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French sweets are world-famous for their elegance, sophistication, and balance of taste. Underlying most desserts is dairy – milk, cream, butter, and cheese – the foundation of countless recipes that have stood the test of time. The smoothness of a custard, the indulgence of ganache, and the airy light texture of a mousse are all rendered possible by mastery of dairy-based techniques. For mass producers and artisans alike, dairy is more than an ingredient – it is a cultural foundation. Brands have built their reputation on this, offering products that connect modern consumers to France’s culinary heritage. A Dairy Heritage…

Ethical water brand One Water has launched its annual Travel Trade Awareness Tour in partnership with Avolta, in its World Duty Free stores which are in 38 locations across the UK, including most UK airports.With over £2.95 million raised to date through One Water sales in World Duty Free stores, the campaign continues to transform lives by funding clean water projects in areas like rural Malawi. Funds raised via sales of One Water bottles at UK airports have contributed towards the rehabilitation of broken water points, the installation of gravity-fed and solar-powered systems, and restoring water access to health clinics…

Rapid expansion follows double-digit growth and strong 2024 trading performance Fairfields Farm, the award-winning, family-run crisp producer based in Wormingford, Essex, is continuing its ambitious expansion plans with a major factory investment set to complete this May. The multi-million-pound upgrade includes the installation of a second industrial fryer, boosting weekly crisp output by 40%, alongside a new automated weighing and bagging system to support the increased production volume. The latest investment follows the successful installation of a similar fryer in 2024, which delivered a 90% uplift in capacity. Together, the upgrades significantly increase Fairfields Farm’s ability to meet rising demand…

Three marinades, a smoky pesto and a fragrant spice paste set to join the growing Ottolenghi range. “These all started as practical solutions in my own kitchen…the jars I reach for when I want more depth and more flavour.” Yotam Ottolenghi Following the success of the first Ottolenghi product range in Waitrose, Yotam Ottolenghi and the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team are back with five new flavour-packed jars, launching in Waitrose, in Ottolenghi delis and Ottolenghi.co.uk from 27th May. This latest product line includes three marinades, a tomato pesto with Calabrian chilli, and a Hawaij paste, all designed to deliver the kind of bold, generous flavours Ottolenghi…

St Albans is a pint-sized city that packs a punch when it comes to pub culture, with a host of hostelries offering everything from cracking live music and exciting real ales to funky bars and award-winning cuisine. But with dozens of different watering holes to choose from around the city centre alone, how do you know where to head for that particular experience – whether it’s a summer evening in a beer garden or winter’s afternoon around a log fire? This is an insider’s guide to St Albans pub culture, crafted through first-hand experience of the city’s brilliant boozers which…

The government has today announced that any child who parents receive Universal Credit will be able to claim free shool meals from September 2026. This will mean that an additional 500,000 more pupils will be eligible adding to the 2.1million children who currently receive free school meals. Soil Association Head of Food Policy Rob Percival said: “This is good news for the hundreds of thousands of families across England who struggle every day to access and afford sufficient food. Free School Meals provide a nutritional safety net and can help tackle inequalities, and this move will ensure more children receive…

By Jack Helm, Account Manager – Beverage, Bakery & Functional Foods at ACI Group In modern baking, efficiency often hides in plain sight. Behind every successful loaf or pastry is a series of calculated decisions, small tweaks in formulation, ingredient choice, or process design that quietly improve quality, reduce waste, and drive down costs. To many, a recipe may appear fixed and finite. But to those focused on continuous improvement, it is a blueprint open to refinement. Efficiency in baking isn’t always about large-scale changes. Often, it comes from small, precise adjustments: a more balanced hydration ratio, a refined fat-emulsifier…

Trinity Kitchen comes alive for summer with an irresistible new lineup of culinary delights this Summer – from parmos to bao buns and crispy falafel bites. Guests visiting Trinity Kitchen can treat their tastebuds to an eclectic mix of mouthwatering street food from the likes of Shouk, Wagyu Lookin’ At?, Niko’s Comfort Kitchen, Fat Cat Bao and House of Parmo, which have taken over the iconic converted VW Camper Van, Citroen H van, horse trailer, shipping container, and J7 van. Making its debut at Trinity Kitchen, Fat Cat Bao is dishing a bold fusion of Asian street food with their…

Renowned chefs ignite Octane Terrace at Silverstone Formula 1®British Grand Prix 2025 This Summer, Silverstone is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Formula 1® British Grand Prix and to celebrate, Octane Terrace, a Silverstone Formula 1® British Grand Prix 2025 hospitality offering, is hosting some of the biggest names from the UK’s restaurant scene. Discerning guests in Octane Terrace will be treated to unique street food from Michelin-star chefs Andrew Wong, Angela Hartnett, Paul Ainsworth, Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Tommy Banks. Guests at Octane Terrace will get to see these world-renowned chefs at work behind their dedicated pop ups, putting the finishing…

From a hearty roast dinner to a classic full English breakfast, classic British dishes have become staples on dinner tables across the nation, loved for their comforting flavours and cultural significance. However, Google searches for ‘shepherd’s pie recipe’ are down 55% in the past year, with less and less people looking to create this traditional dish at home. With this in mind, a new study from Ninja surveyed 2,000 people and studied search trends for popular British dishes to uncover which meals are still loved and which might be nothing more than a distant memory. Shockingly, the new study revealed that shepherd’s pie…