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Food: Weather Causes Seasonal Slump
18 July 2007 NewsA wet June is to blame for a considerable slump in summer seasonal produce, according to market analyst, AC Nielsen. -
Retail: Plastic Bag Tax Plans
17 July 2007 NewsPlans for a tax on plastic carrier bags in London are being slammed by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) which says the idea is born of ignorance and flies in the face of a national voluntary agreement retailers reached with the Government just months ago. -
Retail: Weather Affects Cheese Prices
16 July 2007 NewsDue to freak weather and the runaway global demand for milk, industry experts are warning that the price of cheese is likely to soar by Christmas if the cost of milk increases as expected. -
Retail: Food Sales Slowed In June
11 July 2007 NewsThe release of June's retail sales figures by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that, despite a three percent increase compared to the same period last year, the sales of food products have been aversely affected by last month's bad weather. -
Event: Health & Well-being On Show
11 July 2007 NewsSANA, the 19TH International Exhibition of Natural Products, will open its doors in Bologna, Italy, from 13th to 16th September 2007. -
Business: Retailers Feel The Pressure
10 July 2007 NewsUK independent retailers are set to come under pressure following the hike in interest rates to 5.75% last week, according to Alliance & Leicester. -
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09 July 2007 NewsSign up to our Weekly Newsletter today to be in with a chance of winning a luxury food hamper and tickets to the Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival -
Retail: New Scheme For Farm Shop
06 July 2007 NewsThe Moorlands Farm Shop, which is run by the Sargent family and located on the Fishleigh Estate, in Okehampton, has now made its meat available to the restaurant and hotel trade. -
Retail: More Expansion For Ludlow
05 July 2007 NewsAs from Tuesday 10th July 2007, visitors to the Ludlow Food Centre will be able to enjoy a cup of freshly ground coffee and a delicious home-cooked meal at the Conservatory Barn Café, situated just 25 yards from the store entrance. -
Business: Rates Expected To Rise
04 July 2007 NewsInterest rates are widely tipped to rise again this week, as the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) starts its monthly rate-setting meeting. -
Business: Scottish Food On The Map
02 July 2007 NewsA new food map of the Scottish Highlands has been produced by a group of consumers, community farmers, crofters, groups and retailers to promote local produce. -
Creating A Buzz
29 June 2007 NewsAccording to latest research from Mintel, honey sales are seeing their best year yet.
