News
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Retail: Saying No To Foie Gras
20 June 2007 NewsDepartment store group, House of Fraser has announced it is to stop selling foie gras pate on ethical grounds. -
Spotlight On Speciality Food
15 June 2007 NewsThe nation’s most influential foodies will be gathering at London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre from 2nd to 4th September 2007 for the annual Speciality & Fine Food Fair. -
Report: Cider Drinkers Celebrate
14 June 2007 NewsResearch has been revealed showing that some ciders may be just as good as red wine in promoting good health. -
Campaign: Promoting Scottish Food
13 June 2007 NewsNFU Scotland has launched a high profile, national campaign to encourage people to choose Scottish food and drink. -
Event: A Taste Of Spain
13 June 2007 NewsFoccus Gastronómico is the latest bi-annual, gastronomic trade fair, offering buyers and exhibitors the opportunity to forge stronger links with suppliers and retailers from abroad. -
Retail: Local Sourcing A Priority
12 June 2007 NewsA growing number of consumers consider locally sourced goods to be as important as friendly and helpful staff when deciding where to shop, a new study has revealed. -
Retail: Card Transactions Increase
11 June 2007 NewsDebit and credit cards now account for almost 64% of retail turnover, while cash accounts for 32% and cheques just two percent, according to new research from Visa UK and the Centre for Retail Research in Nottingham. -
Study: Organic Footprint Denounced
11 June 2007 NewsDespite being healthier, organic food is not necessarily better for the environment because of the distance it travels to reach consumers, new research has shown. -
Retail: The Big Boys Take Over
08 June 2007 NewsLarge chains will control almost 90% of the retail market by 2016, according to investment bank, Morgan Stanley. -
Drinking Habits Changing
08 June 2007 NewsDespite concerns over binge drinking and extensive media coverage on the matter, the consumption of alcohol in the UK has shown sluggish growth. -
Business: Worry Over Possible Mail Strike
07 June 2007 NewsWith Royal Mail workers expected to vote today on strike action over a pay dispute, The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that any postal strike would severely damage the UK economy. -
Retail: Whole Foods Market Opens
06 June 2007 NewsThe landmark 80,000-square-foot store is the first Whole Foods Market in Europe and marks a major step in expanding the company's brand beyond North America. Whole Foods Market currently operates 189 stores in the United States and Canada, as well as five Fresh & Wild shops…
