Food News

School holidays leave kids hungry for three meals a day

One in eight pupils (13 per cent) is not getting enough to eat in the school holidays. This is according to teachers who are worried by changes in pupils, such as weight loss, when they return to school in the new term.

Britain goes cookie cutter crazy as Bake Off returns

eBay has seen a ‘rise’ in interest in baking in recent weeks as Middle England prepared for the start of the Great British Bake Off. Anticipation is already mounting for next week’s cookie cutter challenge with over 36,354 listings for the biscuit shapers, including those shaped as newborn baby’s onesies or the space rockets which may appeal to ‘geek baker’ Jordan.

Britannia Living encourages kids to get cooking

Premium kitchen appliance specialist Britannia Living encourages children to get cooking with their latest social campaign #KidsKitchen.

Brits abroad stock up the suitcase with ‘saucy’ treats

Brit’s heading abroad this summer are ensuring they don’t miss their home comfort food and drink by packing British Food brands alongside their sun cream.

Fairtrade on the menu at 2014 Commonwealth Games

Small-scale farmers and workers in the developing world should be set to benefit from the upcoming 2014 Commonwealth Games, thanks to the decision to source all bananas, tea, coffee and sugar for athletes, officials, workers and visitors as Fairtrade - following the precedent set by the London 2012 Olympics.

The Great British Bake Off: An extra slice

Jo Brand serves up An Extra Slice of Bake Off magic, in this brand new sister show for BBC Two.

‘Foodie Britannia’ rules - Nation of TV inspired home cooks emerges

Brits are spending more time in the kitchen, with the average adult spending five hours 12 minutes in total cooking and preparing meals during the week, equating to almost two years of their life.

The Deck launches London Breakfast Meetings Week

London rooftop events venue The Deck is thrilled to announce the launch today of London Breakfast Meetings Week (6–10 October 2014), a campaign designed to highlight the benefits of meeting and doing business in the morning.

How to eat from a garden - cooking with Tom Aikens

At a recent event in London, Michelin star winning chef Tom Aikens helped out a selection of avid gardeners who use the image website Pinterest.

Once ‘exotic’ foods now family staples - because of mum

Modern mums are more adventurous with their family meals than their mothers ever were, new research has shown. The study of 2,000 mums found eight in ten were raised on a staple of British classics such as Shepherd’s Pie, Roast Lamb and Toad in the Hole with food from overseas a rarity.

London’s first fast-casual Persian dining concept now open

Innovative Persian eatery dindin kitchen has now opened its doors in Holborn bringing an exciting, new culinary experience to the capital.

Reach for the can this April

If most of us take a look in our cupboard, there’s one item which we’re more than likely to find: a can. Be it a can of beans, for when you’re looking to make a quick and easy meal, chopped tomatoes to make a base for a curry or Bolognese, or a can of soup to take into work for lunch - the trusty can remains a store cupboard staple.