Fresh & Farming
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Trend: Fair Trade Coffee Sales Heat Up
13 February 2007 NewsWith the approach of Fairtrade Fortnight 2007 (February 26th – March 11th), a new trend continues to brew as more and more businesses and catering establishments are choosing fair trade hot drinks. -
Retail: Purple Love Boosts Sales
13 February 2007 NewsWith Purple Love Week (10th to 17th Feb) well under way, independent retailers across the country are showing their strength in the most colourful ways. -
Export: British Meat Makes Its Mark
12 February 2007 NewsExports of British meat and livestock products have crashed through the £1 billion barrier for the first time in more than ten years. -
Retail: Award Winning Retailers Revealed
09 February 2007 NewsThe winners of this year's UK Best Rural Retailers competition, organised by the Countryside Alliance, were revealed during a recent ceremony in London. -
Farmers: Time To Diversify
08 February 2007 NewsFarm businesses should take a fresh look at diversification opportunities in order to expand, says Sir Don Curry. -
Environment: Be A Lightweight
08 February 2007 NewsRetailers and brand owners could reduce carbon emissions by as much as 48,000 tonnes by 2009 if they use lightweight glass containers. -
Industry: Red Tractor Campaign Hots Up
08 February 2007 NewsAssured Food Standards, the independent organisation set up to manage the Red Tractor food assurance scheme, is investing in a consumer push to raise the profile of the Red Tractor logo and what it stands for. -
Retail: Grocery Sales Strong In January
07 February 2007 NewsLast month was the best January for sales in three years and the grocery sector is leading the way according to the British Retail Consortium. -
Food: Organic Food Row Continues
05 February 2007 NewsFollowing hot on the heels of David Miliband's derogative comments about organic food, Egon Ronay has now described organic food as a con. -
Consumers: Bird Flu Is No Risk Says Fsa
05 February 2007 NewsWith tests confirming that the avian flu which killed 2600 turkeys at a Suffok farm is the H5N1 virus, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising consumers not to panic. -
Business: Are You Web Safe?
02 February 2007 NewsHacking specialist, Encryption Ltd, is urging small business owners to be aware of the threats from malicious hackers, and to make sure their web designers take adequate steps to secure their website. -
Retail: Making A Difference With Muesli
02 February 2007 NewsWith varying tastes and allergy concerns, many customers reject muesli because of the ingredients it contains. However, Longborough Farm Shop has found a solution to this problem.
