry Christmas, according to findings revealed by the American Express 2007 Retail Monitor. -
Event: Success In The West
19 November 2007 NewsThe very best food and drink producers in the South West and retail and hospitality establishments were honoured at the prestigious ceremony for the Taste of the West Awards 2007, sponsored by Budgens.
