Best for Hand-Made Chocolates: Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium The beautiful seaside town of Ilfracombe in North Devon is home to the Chocolate Emporium, where Jeanette and her team make a range of wonderful handcrafted chocolates including chocolate bars and slabs, fudges and gift boxes too. The wonderful range of flavours include classics such […]
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Charities helping BAME communities urged to apply for National Emergencies Trust funding
The National Emergencies Trust is encouraging more UK charities that support BAME communities to apply for funding from its Coronavirus Appeal, as emerging independent research shows BAME communities are at significantly heightened risk from COVID-19. In the seven weeks since launching its Coronavirus Appeal, the Trust has received more than […]
CAKING ALL OVER THE WORLD
Event In these unprecedented times, top cake artists from around the world have united to put together a 15 hours of live cake demonstrations. The show will start in New Zealand and include artists from Australia, India, Spain, England, Wales, Scotland, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, South Africa and the USA. Purpose […]
Broadcaster David Domoney encourages the nation to be rotters
With the nations pressing issues around carbon emissions in the atmosphere, we are urging the UK to have a 3rd kitchen bin and start composting. Compost Week Press Release Broadcaster & Chartered Horticulturist David Domoney launches Compost Week UK to get the nation gardening Broadcaster & Chartered Horticulturist David Domoney […]
Calm Drinks launches new vegan and CBD infused cold brew coffee
Calm Drinks has added two new products to its range, releasing canned cold brew americano and an oat milk latte version, both infused with CBD under its Calm Coffee brand. Taking note of changing trends with the food and beverage sector, both drinks are vegan friendly and use natural ingredients […]
Food banks blame virus pandemic for food shortage
Food banks are suffering major food shortages and are blaming the virus pandemic for it. Foods like rice and pasta have gone at a concerning rate and the food banks are finding it extremely difficult to get a hold of such foods. People from the community are being asked to […]
Coronavirus: Drinks giant warns of profit hit as bars close
The Guinness-owner said operating profits could be £140m-£200m lower than expected due to disruption across Asia. It joins companies such as Apple and Danone in warning about the impact of the deadly virus. Financial markets have also fallen sharply this week as fears of a pandemic grow. The company – whose brands […]
Would you eat a ‘steak’ printed by robots?
Almost all hearing aids nowadays are produced using the technique. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing involves building up layers of material – plastic, metal or resin – and bonding them together, until eventually you have the finished product. “Previously, production had been the sole preserve of modellers who […]
Record rains push up tomato prices in East Africa
Tomato prices have hit a record high in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, making the staple food a luxury for many. Harvests have been smaller and poorer in quality because of prolonged heavy rains that led to flash floods, landslides, and the destruction of agricultural land. In Kenya, one tomato used […]
‘Vegans need their own shelf in the office fridge’
The Vegan Society has shared suggested guidelines to help businesses look after their vegan staff. They range from offering vegan menus at events to providing vegan-friendly work-wear for people who want it. The charity wants vegans to be exempt from corporate events like horse racing or activities that might include cooking a […]