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Business: Stand And Deliver
25 October 2007 NewsThe launch of a unique delivery service by regional food group, Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) is being hailed a huge success by participating producers. -
Packaging: More Recycling Needed
23 October 2007 NewsA government survey showing that 40% of UK food packaging cannot be recycled will add to the pressure on manufacturers to make the switch. -
Farming: Raising The Profile
23 October 2007 NewsA drive to increase the amount of Welsh produce actually eaten in Wales will be launched by the Welsh Assembly Government in the New Year. -
Cheese: Gaining Eu Recognition
23 October 2007 NewsStaffordshire Cheese has become the latest UK product to be recognised under EU law for its quality and regional identity. -
Cheese: Revival Of The Fittest
22 October 2007 NewsA campaign to revitalise the fortunes of Cheshire cheese – once the nation’s favourite – has been launched. -
Retail: Brighton Bans Plastic
22 October 2007 NewsAs the environmental debate rages on, Brighton has declared a blanket ban on plastic bags. -
Business: Small Firms Under-insured
19 October 2007 NewsThree quarters of the UK's small businesses are breaking the law and risking fines of up to £2,500 a day because they don't have the right insurance, according to research by Finaccord for British Gas Business. -
Retail: Focus On Innovation
18 October 2007 NewsSpeaking at Anuga this week, Spar boss, Dr Gordon Campbell said that retailers are operating in a "time of turbulence" and need to innovate to ride out cost pressures and the changing needs of consumers. -
Retail: Ludlow Goes On Air
18 October 2007 NewsSandy Boyd, managing director of the Ludlow Food Centre, will feature on BBC Radio Four’s ‘The Food Programme’ this Sunday 21st October 2007, discussing with presenter Sheila Dillon whether it is possible for major supermarket chains to respond adequately to the increasing public appetite for locally… -
Retail: Cheese Shop Comes Out On Top
16 October 2007 NewsFollowing five years of hard work, John and Jules Natalacen at cheese shop, Churchmouse Cheeses, have been awarded UK Best Speciality Cheese Shop 2007 at the Retail Cheese Awards, sponsored by the Grocer magazine and Dairy Crest. -
Retail: Fear Of Going Online
16 October 2007 NewsHalf of small businesses that want an online shop haven't got one - because they think there are too many obstacles to negotiate, says a survey by Amenworld.com. -
South West Shops Fight Climate Change
15 October 2007 NewsDelicatessens, farm shops and many other retailers signed up to last month's Climate Friendly Fortnight to help shrink the country's foodprint.
