Food & Beverage Stores

Supermarkets selling alcohol 'cheaper than water'

Leading supermarkets are still selling some cut-price booze for less than bottled water, research has found. Discounted own-brand alcohol goes on sale for as little as 23p a can, according to charity Addaction. The research...

Tesco to unveil worst UK sales figures since early 1990s

Tesco is set to post its worst UK sales figures since the early 1990s, providing further evidence of the carnage on the high-street. By Richard Fletcher and Yvette Essen A poll of analysts ahead of the supermarket chain's...

Twothirds of Britons plan credit crisis Christmas food

Almost two-thirds of Britons are planning to cut the cost of Christmas by making their own mince pies, puddings, stuffing and sauces, rather than paying more for ready-made food, according to a survey. A total of 61.5 per cent...

Online sales set to rise by 10% this Christmas

Online Christmas sales are set to increase by 10% this year as more consumers use the internet for their Christmas gift and food shopping, according to research from the business advisory firm, Deloitte.

Bangkok feeling the pain of isolation

The Four Seasons hotel has taken French oysters and artichokes off the menu. Nearly a week after protesters besieged Bangkok's international airport, the Thai capital is feeling the sting of aeronautical isolation. The head of...

Downtown Reno market sets grand opening Saturday

By KRISTIN S. LARSEN • klarsen@rgj.com • November 30, 2008 Eight shops and eateries in the new West Street Market are opening their doors this week in time for a Saturday grand opening. The West Street Market is the latest Reno...

What consumers really think about sustainable foods

Are consumers under too much pressure to be healthy? Has the global financial crisis sidelined the promotion of sustainable food? PhD candidate Angie Clonan, from the Division of Nutritional Sciences, will send out 2,500...

Coles to Drive Aussie Pork Message

AUSTRALIA - Over the next few weeks Coles supermarkets will start to use distinctive labels to help Australian consumers more clearly identify and buy Australian pork. Coles will display, the bright pink “Australian Pork” logo,...

Government to ban happy hours and drink promotions

Pubs and supermarkets are to be barred from offering "irresponsible" drinks promotions under new laws to be unveiled by the Government this week. By Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor A ban on happy hours, free drinks for...

From plastic to fantastic

By CLAIRE McENTEE - The Dominion Post | Monday, 01 December 2008 GREEN BAGS: The grandtotel recyclable and reusable bag earned a bronze award at the Plastics Industry Biennial Design Awards for Ali Middleton's company Totel. A...

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