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Food Labelling Plans
30 July 2009 NewsProducts without 'best before' and 'sell by' stickers are a step towards reducing food waste, announced Environment and Food Secretary, Hilary Benn, last month -
A Host Of First Time Exhibitors Set For Speciality & Fine Food Fair
29 July 2009 NewsMore than one third of exhibitors at Speciality & Fine Food Fair this year will be brand new. In an unprecedented move, which seemingly defies the credit crunch, a whole host of businesses from across the speciality, local and regional artisan food industries will be showcasing… -
Cheese Comes Out On Top At Nantwich
29 July 2009 NewsCheese makers from all over the world entered their top products for this year's Nantwich International Cheese Awards, where a traditional British maker came out on top. -
Public Gains Industry Insight
29 July 2009 NewsPaul Kingsworth's book, The Battle Against the Bland, was recently reviewed by The Guardian's, Nicholas Lezard, as a book 'everyone should read.' -
Organic Debate Update
29 July 2009 NewsIn the wake of a mixed press, fuelled by controversial discussions into the future of our agricultural systems, organic farming has been given a tentative thumbs-up, according to a new report by the University of Reading -
The Proof Is In The Pudding
29 July 2009 NewsBakewell pudding will soon be recognised with a national day, if a family-run campaign succeeds to convince its local tourism board that the idea is a worthy one -
Deli Wedding Lists?
28 July 2009 NewsAn estimated 270,000 UK weddings take place every year with guests spending up to £13.8 billion* on gifts - a sales opportunity waiting to be exploited -
Meat Calculator To Maximise Sales
22 July 2009 NewsA new tool to ensure farm shops and butchers are correctly pricing their meat products, has been launched by EBLEX. -
Are You Britain’s Cheese Champion?
21 July 2009 NewsSpeciality Food and the British Cheese Awards are on the hunt to find the best cheese counter in the UK! -
Farm Shops Defy Recession
20 July 2009 NewsA growing appetite for local food is triggering a sales boom at farm shops across Britain as more people seek an alternative to the bland aisles of their local supermarket, reveals FARMA. -
Have Beauty Foods Had Their Day?
17 July 2009 NewsFirst there were superfoods, then beauty foods invaded the market place, but according to recent research, these aren't having the anticipated effect -
Having Some Christmas Inspiration
15 July 2009 NewsFive months and already counting: a farm shop in Kent is ready to capitalise on this year's festive custom
