Retail & Industry
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Industry: Ad Ban Rules Widened
12 April 2007 NewsRestrictions on food and drink advertising to under-16s are to be widened to cover non-broadcast media, the Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) has confirmed. -
Retail: Food Centre’s Ready To Open
12 April 2007 NewsThe Ludlow Food Centre, which aims to be a unique market place for quality, locally produced food and drink, will be officially opened on Wednesday 18th April. -
Report: Apple Sales Blossom
11 April 2007 NewsAccording to research by Nielsen, the humble apple is enjoying a surge in popularity amidst competition from so-called superfood fruits and more exotic fruits which are becoming more popular with today’s health conscious consumers. -
Dairy: A Dying Breed
11 April 2007 Newslthough we reported last week that Tesco was aiming to wade in and rescue UK dairy farmers, a new survey suggests that confidence in the sector is at its lowest point since 2004 and more producers intend to quit in the near future. -
Retail: Grocery Inquiry Extended
10 April 2007 NewsThe outcome of the Competition Commission's inquiry into the grocery market has been increased by a further three months. -
Natural Food Takes Centre Stage
10 April 2007 NewsWith an amazing 600 exhibitors, Natural and Organic Products Europe, held at Olympia, London, is set for its best event yet. -
Dairy: Tesco Pledges Support To Farmers
04 April 2007 NewsSupermarket giant, Tesco has announced a range of measures to support UK dairy farmers and bring shoppers even more choice when it comes to buying milk. -
Retail: Use Space To Maximise Sales
02 April 2007 NewsIf they want to get ahead of the multiples, retailers need to maximise their floor space for sales and use wholesalers for storage, says Booker chief executive, Charles Wilson. -
Retail: The End Of Red Tape?
02 April 2007 NewsRetailers could soon have more time to focus on their business rather than fighting through Government red tape if new measures are adopted by civil servants, reports Independent Retail News. -
Maximise Tourist Potential This Summer
30 March 2007 RetailAccording to research, 22% of the UK adult population are planning a trip over the next two weeks inclusive of Easter, making it a lucrative time for boosting sales. -
Campaign: Stop The Waste, Says Scma
29 March 2007 NewsEach year in Britain as much as 3.3 million tons of edible produce is binned, costing the British public an estimated £23bn a year or £885 per household, a fact that has prompted the Stilton Cheese Makers Association (SCMA) to take action. -
Event: A Taste Of Sussex Celebrates
28 March 2007 NewsThe food and drink division of Sussex Enterprise, A Taste of Sussex, is celebrating its third birthday in style at the Hotel Alias Seattle, Brighton Marina.