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| 10 Jun 2010
Grants and Funding
Have you ever wondered why it always seems to be other businesses' getting grant-aid to help with their development and not yours? The answer is probably because someone is helping to cut through the red-tape, and this is exactly what Food Fix have been able to achieve to help small and medium sized food businesses work towards SALSA approval. more>>
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| 11 May 2010
Growing demand for local food
Recent research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) shows that demand for locally produced food continues to grow despite the recession. 30% of people surveyed had bought local food in the past month, double that in 2006. 57% purchased local food because it was fresher and 54% wanted to support local farmers and producers, up from 29% in 2006. more>>
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| 07 May 2010
SALSA going from strength to strength in 2010
SALSA has been going from strength to strength with a busy start to the year. January saw the launch of Issue 2 of the SALSA Standard, the minor changes to the Standard have been very well received with very few problems. 2009 saw Scheme growth over 2008 increase by 51% and 55% respectively for membership and audits booked. Encouragingly this growth is visible this year with February producing a record month for members joining the Scheme, all keen to source the guidance SALSA offers and gain approval as soon as possible. more>>
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| 07 May 2010
SALSA food visits Food Expo
As one of the owners of the scheme, the NFU has taken on the role of marketing for SALSA and for the first event, took SALSA to Food Expo in March. This was to promote the benefits of the scheme to both trade buyers and suppliers. Food Expo takes place every two years at the NEC and is the UK's largest food and drink exhibition. more>>
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| 07 May 2010
Meet the supplier - Hawkshead Relish
Mark & Maria Whitehead co-owners and founders of the Hawkshead Relish Company which produces artisan preserves have accredited much of the businesses growth to the S.A.L.S.A. Approval which adorns their marketing strategy and materials.
In only 10 years Hawkshead Relish has gone from producing 6 products and selling to Lakeland businesses, to now offering
a range of over 100 handmade culinary creations with a discerning following country wide and to the far flung
reaches of the world.
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| 07 May 2010
Buyer news from supermarket Asda
ASDA knows that growth ambitions for small suppliers vary, some want to conquer the world, some just their local area! We support small suppliers to bring their unique, quality goods to our customers at a pace of growth that matches their ambition and is sustainable for everyone.
Today over 500 local producers supply ASDA with over 6,000 great value local lines, many choosing to distribute their products via our nine hub network that covers 16 British regions. more>>
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| 12 Apr 2010
SALSA suppliers a hit at British Tourism Week 2010
The fourth annual British Tourism Week (BTW) took place from 15 - 21 March 2010 with His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales once again as Patron.This year the launch took place at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales and many local SALSA suppliers took the opportunity to present a fine selection of locally sourced food to hospitality and tourisms finest. more>>
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| 30 Sep 2009
Organic Smokehouse
Not many companies can boast the accolade 'Food Hero' but that's just how Rick Stein described award winning smoked salmon producer The Organic Smokehouse. more>>
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| 30 Sep 2009
Local Sourcing Booms During Recession
A growing appetite for local food has triggered a sales boom of regional produce around Britain as more people seek regional alternatives and innovative local products from their surrounding area, local farmers markets and supermarket aisles. more>>
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| 30 Sep 2009
Lord Mayor Samples Salsa
SALSA suppliers made a special guest appearance at the British Hospitality Association's Annual Luncheon which took place this year at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. more>>
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| 30 Sep 2009
Baxter Storey, Contract Caterer
Operating on a national basis throughout the UK and Ireland, BaxterStorey have an extensive client list and pride themselves on delivering a personal service, which they believe includes better quality, locally sourced food. more>>
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| 18 Sep 2008
SALSA scheme generates interest at Speciality Food Fair
The demand for locally or regionally sourced food and drink has never been higher than in the past twelve months and this year's Speciality Food Fair certainly increased momentum as many local suppliers attended the event and exhibited to thousands of eager industry professionals. more>>
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| 21 Jan 2008
Conference highlights success of SALSA
The SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval Scheme) Stakeholder Meeting took place on Thursday, 17 January at Brown’s Brasserie, London, updating scheme members and industry professionals on the development of the programme to date. more>>
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| FORTHCOMING EVENTS |
| 12 Sep 2010 |
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Hospitaly Action - Polo Day
Beaufort Polo Club,
On Sunday 12th September Beaufort Polo Club will host Hospitality Action’s first ever polo day. The money raised will go directly to those in the hospitality industry who have fallen upon hard times. more>> |
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| 17-18 Sep 2010 |
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Discover Zadar - An Adriatic Odyssey
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Hosted by the City of Zadar, UK Trade & Investment team Croatia, the British Embassy Croatia, the Ministry of Sea, transport and infrastructure, and last,
but not least the Garden Festival team this 2 day business event will highlight all the opportunities in the wider Zadar region. more>> |
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| 19-21 Sep 2010 |
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Food and Drink Journalism
Hertford College,
Food and Drink Journalism is a two-day residential course run by Guy Dimond, Food Editor of Time Out
and Susan Low, Deputy Editor of Delicious. more>> |
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