Innovative ways to feed an ever expanding urban population
By 2050 it has been estimated that the global population will top the 9 billion mark, with an estimated 70% of the world’s people predicted to be living in cities. In the fourth episode of the series, with increasing pressure on available agricultural land and the logistical issues of transporting food over large distances, […]
Joseph Helers Halal Accreditation Opens Door to the Export Market
Multi award winning cheese maker, Joseph Heler, have received a Halal accreditation, not only making their cheese available to the British Muslim community, but also opening doors to export markets in Asia and worldwide. Working with the European Halal Development Agency, the UKs largest independent cheese manufacturer has been evaluated and found to meet […]
George calls for no more delays on Supermarket Watchdog
ANDREW GEORGE MP HOUSE OF COMMONS The MP who chairs the national Grocery Market Action Group (GMAG) has today called on the Government to waste no more time on the setting up of a watchdog to stop large supermarket chains using bully boy tactics with their suppliers. Mr George has warned that every day of […]
Farm shops to battle multiples with Ice
Six of the country’s largest farm food shops have come together for the first time under a new nationwide rewards scheme, called Ice, which allows consumers to buy their products online, in-store or via phone as well as offering a generous reward incentive which competes with similar schemes offered by the major retailers. The […]
Go shopping in 3d at The Virtual Farmers Market
Using the latest in 3D games technology, the VFM is a virtual take on the traditional Farmers market that will allow consumers and specialist food & drink producers to interact in a 3D environment without stepping foot outside their front doors. The VFM programme allows the shopper to stroll freely around over 45 market […]
