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Blue Ice Vodka, an American potato vodka produced at Distilled Resources in the US announced a benchmark achievement among the spirits industry, earning distinction as the first spirit brand in…

as Kent’s ‘Food &Drink Heroes’ win from across the ‘Garden of England’ As dozens of the county’s leading food and drink producers, retailers and hospitali…

More than one in five Brits consumes at least five portions of fruit & veg daily However, Brits devote less % of total grocery/personal care spend to fresh foods than all European countries e…

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Christmas Shopping and Planning What will you find in your stocking this year? Last year, clothing (58%), books (49%) and perfume, aftershave and toiletries (46%) were Britain’s top three C…

With TV shows, books and celebrity chefs all singing the praises of the joys of baking, it seems home baking is enjoying a true renaissance in the UK. New research from Mintel on home baking reveals…

Previously a no-go for the nation’s wine buffs, the latest Mintel research finds that screw tops, boxes and pouches are being seen as increasingly credible options among Britain’s w…

The Meat Advisory Panel reaffirms the need for iron Red meat is a useful source of iron in the diet, containing the highly bioavailable haem iron. Haem iron is readily absorbed and utilised by the …

As a summer to remember for Britain draws to a close, many consumers will be putting away their bunting, hanging up their holiday gear and getting back to the normal 9 - 5 routine. However, while ma…

Taywell’s artisan ice creams and sorbets have proved a hit with judges at the 2012 Great Taste Awards after winning no fewer than FOUR awards. The company’s XXX …

Despite the challenging economic environment, consumers are still keen to indulge their taste for the finer things in life, according to new research released by TNS. The Commitment Economy, an ind…

With the total amount of foreign fast food outlets in China set to break the 50,000 mark this year - up from 48,477 in 2011 and 36,037 in 2006 - and 44% of Chinese consumers saying that they plan to…

Horsham Best, Red River and Brighton Blonde produced by Horsham based WJ King have just won gold at the coveted Great Taste 2012 awards after being judged by a panel of 350 of th…

Wine experts have voted sherry an ‘outstanding match’ with the UK’s favourite summer take away – fish and chips.Wine critics including Ewan Lacey from Channel 4’s …

Dr Colette Backwell has been appointed as the new Director of the Scottish Food and Drink Federation (SFDF). Dr Backwell is a respected scientist with expertise in food, nutrition, farming and anim…

The International Beer Challenge awarded Kent’s Chapel Down vineyard a gold medal for its Curious Brew premium lager. The world's largest breweries enter the annual beer maker’s “…

With a bumper summer of British celebrations in progress, many households in Britain will be stocking up on alcohol. However, there may be more moderation this year as latest research from Mint…

British spreadable cheese brand Dairylea has announced its new recipe made from all natural ingredients. Dairylea has been a favourite on family shopping lists for over 60 years and this developmen…

The Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) has launched a consultation on the criteria that will be used to evaluate the farm animal welfare management practices of food businesses.Later …

For food & drink businesses that are considering how to finance business growth, Raisedough offers crowdfunding – an innovative social finance option. You only have to turn on the televis…

NEW YORK (GBI Research), 10 May 2012 - The demand for flexible packaging chemical polyethylene terephthalate (PET) witnessed growth of around 7% CAGR last decade, due to its diverse application in a…

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hh97t7/global_carbonated) has announced the addition of the "Global Carbonated Soft Drinks" report. It provides top-line qualitative…

New research from Carte Noire Instinct shows Brits just how to enjoy the perfect cup of coffee. And it doesn’t take place in a trendy coffee shop with a handsome barista as you might expect, b…

Blue Ice Vodka, an American potato vodka produced at Distilled Resources in the US announced …

as Kent’s ‘Food &Drink Heroes’ win from across the ‘Garden of Englan…

More than one in five Brits consumes at least five portions of fruit & veg daily However, B…

Looking for ideas about last minute Mother's Day afternoon tea in London availability for tomorrow…