Author: Lucy Contrino

Bold, sweet, savoury and totally unexpected, it shouldn’t work but it does – will you dare to try it? Immediate release Banana Tree, the award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant, is about to turn dessert as we know it on its head with the launch of a brand-new, boundary-breaking Soy Sauce Ice Cream. Landing on menus across all Banana Tree restaurants tomorrow (Wednesday 25th June), this limited-edition dish is set to spark serious debate, delight curious diners, and raise a few eyebrows along the way. At just £3.25, it’s the most adventurous scoop you’ll try this summer. This unexpected flavour fusion was…

With a heatwave in progress and overheating a significant issue in high-rise, high-density developments, Power On is urging developers to consider the merits of networked ground source heat pumps in not only providing low-carbon community heating and hot water but also providing effective cooling for buildings too. Networked ground source heat pumps (NGSHPs) extract naturally stored thermal energy from the ground, which is transferred to a discreet heat pump unit within each dwelling. Remarkably, NGSHPs are also able to provide environmentally friendly and extremely low-cost cooling systems. Neil Fitzsimons, Managing Director of Power On, explains: “With networked ground source heat pumps…

Leading Software as a Service (SaaS) business, Adventoris, is celebrating a major milestone for its B2B ecommerce solution, SwiftCloud, having processed over £2bn worth of orders for its clients across the globe. As well as achieving this impressive feat, Adventoris has welcomed a number of new clients on board, including Amathus Drinks Plc, a family-owned drinks importer, distributor and specialist retailer; CRP (Corrosion Resistant Products), a leading manufacturer and stockist of high-quality Fluoropolymer PTFE/PFA-lined piping and equipment; Laroma, a beauty and fragrance specialist; and Valley Industrial Products, a janitorial and maintenance product supplier. In addition, the firm has reported incredible…

As the RHS Chelsea Garden Show takes place in the coming weeks (20-24 May), many green-fingered Brits will be encouraged to spend more time in their garden and be inspired by the magnificent artwork during the show. In fact, Pinterest searches for “garden decor” have increased by 80% in the last month in the run up to the much anticipated event. While many Brits carefully nurture and grow fruit and veg from the comfort of their own garden, culinary experts from meal kit delivery service, HelloFresh, suggest that there might be more edible and delicious plants growing in your garden. Mimi Morley,…

New contracts and product range support growth and create new jobs with Business Wales backing South Wales-based Mallows Bottling has diversified into new territory with the launch of a 5-litre squash product line – a move already delivering an estimated £700,000 in incremental annual revenue. The Llantrisant business, co-founded by father-and-son team Andy and Rhys Mallows and supported by the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP), has secured significant new contracts for the line, which includes a range of single and double-strength squash flavours. The expansion has created three new jobs, added new capacity, and strengthened the business’s resilience in a competitive…

Get ready to serve up a British classic just in time for National Fish & Chip Day with Nanna Tate’s Seriously Crispy Chips! Crafted for chip lovers everywhere, these ready-to-cook chunky skin-on Maris Piper potato chips are perfectly fluffy on the inside and irresistibly crispy on the outside and the perfect side for any fish dish!  Coated in a seasoned potato flour for a rich, savoury crunch and cooked in butter for an indulgent finish, they make every bite a proper treat. Whether you’re planning a traditional fish and chips feast, something a little bit more special, or a treat for the kids…