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Focus On Scotland: Nick Nairn’s rallying cry
Scottish celebrity chef Nick Nairn dislikes being characterised as "a tub-thumping patriot", but as he prepares to launch his first, avowedly regional, range of chilled foods including a whole Haggis Nairn complains that his homeland is "still woefully under-represented south of the border"
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‘Super-welfare’ eggs set to make UK debut
A new egg production system from the Netherlands that is claimed to produce eggs to higher animal welfare standards than organic and free-range could soon be coming to the UK. Rondeel eggs come in packs of seven and are produced in a...
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Girls design an ethical plaster range for One
Ethical brand One is launching a pack of children's plasters developed by a group of schoolgirls. The One Careplast animal print plasters were designed by three students at Bushey Meads School, Hertfordshire, who entered a national...
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Krispy Kreme set to double UK presence
Krispy Kreme is set to open 10 new stores a year over the next five years doubling its UK presence.The doughnut maker entered the UK market in 2003 and now has 47 branches as well as concessions in 200 Tesco stores. It reported a 12.6%...
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Focus On Scotland: Thumbs down to salmond’s ‘Tesco tax’
Scotland can be a minefield for retailers more accustomed to operating south of the border. The Scottish government's new majority status is set to reignite the debate over minimum alcohol pricing, for instance.
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NewsFocus On Scotland: Scotland eyes organic growth
The Scottish government wants the organic sector to be a key driver in its ambitious plans to grow food and drink sales. But that’s only half the story, as Virginia Matthews reports
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Focus On Scotland: Innovations
Seafood producer Loch Fyne is showcasing some of the best of Scotland's seasonal food and drink with a new range of summer hampers.
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Focus On Scotland: Younger punters key to market
They've both traditionally attracted an older, overwhelmingly male audience but now the whisky and real ale industries are eyeing up new customers.
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Focus On Scotland: Scots want local, if the price is right
The export market might be buoyant, but domestic demand for Scottish food and drink isn't miles behind and Scots don't just want the obvious fare.
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NewsOnline wine growth set to outstrip food – Tesco
Online sales of wine at Tesco are predicted to grow faster than the retailer's online grocery and non-food sales over the next four years. Tesco BWS director Dan Jago said the "elastic walls and shelves" of Tesco's online business ...
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NewsQuenby Hall Stilton in US listeria recall
Just weeks after going into administration, stilton maker Quenby Hall Dairy has been hit by more bad news. US food distributor Schratter Foods recalled a batch of Quenby Hall Stilton on 18 May after routine testing revealed listeria. The...
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NewsSainsbury’s new potatoes rival Jerseys
Sainsbury’s has launched a UK-grown baby new potato variety that’s similar to Jersey Royals but sold outside the traditional May season. Taste the Difference British Gems (rsp: £3) are grown in East Anglia and the West Country, and will…
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NewsRabobank: orange juice will stay pricey
Orange juice prices are set to stay high for the next decade even though production this season is expected to improve, and wholesale prices will need to be passed on to consumers, Rabobank has warned.
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New northern region MD for Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury's has appointed a new managing director for the north as the retailer bids to expand its store estate in the region. David Furness will take on the role at the end of August, heading Sainsbury's stores across the north of...
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NewsGood cause for Camelot to celebrate as sales hit all-time high
Record ticket sales have helped National Lottery operator Camelot to revenues of £5.82bn – an all-time high.
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NewsEaster sizzler drives roast lamb sales down by 37%
It may once have been the traditional Easter roast, but high prices and the warm weather mean Brits have been falling rapidly out of love with roast lamb, with sales plummeting more than a third this Easter. Volume sales of lamb roasts...
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NewsSainsbury’s pipped by Tesco in grapple over British apples
Tesco has lauded its British credentials after overtaking Sainsbury's as the UK's biggest seller of homegrown apples and pears. Tesco has sold 31,408 tonnes of its British-grown fruit this season 35.4% more than in 2009-2010, while...
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NewsNow Levi Roots gets into the crisp market
He's given us Reggae Reggae sauces, ketchup, relishes, cooking sauces, ready meals, soft drinks, pizza, cookbooks and even a music festival so it was only a matter of time before Levi Roots put his name to crisps.
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NewsCoca-Cola signals China intent with Shanghai shares move
Coca-Cola has unveiled plans to list on the Shanghai stock exchange. The soft drinks giant said yesterday it had begun talks with the Chinese authorities over securing a secondary listing in Shanghai – potentially providing a platform to accelerate its growth in the local market.
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NewsDemonstrators descend on Sainsbury’s in row over family credentials
Sainsbury’s has been accused of double standards over its Feed Your Family campaign in a row over workers’ rights. More than 100 DHL staff are expected to stage a protest outside Sainsbury’s London HQ this morning over changes to shift patterns.