THE government's determination to hit its environmental targets is being brought down to farm level with the creation of three "green" farms.

A VERY guarded and qualified expression of optimism was given this week by statistics guru Stuart Ashworth of Quality Meat Scotland when he was asked how he saw future livesto

HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England, October 6 /PRNewswire/ -- With Christmas fast approaching, now's the time to start thinking about how to attract more customers during the festive season. Gourmet food supplier, ( http://www.cotswold-fayre.co.uk/ ), Cotswold Fayre, has a huge range of Christmas products, perfect for farm shops, delicatessens and specialist food outlets looking to increase their business this Christmas. Cotswold Fayre is offering all customers who have never ordered from them before a 10% discount off their first order as a festive gesture.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Through October 31, Breads of the World, the Panera Bread franchisee for central and southwestern Ohio, will honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering a Pink Ribbon Bagel -- loaded with cherry chips and real bits of Bing cherries and cranberries. A portion of the proceeds from each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold will benefit the American Cancer Society. This year Panera Bread has partnered with both The Glass Thimble in Columbus, OH and Stitches Quilt Shop out of Cincinnati, to encourage guests to participate in a quilt campaign. The 'Joined In Hope' Pink Ribbon Bagel Campaign will give customers the opportunity to decorate a 6x6 inch piece of fabric with a special message of hope targeted toward survivors, those who have passed and other loved ones living with breast cancer. Additionally, for the first time, a celebrity quilt with squares created and signed by Ohio celebrities will be auctioned off with proceeds going to charity.

SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China-Biotics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHBT) ("China-Biotics", "the Company"), a leading Chinese firm specializing in the manufacture, research, development, marketing and distribution of probiotics products, today announced that the Company's management team will attend the 2009 ROTH China Conference held October 12-14, in Miami, Florida.

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HARBIN, China, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CKGT), a vertically integrated grower, developer, manufacturer and marketer of a variety of cactus-based products in China, announced today that the company has signed a five-year cooperative production agreement with Jiangsu Nanhuanghai Industry & Commerce Co., Ltd. to produce cactus-based cigarettes. The new patented cactus cigarettes are expected to increase sales by approximately $220,000 in the fourth quarter.

CANTON, Mass., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- With the autumn leaves changing colors and temperatures cooling, Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, every day stop for coffee and baked goods, today unveiled a harvest of foods and beverages celebrating the flavors of the season. Emphasizing the beloved traditional tastes of pumpkin and apple, Dunkin' Donuts' fall lineup features both new items and returning favorites guaranteed to help people on-the-go capture the spirit of fall, including the brand's very first low-fat muffin.

Shares in Tesco, the UK's largest retailer, dipped in early trading this morning (6 October) after the company booked rising half-year profits - but slowing like-for-like sales growth.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the United States Department of Agriculture, students who start the day with breakfast perform better at school. Aunt Jemima® Frozen Pancakes make it possible for kids to jump-start the school day with a homemade tasting breakfast that can be ready in minutes in the toaster or microwave and shared with the whole family. That's why Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes wants parents to photograph their "Morning Moments" with their kids for the chance to win a family vacation to a warm location and other great prizes.