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Shropshire salmon seals Russian deal
A smokehouse in rural Shropshire is claiming to be the first British business to export organic produce to Russia. The Organic Smokehouse in Clunbury has clinched a six-figure deal with Russian food distributor Arivera for its...
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Williams to run new Sainsbury's depot
Supply chain specialist Wincanton has been awarded the contract to operate Sainsbury's new manual distribution centre in Northampton and has appointed Gavin Williams to run it. Gavin Williams, who was previously general manager for...
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It's too easy for FSA to recall food says Dilger
The system controlling food recalls discriminates unfairly against food manufacturers because there is no risk involved for the FSA when it issues one, Greencore boss David Dilger claimed this week. The chief executive of the...
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Soft Drinks
Those in search of drinks suppliers at this year's IFE will benefit from a designated section for beverages.At the previous event in 2005, more than 10,000 people were looking to specifically source beers, wines and spirits and a further...
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Kids' food & Drinks
In light of Jamie Oliver's campaign for healthy school meals and the problem of obesity among children, IFE has introduced a new Fit For Kids section, which highlights food and drink products aimed at children.There will be plenty of...
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Leaver to drive sales of Santa Rita wines
Chilean wine company Santa Rita has recruited Richard Leaver as corporate commercial director to provide added focus to the UK and Ireland market. He will be responsible for the direction, development and promotion of all wines within the...
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It's not what we eat - rather how
The industry's GDAs or the Food Standards Agency's traffic lights? I remain unimpressed by both. The former represents a blatant attempt to bamboozle people with opaque percentages so they give up trying to understand and just keep...
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The thin edge of the wedge
So, the deed is done. From 1 April, Ofcom's clampdown on junk food advertising to children under 16 is a legislative reality. But is this the end of the food and drink industry's woes? Is this as bad as it's going to get? Not likely. For...
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Only got a few hours at IFE?
The Yoconut: it's a young coconut, but not as we know itUnlike other young coconuts, with The Yoconut it's not necessary to be skilled at wielding a machete to open the coconut's hard outer shell.This product - displayed...
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Walk the world of flavours
Proof that this year's IFE is a truly international exhibition can be found in the Walk the World village and the ethnic and cultural foods attraction, which is new to the show this year. The exhibition will feature companies from 43...
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natural food
The natural foods section displays a range of products that flag up health benefits with natural ingredients. The Food Doctor has created the 'Just Steam!' range of microwaveable ready meals with quinoa and seeds. Each has been created...
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food on the move
Munching on the move, grab'n'go, dashboard dining, deskfast - whatever you call it, consumer demand for convenient out-of-home snacks continues to grow.According to a survey of visitors to the previous IFE, in 2005, a whopping 6,587 of...
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organic food
Buyers heading to the Organic & Natural Products stands will find food and drink that meets current demand for foods with added health benefits. Alara Wholefoods will be launching the first muesli with organic, gluten-free and Fairtrade...
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Premier relishes a top-down format
Premier Foods is relaunching its Branston Relish range in a chunkier, top-down format that is easier to handle and dispense.The clear squeezy bottle is being introduced for informal eating occasions, and has a curvier design with clear...
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Health & wellbeing
In response to consumer demand for healthy foods and concern about where food comes from, IFE has created two new sections - Health & Wellbeing and Organic & Natural Products. Health & Wellbeing exhibitors will be showing new food and...
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Letter of the week
Non-executive chairman, Tangerine ConfectioneryThe recent Bernard Matthews bird flu outbreak has far-reaching consequences for the British food industry and although the impact on consumer confidence in food safety has been widely...
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Q&A with Neill McFarlane Manager of the Week
What is your greatest challenge and how do you tackle it? Customer service is our number one biggest challenge. I'm committed to providing excellent customer service. We aim to make sure that customers enjoy their shopping experience. We...
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meat products
If you missed British Sausage Week in November, IFE07 will provide the perfect opportunity to catch up on what's new in the banger world. Besides the usual array of meat and poultry products, sausages from across the globe will be on display, along...