Walsall Trading Standards, HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) and West Midlands Police raided six separate locations in Caldmore Walsall during a recent crackdown on illicit tobacco in the borough.  Up to thirty officers and trained detection dogs took part in the sting – sniffing out and seizing cigarettes from premises suspected of trading illegally. […]

A probiotic drink could become a promising new weapon in the battle against antibiotic resistant bacteria, after a team of scientists at the University of Birmingham engineered and patented a key genetic element that can tackle the genetic basis of resistance. The team is now seeking funding for a clinical […]

THE UK FOOD SHOWS RETURN THIS MARCH (30TH-1ST APRIL, NEC BIRMINGHAM) WITH A REMIT OF PROVIDING 2020’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE DEEP DIVE INTO THE TRENDS, PRODUCTS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL SET THE FOOD AND DRINK AGENDA FOR THE COMING YEAR.   The event unites five co-located shows under one roof, […]

The ever popular Pandan doughnut makes its return to the Crosstown flavour line-up for Chinese New  Crosstown’s signature sourdough has been infused with fresh pandan leaves to deliver a real pandan  flavour. Each doughnut is filled with a homemade coconut cream custard, then topped with a vibrant pandan icing and finished with desiccated coconut. Every doughnut is made by hand, fresh every morning.  […]

Brogdale Collections will play host to 12 exclusive master class workshops throughout 2020, alongside well known Great British Bake Off finalist Jane Beedle. The Culinary Creations Masterclass will complement the amazing array of rural crafts and creative workshops hosted at the Brogdale Collections venue in Faversham. Jane’s baking skillset hit […]

According to a recent survey conducted by vegan cheese alternative producer MozzaRisella, over 45 percent of meat eaters are planning to reduce their meat consumption over the course of this year. The survey completed by respondents of various eating preferences has revealed that in addition to this, 49 percent of […]

Buxton Natural Mineral Water has announced its whole range will be made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET), while remaining 100% recyclable, by 2021. The 75cl and 1 litre bottles made from 100% rPET were launched in November  2019 and the rest of the range, currently made with a minimum of 20% […]

London Bus Operators have cancelled the Go Vegan World New Year ad campaign on 100 buses. What has happened to Freedom of Speech in the UK? Gp Vegan World Go Vegan Worldlaunched its Vegan Billboard Campaign in the UK in June 2016. In comparison to the difficulties experienced in Ireland with […]

A woman who tried to fleece takeaway owner Mohammed Saeid is yet to be named and shamed   Dozens of locals have called for the identification of a customer who attempted to short-pay Robby’s Indian Fine Dining in Kingswinford. The owner was forced to give away the unpaid-for food to a homeless person as […]

Harissa hot wings with hazelnut dukkah Make your own nutty dukkah as a dip for these chicken wings spiced up with harissa and Frank’s RedHot sauce. This will make more dukkah than you’ll need, but will keep for a few weeks in a sealed jar.  Ingredients cornflour 75g plain flour 75g ground […]