Food and Drink
Consumers are getting social with Merchant Gourmet for Christmas
Christmas would not be Christmas without Chestnuts, whether they are roasted over an open fire or enjoyed as the bases of some hearty homemade stuffing or stews.

A good beer should be treated with respect!
It can take months to brew a good cask of beer. And real ale, that is traditionally brewed and allowed to mature naturally in the barrel needs to be looked after in the same way you would expect to care for a fine wine.

Japanese inspired Koji revolutionises soft drink market
KOJI, a new premium soft drink inspired by a traditional Japanese infusion process, has been introduced to the on-trade by a South West company, Future Drinks Ltd, to offer a healthier option for bar and café goers.

Devon cuisine: Food and drink you must try in Devon
No visit to Devon is complete without sampling some of the delicious cuisine on offer so here are a few things you must try if you are on holiday in Devon.
The spice before Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, food manufacturers and bakers looking to create quality dishes and desserts should start stocking up on seasonal spices, dried fruits and nuts from EHL Ingredients, a leading importer, blender and packer of natural food ingredients.
Once in a lifetime Glenfarclas whisky tastings at The Capital Hotel
The Capital Hotel and Bar, located in London’s exclusive Knightsbridge minutes from Harrods and Harvey Nichols, is now offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for guests to taste the renowned Glenfarclas whisky.

All-day Sunday brunch at Le Metro Wine Bar and Bistro
Le Metro, Knightsbridge’s local wine bar and bistro, has now introduced Sunday brunch to its menu, available from 11.30am – 18.00pm.
Half of Brits would serve ‘out of date’ food to guests
One in three Brits has out of date food in their fridge, it has been revealed. Researchers, who polled 2,019 adults, found millions of us have cheese, jars of curry sauce, yoghurt or eggs which are long past their best.

Be inspired by the romantic mood of Italy while making pasta
A battle of the sexes is on the cards at a pasta making workshop being staged on Sunday, October 21 by the country’s largest socialising and dating club, Dinner Dates.

Jamie's 15-Minute Meals app
Channel 4 has announced the launch of its new Jamie's 15-Minute Meals app on iOS to accompany Jamie Oliver's brand new TV series for Channel 4 this autumn.

Have an indulgent trip to ‘Le Manoir’ with like-minded people
Raymond Blanc’s renowned Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons is not the sort of venue to which you would wish to travel alone, without someone to share the experience with you. You might also struggle to put together a group yourself.

DNA sequencing to create new rice variety with greater health benefits
DNA techniques are being used to analyse genes in rice in pioneering research which aims to develop a new variety of the grain with greater health benefits.

Game season celebrated by Hillbrooke Hotels with dedicated menus
Game is the wild, natural and free range alternative to beef, pork, lamb and chicken and all six Hillbrooke hotels will be offering a dedicated 2012 winter game menu, from October 6, celebrating the best of the countryside's distinctive meats.

The Hungry Sailors set sail for Falmouth Oyster Festival
Dick and James Strawbridge of ITV's 'The Hungry Sailors' have set their sights on Falmouth Oyster Festival to feature in their new television series, to be aired in 2013.

Millie's Cookies launch cookie-lovers dream wedding cake
With the launch of the new Wedding Cookie Cupcake range the Millie's Cookies wedding series is now complete, offering both Wedding Favours and Wedding Cookie Cupcakes to help celebrations along.