Latest News - Food - United Kingdom

This July will see the first ever Summer in the Park, a music/food and drink festival brought to you by the team that run the ever successful Manchester Food and Drink Festival.

Reliable technology, and skilled engineers ensure that customers are provided with a winning service. Mars Drinks fixes 97% of all issues that develop in their drinks vending machines on the first support visit.

So you've bought a drinks vending machine for your work-place that makes great tasting, fresh drinks that everyone loves, but what happens when you need some help? 20 years experience ensures that Mars Drinks' customer service is second-to-none.

The price of the FLAVIA Fusion Drinks Station from Mars Drinks, has dropped its price to only £49.99

Learn HQ Ltd have launched a new eLearning course on Food Hygiene and Food Safety Standards. Food Hygiene Legislation states that all those involved in the preparation and handling of food must be adequately trained.

The FineFoodStore.co.uk UK’s online gourmet food store is actively expanding its product range for children’s food to cater for the demand.

Bedfordshire-based specialist food processors, Parripak Foods, a member of the William Jackson Food Group, has announced the acquisition of Gretna-based Solway Veg Ltd, which will become the company's northern operation

Chalice Bridge winery in Australia has burst onto the wine scene with a mission as urgent, and perhaps as religious as that of the Blues Brothers - by only its 5th vintage, Chalice Bridge wines have won a raft of Awards that many would covet.

To counter this season’s labour shortage the Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has established a central contact point for growers and producers who need workers.

Carrie Eddins shares her secrets of overcoming her decade-long addiction to chocolate in her forthcoming book, called chocolate rehab; looking at the mental, emotional, nutritional, sexual, spiritual, energetic and lifestyle aspects of it.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report showing that the global market for active, controlled and intelligent packaging is expected to be worth $16.9 billion in 2008. 

A refurbished hotel in Stratford is celebrating after securing its first ever AA rosette.

Interakting revamps premium kitchen appliance maker Neff’s website to increase brand awareness and promote dealerships.

A leading hotel and restaurant in Aberdeen is under new ownership.

The new executive chef at a leading Cheshire hotel has learned the tricks of the trade from celebrity chef Gary Rhodes.

UK’s online organic gourmet store FineFoodStore.co.uk added new collection of deluxe handmade chocolates.

Waitrose is making the first major changes to its brand advertising for seven years with the new 'Everyone deserves Waitrose' campaign, designed to celebrate the enjoyment of food

The Diet that took America by storm is now available in the UK thanks to Lowestoft's Jayne Ritchie founder of the Bodychef.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report showing that the global sales of food additives were estimated at well in excess of $25billion in value terms during 2007.

Ordinary diners across Scotland have voted Michelin-starred chef Martin Wishart’s restaurant as the best in the country. The first toptable.com Scottish Restaurant Awards were based on ratings provided by customers

The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has today launched a new job board to help address the skills shortages within the UK Food and Agricultural industry and tackle the declining numbers of migrant workers choosing to work in these sectors.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, is proud to announce the recent signature of a Sales and Marketing agreement with Beverage Marketing Corp.

UK specialty tea brand, The Exotic Teapot, has just launched a new interactive web forum to discuss topics related to dinner parties, entertaining at home and tea.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report analysing the Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate Industry in the US.

Kara Foodservice has announced a new range of bakery lines for the UK foodservice sector following extensive independent research into current foodservice sector responses to coffee culture consumer trends .

Local Nights Out online reservation system for restaurants across the UK which has been in development has now been launched. This new feature on Local Nights Out makes it possible for you to reserve a table online with no reservation fees.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report analysing the biscuits and cakes market in the UK.

William Harcourt-Cooze, a self-styled Willy Wonka, lands his golden ticket with top supermarket deal

The Maynard has been awarded its second AA rosette within just days of re-launching as a boutique hotel, and only a few months after appointing a new head chef.

Claims that all complementary therapies are nothing more than placebos, despite evidence to the contrary, are hindering the progress of our understanding of chronic health conditions, says The Arthritic Association.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report which outlines the challenges and forecasts to 2013 for the top five different wine producing countries in the Southern hemisphere.

Virgin Wines’ online wine club has experienced an exceptional year. The number of customers who signed up to the Discovery Wine Club has increased by more than 32% in the last 12 months.

Offering `the best roasts this side of Heaven`, a group of Carmelite monks in Wyoming have amazed the market with the popularity of their exquisite range of coffees.

A steep rise in world production capacity of BOPP film is predicted by 2012. Recent research into this market suggests investment into the Chinese BOPP film market is the main reason for this increase.

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Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report which finds that four factors will be instrumental in influencing the market in 2007/2008.

Innovation in the market is driving the industry, you've got changing consumers and changing needs, but the costs associated with this do not always lead to financial success, thus the ability to purchase plant and bakery equipment by auction

A Private Member’s Bill intended to protect agency workers would have unintended consequences for workers within the UK food industry, warns the Association of Labour Providers.

The Maynard is offering tourists and day trippers to The Peak District a 20% discount on accommodation when the hotel reopens in a few weeks.

Pro Auction will conduct a tender sale of an entire bespoke ice cream manufacturing plant in Bristol. The entire plant with a capacity of 900 litres per hour output is an ideal opportunity for potential purchasers wishing to enter the sector

West Norwood based, Wedding and Event Planning Business, Delpeche Events launches a new website incorporating a fresh and funky yet stylish look.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has now added a new report showing that South Korean consumption of alcoholic drinks will grow.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has now added a new report highlighting South Korea’s rising need for organic and processed food products.

The Maynard has received an accolade from a recent visitor to its refurbished restaurant

The Maynard, a soon to be opened boutique hotel in the heart of the Peak District, is searching for a key partner, literally!

Wentworth Brewery has announced that one of its seasonal beers for 2008 has sold out in seven days due to unprecedented demand.

The Maynard, a soon to be opened boutique hotel in the heart of the Peak District is offering local residents an exclusive money saving deal in celebration of the refurbishment which is due to be completed in a few weeks time.

Peak District Hotel and restaurant The Maynard has published its room rates for the new boutique hotel which is set to open in early March.

Pro Auction will conduct an auction sale of the entire craft bakery at the former Rigby’s Bakery plant in Morley Leeds.According to market research group smaller bakery companies are increasing sales at three times the rate of larger companies

According to Parripak Foods, one of the leading fresh vegetable preparation specialists in the country, the next big thing in the UK for vegetables could be the oddly named, and even more oddly shaped Mooli.