News
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Retail: Plans To Cut Carrier Bag Use
28 February 2007 NewsUK retailers have agreed to reduce the overall environmental impact of their carrier bags by 25% by the end of 2008. -
Environment: Dreaming Of A Green Future
27 February 2007 NewsWith environmental concerns becoming more of an issue, the Government has pledged to work with the food and farming industry to develop a system of 'green' labelling for food. -
Report: Make A Difference With Fairtrade Fortnight
27 February 2007 NewsAs fairtrade fornight begins, latest figures have revealed that sales are at an all-time high, prompting calls from the Fairtrade Foundation for even greater pressure for change -
Business: Bank Note Gets A Revamp
26 February 2007 NewsThe humble £20 note will get a re-design as from 13th March, when the Bank of England brings in a revised edition which offers enhanced security for retailers. -
Report: Snack Market Takes A Dive
23 February 2007 NewsA new report has revealed that the UK sweet and salty snacks market has seen disappointing sales in the wake of Government efforts to reduce obesity by alerting consumers to the importance of a healthy diet. -
Trends: Healthy Food Sales On The Up
22 February 2007 NewsAccording to a new report, consumer concerns over health issues are boosting sales of food and drink brands that offer a clear health message. -
Retail: Scottish Food Sales On The Up
21 February 2007 NewsAccording to the Scottish Retail Consortium and Royal Bank of Scotland Retail Sales Monitor, food and drink sales in Scotland have shown their strongest growth since March 2005. -
Health: British Poultry Is Safe, Says Fsa
20 February 2007 NewsThe Food Standards Agency (FSA) has sought to reassure consumers that poultry products from the UK are safe to eat in the wake of the recent high profile health scare regarding an outbreak of bird flu. -
Retail: Waitrose Welcomes Dairy Report
19 February 2007 NewsMultiple retailer, Waitrose has today welcomed the findings of the All Party Parliamentary Report on Dairy Farming. -
Report: Labelling Scheme ‘misleading’
19 February 2007 NewsAccording to The National Heart Forum the food industry's scheme, in opposition to the Government-backed Food Standards Agency's "traffic light" proposal, is "fundamentally flawed" and makes food look healthier than it actually is. -
Retail: “don’t Predict Doom,” Says Top Adviser
16 February 2007 NewsDavid Bush, head of Grant Thornton's retail services, urged retailers to “keep a sense of perspective” after the Office for National Statistics announced that January's 1.8% fall in sales was the sharpest since January 2003. -
Packaging: Waste Not, Want Not
16 February 2007 NewsThe Women's Institute (WI) is to continue its campaign against excess packaging.
