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Presents the results of a survey on the preference of consumers for food quality and taste over low prices, conducted by the British Market Research Bureau. Percentage of respondents who avoid products with artificial colouring or additives; Importance of foods with high animal welfare standards to consumers; Support for organic farming by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

Reports on the relaunching of the Red Tractor logo that includes the British flag and text, Assured Food Standard in 2005. Implication of changes in the logo and text for the Red Tractor assurance system; Concern about the sources of food products carrying the Red Tractor label; Attitude of consumers toward food standards.

Reports on a joint call issued by the National Beef Association and the Tenant Farmers' Association in 2005 asking money from the British government to fund a marketing strategy for British farming and food. Objective of the marketing strategy; Statement issued by Sir Donald Curry regarding the call of the associations.

Reports on the importance of investment and a united effort to promote British food and farming industry, according to Guy Smith, a farmer and member of the National Farmers Union in 2005. Reason for the decline in the farming sector; Changes in communication strategies.

Reports on the sales of organic food in Great Britain in 2004. Value of organic retail sales; Percentage of decline in the imports of organic food; Factor that contributed to the sales of organic food according to Soil Association's director Patrick Holden; Food companies that buy organic food from farmers in Great Britain; Sales from farmers' markets across Great Britain.

Reports on the relationship between farmers and the supermarkets in Great Britain which was discussed at the Lib-Dem Party conference organised by the National Farmers' Union in Bournemouth, England on September 20, 2004. Imbalance of power between producers and buyers in the food supply chain; Factors to consider in addressing the conflict between supermarkets and farmers.

Reports on the request of the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) for a new strategy to promote British food in Great Britain as of June 4, 2004. Reason behind the promotional campaign of TFA; Central focus of the food campaign; Importance of consumer information in food purchasing; Goal of TFA for the farm produce industry of Great Britain.

Reports on the criticisms aimed at the performance and budget spending of South West Food and Drink, an organization responsible for promoting and channeling grants to food producers in the West Country, England.