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Low Consumer Understanding of Organic
03 September 2014 NewsRecent research has shown that 29 per cent of consumers fully understand the meaning of organic, and that younger shoppers are more likely to look for Red Tractor or Fairtrade-labelled items -
20 years of online retailing – a cause for celebration?
01 September 2014 NewsMid-August 1994 saw the first online transaction take place in the US, and twenty years later the concept has gone from strength to strength. However, this doesn't mean that all businesses have, want to adopt, or use the medium to its full capacity. With some retailers… -
Countdown Begins to Speciality & Fine Food Fair
28 August 2014 NewsThis Sunday sees the opening of the 15th annual Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia Grand, London -
The Bay Tree Celebrates 20 Years
28 August 2014 NewsThe West Country-based producer is marking its 20 year anniversary by running two promotions – one for consumers and the other for trade -
On-Tap Olive Oil Regulations Update
28 August 2014 NewsThe UK Government has updated the law regarding olive oils, including labelling, packaging and selling olive oil on-tap -
Farm Shop & Deli Awards Deadline Extended
27 August 2014 NewsThe popularity of this year's awards has led organisers to extend the deadline for entries to 5pm on Friday 12th September 2014 -
Kent Crisps Announces Rebrand
21 August 2014 NewsA brand new design concept has been created with an updated Kent Crisps logo. Each flavour displays a new iconic image of Kent to emphasize the provenance from the garden of England and of these quintessentially British crisps -
UK Food Origin Improvement
21 August 2014 NewsRecent research carried out by Defra and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has shown that the level of misleading origin labelling on British foods has improved -
Weather Leads to Early Apple Harvest
20 August 2014 NewsThe unseasonably warm weather of early 2014 has led to unusually early apple harvests, which may create a bumper season of cider -
Harrods Launches Gourmet Food Academy
19 August 2014 NewsThe Knightsbridge-based retailer has launched a qualification in gourmet food – the first UK retailer to do so -
Buttermilk Celebrates 50 Years
15 August 2014 NewsThe Buttermilk Confectionery Co has celebrated 50 years of fudge making at its flagship shop in Padstow -
Celebrate Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight
14 August 2014 NewsScottish food and drink will be celebrated at 200 events across the country from 6th-21st September; an ideal opportunity for retailers to discover innovative new brands and products
