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Mar,
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My London World Food Project is going great. I’m finding the hidden gems of global food in the city I live in. After last weeks trip to Fika to learn about Swedish food, Totally Swedish, the Marylebone branch (there is another branch in Barnes High Street) got in touch to teach me more about Swedish food.
30
Mar,
13
A Nestlé brand that started as an idea to solve the problem of what to do with unsold coffee is celebrating its 75th anniversary and its position as one of the world’s favourite drinks. Continue reading
29
Mar,
13
I’m launching a new platform. I’m supporting British Food Manufactures. All I need you to do is join the group. Run by me, your British Food Ambassador on LinkedIn
29
Mar,
13
The British Pie Awards are into the last few days of entry submission – entry deadline is 10th April with judging taking place on 24th April in Melton Mowbray, the UK’s rural capital of food.
29
Mar,
13
I’ve been to many networking events and drinks evenings in my time, I’ve even hosted a few myself. Canapés are always discussed during the events and can make or break the hosts reputation or the company image. Want to succeed? Contact Frank Dale Foods.
28
Mar,
13
Did you know that one in five UK mums regularly goes without food so that her children can eat or that some youngsters are so embarrassed about not being able to take a packed lunch to school that they play truant? During bitterly cold weather, some families have to make a stark choice - eating or heating.
27
Mar,
13
No, it’s still to early for April Fools. Baxters of Speyside bought Fray Bentos from Princess foods. They wanted to centralise production so they decided to move the Fray Bentos factory to their world famous soup and jam HQ. 500 miles away.
25
Mar,
13
In 1985, when I was 7 and starters when eating out included grapefruit, egg mayonnaise and possibly half a grapefruit Mark Leatham started a brand called Merchant Gourmet.
24
Mar,
13
The Organic Market Report published by the Soil Association (20 March) highlights key areas of growth in online retail, independent outlets and a shift towards younger consumers during 2012.
23
Mar,
13
My Degree and Masters was in Home Economics, trust me, if it was all about cooking I would be very fat now. It’s about all of the factors that affect a family in terms of resources for food, clothing, energy, finances and shelter.
