Food News
Brits keen to leave cities for slice of farm life
Stressful city life is taking its toll on the nation with as many as one in four Brits prepared to take a pay cut to escape the hustle and bustle of the city in favour of a life in the countryside.
The future of organic
The hunt is on for three future stars of the organic industry. Organic food brand Seeds of Change will be funding them as they take a newly created work-based diploma in Organic Horticulture Production, alongside full time employment at leading organic charity, Garden Organic.
Cider, calvados and gourmet cookery in Normandy
For those inspired by Masterchef – currently being screened on BBC1 – and fancy brushing up their culinary skills, help is at hand in Normandy from specialist operator, Belle France.
Home-made ice cream made easier with Cuisinart
Ice cream is the ultimate treat on a hot summer’s day and with a Cuisinart Ice Cream maker it couldn’t be simpler to prepare home-made ice cream, which not only tastes delicious but has no chemicals or additives included, just fresh natural ingredients.
Wagamama food-ordering app for iPhone
iPhone users with a taste for the pan-asian flavours of wagamama can now order their favourite food on the move thanks to the launch of the restaurant chain’s new iPhone application. The company is the first restaurant chain in the uk to launch its own iPhone app, which is free to download from apple’s iPhone app store.
Get your boys baking
Think of all the famous chefs you know. Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Marcus Wareing, Heston Blumenthal, Marco Pierre White. Notice a trend? They’re all men. And traditionally, all the best bakers are male too.
Raise a ‘toast’ to 50 years of the Rover’s Return
A life size recreation of Coronation Street’s iconic Rover’s Return pub, made entirely from Warburtons bakery products, has been unveiled to shoppers at The Trafford Centre in Manchester today. The artwork celebrates the launch of Warburtons official involvement in Coronation Street’s 50th Anniversary, as a Best of British brand.
Mouth-watering crisps made from natural ingredients
Red Sky, the first crisp range to be made from 100% natural ingredients, has introduced a new mouth-watering flavour: Sea Salt & Suffolk Cider Vinegar.
How to boost your body’s natural defences
Actimel is a great way to help support the body's natural defences, when consumed every day as part of a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle. However, there are other things you can also do every day to help.
A berry tasty way to start the day
Actimel, the UK’s favourite probiotic drinking yogurt, has launched Raspberry, the latest addition to the delicious range of 10 flavours.
Be a devil in the kitchen with the Kitchen Devils knife range
A Kitchen Devils knife is the prized possession of thousands of cooks around the country. Since 1966 Kitchen Devils have provided outstanding quality knives at everyday prices and have become a brand trusted and recommended by many.
First re-sealable drinks can hits UK shelves
The UK’s first ever re-sealable drinks can, will make history this month when new energy drink, ‘No Fear Extreme Energy’ hits the shelves.
Fresh veg for your freezer
Birds Eye is introducing a new Field Fresh range - a delicious and healthy collection of frozen vegetables guaranteed to make any meal mouth-watering.
Get inspired to grow your own with the RHS
With the appetite for local, seasonal produce on the rise, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) kicks off its 2010 Grow Your Own Campaign on 6th March with a weekend of special events across its four gardens (Wisley in Surrey, Harlow Carr near Harrogate, Hyde Hall near Chelmsford and Rosemoor in Devon).
Impress your Valentine with oysters
You’ve bought the card, you’ve bought the present, but how are you going to make sure that Valentine’s Day really goes with a swing? The answer could lie with oysters, a food that has been linked with love for thousands of years.