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Good news for good sausages
A leading UK artisan food producer, Finnebrogue, and celebrity Irish chef Paul Rankin, have commented that the IARC report released in October into red meat was good news for the best, fresh British and Irish sausages, as they do not use any of the processes or chemicals referred to in

Innovative initiative
The British Growers Association, the UK’s leading horticultural body, has welcomed the launch of ‘Innovative Farmers’, a new network to support innovation by farmers and growers, putting growers firmly in the driving seat of horticultural research. Created by an unprecedented partnership of farming groups, the new ‘Innovative Farmers’ network provides

A revolution in cauliflower?
Launched by Waitrose at a limited number of stores, the new version is versatile, easier-to-cook and sweeter than traditional cauliflower. The retailer believes that the new product suits modern lifestyles and will appeal to all ages. The leading UK vegetable producer the Produce World Group has grown Sweet Sprouting Cauliflower

Pallet provider
CHEP has announced that leading international biscuit manufacturer United Biscuits (UB) has signed a three-year contract renewal for managed pallets in the UK, France and Benelux for more than three million pallet movements annually. CHEP has been supplying United Biscuits with pallets since the 1970s and is the company’s principal

Cartons of health
An ambitious company from Massachusetts has now launched its Maple Water product in carton packs from SIG Combibloc, which are manufactured almost entirely from wood, a renewable resource. The low-calorie natural tree water with a slightly sweet taste is now available in combifitMidi 1000 ml and will appeal to healthand

Autumn menu released
LEON has launched its biggest menu revamp yet. Introducing lots of new goodies to fall in lunch with, the naturally fast food chain is encouraging everyone to break their habits and #LoveSomethingNew this autumn. A major development has been the addition of more vegetables, as LEON makes an effort to

A world of choice
Around 80 jobs were created when a new £1.3m world-banqueting restaurant opened in London Street Norwich, transforming the old Habitat retail outlet near Jarrolds department store. Bringing a new dining experience to the City, the COSMO Restaurant Group completed a total revamp of the elevated first floor space to create
Flower of the future
While once a common UK weed, a brand new superior plantderived source of essential fatty acids grown and cultivated on British soil will soon be available to UK consumers after the European Commission (EC) granted Ahiflower Oil novel food status. Known as an Omega powerhouse, Ahiflower Oil is up to