Author: Karen Contrino

Work has started on creating a new research and development facility at the University of Lincoln’s Riseholme Park Campus, enabling new industry collaboration and research opportunities for the UK’s food and farming sector. The glasshouse will facilitate regional industry specialisms, support innovation in food and farming, deliver collaborative, impactful and high value research with industry, and further establish the University’s Riseholme Park Campus and Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology (LIAT) as specialist centres. The Glasshouse Research & Development (R&D) Facility will use geothermal ground source heating technology   to provide heating from renewable energy. The building will therefore operate with a…

Imagine cycling through a surreal desert, racing down an active volcano, or pedaling under the dazzling Northern Lights. 2025 is the year to turn your wildest cycling dreams into reality. Whether you’re tackling remote mountain ranges or navigating icy paths, these routes promise not just a ride, but an adventure that will push your limits. To help you plan your epic cycling experiences, buycycle (https://buycycle.com/en-us), the leading marketplace for pre-owned premium bikes, has rounded up the world’s most thrilling cycling experiences—routes and races that go beyond the ordinary. Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Read on to explore the most…

As the temperatures begin to drop and the days get darker, there’s nothing that we Brits crave more than a warm, hearty dinner. But with the news that the energy price cap will increase again from January, people are seeking the most energy-efficient way to cook their favourite comfort meals.  With searches for the ‘best comfort food recipes for cold weather’ soaring by 133% over the past month, the energy experts at Bionic have assessed the energy use for some of the nation’s favourite winter comfort meals. Looking into recent search volume data over the past month, Bionic has established the four most…

Start the New Year off right with a month of delicious plant-powered meals. Whether you’re a first-timer or a vegan pro, we’ve put together a range of venues with delicious vegan drinks and dishes to enjoy this January. EXCLUSIVELY VEGAN KIN Restaurant, Fitzrovia Bringing plant-based paradise to Fitzrovia, newly opened KIN Restaurant offers an exclusively vegan and vegetarian menu. Indulge in a variety of small plates such as silky sweet potato with vegan parmesan, go big with a courgette and pistachio spaghetti, or opt for the KIN Weekend Deluxe brunch alongside a selection of waste-free cocktails. With plenty of gluten-free…

Imagine having a seasoned sommelier at your fingertips—one who understands your personal taste, predicts your preferences, and guides you to the perfect bottle of wine every time. This is no longer a fantasy. BetterAI, the Silicon Valley disruptor in artificial intelligence, has launched VinoVoss, an AI-powered sommelier that is not just shaking up the wine industry, but redefining how we discover and enjoy wine. VinoVoss—available as an app and on the web—represents a paradigm shift in wine selection, leveraging cutting-edge AI and natural language processing to deliver highly personalized wine recommendations. From novices to connoisseurs, users can now easily navigate the vast world…

Avoiding Air Fryer Fails: ‘Queen of Air Fryers’ Cathy Yoder Offers Tips on Air Fryer Don’ts With throngs turning to their air fryer to knock out easy, healthy and delicious meals, there are some key mistakes to avoid. Below, Cathy Yoder, the Queen of Air Fryers with nearly 730,000 followers and 35,000 air fryer cookbooks sold, notes that, “The air fryer is a kitchen marvel that has taken the culinary world by storm. With its innovative technology, you can enjoy crispy, delicious meals with significantly less oil than frying and bake faster than in the oven.” Even so, there is plenty of…

The EU will remain a key resource for the UK food and beverage industry despite the challenges imposed by Brexit, according to new insights from UK industry supply chain professionals. A survey [1] carried out on behalf of the European Commission, which interviewed wholesalers, importers, producers and HORECA professionals across seven different food and beverage sectors, revealed that the majority will continue to import from the EU over the next 12 months. Respondents from the wine and dairy / cheese sectors are 100% committed to sourcing additional SKUs from the EU over the coming year, the data revealed. Whilst beer and spirits…

How do you define the seasons? All of us have our own way. Some use ecology, and are guided by the activity of plants. Others use the calendar, where the seasons change along with the pages of the twelve months. Temperature, too, can offer a guide. The onset of winter is revealed when the shrinking mercury’s refusal to rise signifies a shift from ‘Winter is coming’ to ‘Winter is here’. Of all these methods, temperature may be the one felt the most. The Allure of the Fireplace in Winter Opposites attract. Being the opposite of what surrounds you is alluring.…

An expert is warning Brits about the common household products that can be disastrous for your pipes – and your wallet. The everyday items could block your pipework if disposed of down the sink or toilet, with the resulting damage potentially costing hundreds of pounds. According to an expert plumber from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, items such as the popular drink Baileys, as well as coffee grounds, are a common cause of blockages. If disposed of down the sink, these products could cause clogging in the pipes, leading to a costly call out, especially if it causes an…

London based Human Nature snacks are one of the first adopters of the Plant-Based Trademark. The company are proudly using this newly launched certification, from the Vegetarian Society, saying it’s more than just a logo on their packaging. Bobby Patel from Human Nature added: “As a lifelong vegetarian, I advocate for plant-based options. It’s essential for us to include the plant-based logo on Human Nature snacks to offer people better choices and promote a plant-based diet. The term ‘vegan’ is sometimes misunderstood, whereas plant-based products are often associated with positive benefits, such as being healthier and more appealing in taste…