VGN Boulevard is The Black Country’s first-ever all-vegan eatery, based on Coventry Street, Stourbridge. The charming little eatery indeed serves only food that is 100% vegan, but it is also devoted to promoting inclusivity, and aims to welcome customers with a range of dietary preferences. The diner heavily encourages locals from all over the […]

Fresh from the acquisition of Porter Foods, leading British-owned bulk ingredients supplier Brusco has launched a new range of whole chestnuts for both trade and retail routes to market. The new range is perfectly aligned with Christmas trends, ideal for snacks, salads, risottos and stuffing, among many other applications. Aside […]

The global food and beverages market, a part of the food and beverages industry, grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 3% during the historic period. The food and beverages industry showed a steady growth. The growth is mainly due to increasing population, strong economic growth and […]

Mizan Spice Limited and Mr Mahmud Ur Rahman, a director of the company, appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on 25 July 2019 facing the charge of a breach of food safety and hygiene regulations. Both the Company and Mr Mahmud Ur Rahman pleaded guilty. The Company was fined £4,000, with […]

Chocolate is appreciated for a variety of reasons. Many of these reasons relate to the feel good chemicals contained in chocolate, such as tryptophan, tyrosine, theobromine and caffeine. However, the preferred chocolate is the dark type which has the highest concentration of cocoa, is high in antioxidants and is low […]

The Craft Coffee Club is launching a unique coffee subscription package, unlike no other. As an artisan monthly subscription, not only do boxes provide members with world-class single-origin coffee, but also a selection of hand-picked luxury treats to accompany each sip. With a commitment to high ethical standards, Craft Coffee […]

Sigma in Europe, one of the leading packaged meats companies in Europe, has launched the Innovative Snacks Challenge in association with Eatable Adventures, a competition aimed at finding the most forward-thinking start-ups with pioneering snack products that responds to current consumer tastes and future needs. Sigma in Europe, through its local brands such […]

Researchers have argued that the world’s most widely used artificial sweetener has not been adequately proven to be safe for human consumption. Professor Erik Millstone and Dr Elisabeth Dawson have forensically detailed serious flaws in the reassurance provided in 2013 by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) about the safety […]

Healthy food pioneers, Wheyhey, launched their first Outrageous Scoop Shop on the busiest street in Europe on July 3rd. Founded by Irishman Damien Kennedy, Wheyhey are offering the ultimate build your own ice cream sundae experience at Primark, Oxford Street East until the end of September. At the Wheyhey Outrageous […]

On Friday 12th July, me and my colleague were invited to attend the Laura Ashley Tea Room, located at the Regency Hotel, Solihull. Upon arrival, guests are quickly allocated to their seats and are given a warm introduction regarding the tea room, including the dietary requirements available and what’s included […]