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Report: Is Local Food Better For The Planet?
04 June 2007 NewsCurrent supermarket proposals to label products with food miles information have come into question after a study found that just two percent of an item's carbon footprint is generated by the journey. -
Report: New Fears Over Meat Safety
01 June 2007 NewsTests to allow the remains of animals to be reintroduced into farm feed for the first time since the BSE crisis are being carried out by European scientists, reported The Times. -
Brits Lead Luxury Lifestyles
01 June 2007 NewsLatest Mintel reseach has revealed that British consumers have a taste for luxury and are willing to spend more to get it -
Retail: High Street Attacks Tesco Take Over
01 June 2007 NewsLocal retailers have hit back against supermarket giant Tesco’s Sixth Corporate Responsibility Review, which states that an investment by Tesco in a town or high street will “benefit” the area. -
Speciality & Fine Food Fair London
01 June 2007 NewsThe Speciality & Fine Food Fair showcases the finest offerings in exceptional food and drink from small producers, UK regional food groups and international suppliers. Open from 2-4 September, and taking place at London’s Olympia, the Speciality & Fine Food Fair creates the perfect environment… -
Retail: High Sales Drives Prices
31 May 2007 NewsA strong demand has encouraged retailers to push prices up in numbers not seen since 1998, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). -
Speciality & Fine Food Fair London
31 May 2007 NewsDedicated to the unique quality and wide-ranging nature of this industry, the Speciality & Fine Food Fair provides a gathering of hundreds of fine food producers from Britain and international regions. All products on display are of exceptional quality, with no stone left unturned in… -
Retail: New Health Label For Alcohol
30 May 2007 NewsRetailers are backing a new label that will appear on alcohol drinks packaging from next year promoting responsible consumption and providing information on the number of units of alcohol within each bottle or can. It will also provide health advice for pregnant women. -
Business: Get Online For Free
29 May 2007 NewsFollowing on from the news that one in ten small businesses still do not have an online presence, companies can now take advantage of a free web domain name and website. -
Report: Fruit & Veg Sales Rise
29 May 2007 NewsAccording to new research from RTS, consumers are turning away from ready meals in favour of fresh fruit and veg. -
Retail: Brc Calls For Road Charge Rethink
25 May 2007 NewsThe British Retail Consortium (BRC) is warning that, without proper investment in public transport, road user charging could lead to tumbleweed town centres and more problems for high street retailers. -
Retail: Declare Your Independence
24 May 2007 NewsUK independent retailers are gearing up for the first ever National Independents' Week (NIW), the campaign to promote local stores in their communities across the UK.
