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The market for mints is suffering. After seeing growth in the early part of this decade on the back of strong and sugar-free products, sales of mints have performed poorly.

Rentokil Initial has been called in to a number of affected businesses to help deal with the immediate aftermath of swine flu and recommends all businesses take the following three steps: 1.

If possible buy British - not simply to support UK industry, but because after-sales support, servicing and spare parts will be reliable.

Schools Minister, Diana Johnson said: "Four years ago, the majority of children were eating unhealthy meals at school.

However, in a recent survey of UK businesses across a range of industry sectors, almost two thirds of respondents said they did not currently measure or monitor their water use at all, and a huge 85%

The FPB believes that reducing the time and cost of complying with legislation must not be sidelined, particularly as many firms are struggling to survive because of the recession.

Statistics like these show how operators can increase revenue by tapping into customer demand for chilled, blended drinks in the summer.

Commenting as figures showing the number of children eating school meals were released Ms Campbell, a member of the Scottish Parliament's Education Committee said; "We all know that developing healthy

The Flagship Farms programme is designed to promote and share the benefits of sustainable agricultural practices.

Outside of healthcare, work environments are also places of high risk as many of the everyday pieces of equipment users come in to contact with including desk telephones and computer keyboards are oft