Shloer has new taste of summer drink for your summer days

Now you can make the perfect Summer’s day even better by drinking Shloer’s brand new Summer Fruit Punch. The limited edition flavour is light and fruity and is ideally refreshing on a sunny day.

Ideal for the grand garden party, or simply enjoyed at a Sunday Social barbecue, Shloer’s Summer Fruit Punch is best served ‘dressed to impress’. Conjure up the typical tastes of summer: mint leaves, slices of orange and cucumber and fresh juicy strawberries, all served in a jug over ice – perfect for sharing.

The natural alcohol alternative

Shloer uses only the finest ingredients to create a delicious non-alcoholic sparkling juice drink. All varieties make a tasty grape-based alternative to alcohol, suitable for all the family - including those who want to enjoy the Summer social circuit without drinking alcohol. Shloer contains no preservatives, artificial colours, sweeteners or flavourings and is available from all major supermarkets.

Best served shared – on any occasion

Shloer’s Summer Fruit Punch will add a little sparkle to any social gathering planned or impromptu: That might be sharing with friends during one of the many Spring bank holidays or serving at a wedding or a Royal Wedding street party.

Entertaining Inspiration

If the warm weather (or the thought of it) has left you longing to get a group of friends together but you need inspiration with your menu, then you might like to check out The Shloer Sunday Cookbook, you'll find it at the official Shloer Facebook page, www.facebook.com/shloer

The recipes you’ll find there are created by devoted Shloer fans themselves, around a ‘simple and sharing’ principle.

Share recipes and win

It’s easy to contribute your own tasty dishes, or vote for your favourites on their Shloer Sunday Cookbook, either way you have the chance to win some fabulous prizes such as cookery lessons with an expert chef.
A flavour for everyone

Shloer is available in White Grape, Red Grape, Rose, Apple & White Grape, White Grape, Raspberry & Cranberry, White Grape & Elderflower and new Summer Fruit Punch - RRP £2.29

France's love for UK food exports driving demand for cheap postage options, claims Parcels Please

According to information from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), exports from the UK increased for the sixth consecutive year in 2010. With exports to the value of £10.83 billion, the industry enjoyed a 11.4 per cent increase on the levels for 2009.

While the majority of the exported food went to Ireland - despite its recent economic troubles - a large portion of the UK's exports were sent to France. The Netherlands, Germany and Spain additionally remained popular destinations for UK produce while other countries, such as Hong Kong, the USA and the UAE, also enjoyed a boom.

Overall, the produce most highly desired by other countries came from the dairy sector, but fish and meat also enjoyed a significant increase. What's more, prepared foods such as soups, sauces, rice and ice cream, as well as baking products and cereal, all received a boost in 2010.

A spokesperson for international delivery experts (http://www.parcelsplease.co.uk/) Parcels Please said that many people may be surprised by the most commonly exported foods: "Here in the UK there are a lot of people who think we are lagging behind other countries when it comes to fine food - especially when you're talking about cheeses and meats - as there are so many other European countries like France and Italy who enjoy a much better reputation.

"But that's just not the case, the UK is home to some fantastic produce, and the news that dairy was the most popular export just goes to show we can compete with the big boys when it comes to products such as cheese or yoghurt."

The report from the FDF supports the belief the food and drink industry in the UK is an important one for the economy as a whole, and Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice has spoken out about how important the export sector is to the UK's producers.

Reliance on the export business means that postage and packaging companies who deal with overseas orders could find that their services are more frequently in demand. Furthermore, for local producers who are struggling to capitalise on the popularity of UK food stuffs, a cheap delivery service can make all the difference to their profits.

According to Parcels Please, this margin can be the difference between a successful business and a struggling one. A spokesman explained: "When you're operating on a tight margin, any extra cost savings can make a huge difference to your business. Many local producers have been hit by the effects of the recession and there are some who are struggling to survive.

"While news that UK exports remain strong is welcome, businesses need to be able to utilise things such as services offering (http://www.parcelsplease.co.uk/cheapest-parcels-to-europe/de...) cheap parcels to France and other countries with a high demand for UK goods, to help them make sure they are turning a profit and continuing to benefit the country's economy as a whole."