Author: Karen Contrino

Renowned fine dining restaurant group responds to consumer requests for transparency Today, Lai Sun Dining, a renowned restaurant group headquartered in Hong Kong, publicly announces promising progress towards its animal welfare commitment to source 100% cage-free eggs for all of its regions. Following public consumer pressure for corporate transparency and responsible sourcing, Lai Sun Dining has disclosed that it sources 90% of its eggs and egg products from cage-free suppliers (including shell, liquid, frozen, and ingredient eggs).    This announcement comes just one month after the launch of a global consumer-driven campaign led by the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a…

 Pow Food, an award-winning leader in nutritious, convenient meal solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its New Parent Meal Bundles, specifically tailored to the first two key stages of parenthood: 0-3 months and 4+ months. In collaboration with renowned nutritionist Lily Soutter, Pow Food has uniquely redesigned its meal plans to meet the specific dietary and nutritional needs of new parents – making Pow Food the first and only home-delivered ready meal service in the UK to offer such tailored solutions. “We’re thrilled to offer this solution of delicious meals for tired parents that can be easily stored in…

LYLE’S GOLDEN SYRUP SET A NEW ‘GOLD STANDARD’ IN PRODUCT LAUNCH CAMPAIGNS Iconic British brand launch ‘Make Snack Time Golden’ media campaign worth more than half a million pounds to support their new flapjack product range Lyle’s Golden Syrup first launched their original flapjack multi-packs into the ambient snack category this June  The brand has most recently expanded its flapjack product range in Tesco with single ready-to-eat snack bars    Lyle’s Golden Syrup, an iconic British heritage brand, has unveiled an ambitious media campaign, ‘Make Snack Time Golden’, to support the national rollout of its new Flapjack range. Targeted at driving…

On Wednesday 13th November at the Houses of Parliament, the Vegetarian Society hosted a packed reception to present how Denmark plans to achieve a groundbreaking transition to a healthy and sustainable food system. An invited audience of nearly 100 guests heard from speakers Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, CEO of the Danish Vegetarian Society, Rasmus Prehn DMP, former Danish food minister and Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The Minister spoke briefly about the food system and the need to provide healthy and sustainable choices in line with the Eatwell Guide, but that government’s…

The Headland Hotel & Spa: Cornwall’s Premier Venue for Corporate Events and Bleisure Travel Perched dramatically on a private cliff-top overlooking Cornwall’s rugged north coast, the five-star Headland Hotel & Spa stands out as a premier destination for conferences, awards’ ceremonies, executive meetings, and bleisure travel. As it prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2025, this iconic, family-owned hotel offers an inspiring blend of heritage charm and informal modern luxury, ideal for business events of all sizes. Recognised as a Cornwall Tourism Gold award winner and voted Independent Hotel of the Year in 2023, The Headland Hotel & Spa offers…

The EU has launched a dedicated communication campaign to champion the outstanding qualities of European food and beverage products to UK food industry professionals – highlighting the continent’s food safety, quality, authenticity and sustainability credentialls. The ‘More Than Only Food and Drink’ campaign has been devised to further strengthen awareness and appreciation among UK food businesses of the key characteristics that make EU food and beverage products stand out from other markets. The awareness drive will focus specifically on six product categories including processed meat: charcuterie, salami, hams, sausages; fresh meat: poultry (including duck/goose) beef, pork, lamb; dairy and cheese; fresh…

A brand-new immersive Christmas experience, Fabulously Festive, will open in Surrey on Saturday 16th November at Hurtwood Park Polo Country Club in Ewhurst. Running until 5th January 2025, Fabulously Festive is set to become a must-visit destination for families, friends and Christmas enthusiasts from across the South East. The event promises to be a unique celebration filled with interactive attractions, traditional holiday elements, and an enchanting atmosphere that captures the essence of Christmas. Visitors can expect a wonderland filled with twinkling lights as they explore a beautifully crafted Christmas Village with traditional market stalls selling unique gifts, handmade crafts, and seasonal treats. Beyond the market stalls, children…

As the most wonderful time of the year approaches, eat, drink and be merry at Sopwell House with its host of festive menus this December. From Pan-Asian feasts and festive afternoon teas to a four-course Christmas Day spectacular with live music, embrace the season of goodwill with your nearest and dearest. Pan-Asian Sharing Feasts Swap the turkey for the flavours of Asia at Omboo with its alternative festive offering. Journey to the Far East with a selection of signature sharing dishes, featuring the likes of crispy duck salad and soft-shell crab with chilli; yellowtail carpaccio; and seared wagyu A5 grade…

Santa puts the claw and tail meat from eco-friendly, wild crayfish into this sumptuous new starter for his and your Christmas dinner this year. He’ll also use the shells to make a warming crayfish bisque for Boxing Day. Both dishes are recipes created by international food writer, chef and restaurateur Anna Fidler for The Kennet Crayfish Company. For busy Christmas Day cooks, both dishes can be made on Christmas Eve! The Kennet Crayfish Company, one of three finalists for “Food Producer of the Year” in the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2024, provides wild crayfish from the crystal clear, nutrient…

Birchall, pioneers of the tea industry for more than 150 years, have swept up two Gold awards, one at The Leafies and one at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards for their ‘Great Rift’ and ‘Serengeti’ blends respectively.  The Leafies International Tea Awards are the leading awards for tea in the UK and were first launched in 2022 by the UK Tea Academy in collaboration with Fortnum & Mason. Birchall’s Great Rift has been celebrated as one of the best teas, achieving the highest possible award, Gold. The Leafies identify and promote integrity, excellence and collaboration within the international…