Eight regional distribution centres will provide a better, more
efficient service for Interbrew's horeca customers in its home
market of Belgium, the company claims.
The dominance of the sandwich among UK menus keeps many office
workers anchored to their desks at lunchtime - a concept which
would shock most Continental Europeans, who feel the need for a
break at lunchtime.
The Food and Drink Federation in the UK has formed a new sub-group
which will focus on the fast-growing vegetarian and meat-free
industry. The group will promote innovation and quality, as well as
encouraging consumers to eat more...
Eating breakfast at work is likely to become a regular occurrence
in the future, as the number of office canteens continues to rise
and as consumers spend more of their time at work. But in contrast,
weekend breakfasts are likely...
More rumours have surfaced regarding UK retailer Safeway - this
time that it is to be acquired by the Royal Bank of Scotland and
its stores sold off to rival supermarket groups. The rumours have
once again been dismissed by analysts.
The Soil Association's fifth annual Organic Retailer of the Year
Award in the UK has been won by Sainsbury, but Waitrose, M&S
and Tesco were all praised for their organic business practices.
A busy month of both holiday shopping and preparing for the start
of the school year boosted sales at French retailers in August,
according to the latest figures.
