With the country nearing a year in lockdown, we’re certainly making the best of a bad situation, with many of us turning to our tummies to seek out life’s little pleasures and something to look forward. And the global pandemic has certainly changed our food shopping habits too – perhaps for the long-term… But what…
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Although many people in the UK became ‘fakeaway’ masters during lockdown, it just wasn’t quite the same as popping to your local fast food joint for that cheeky “double cheese.” The kids were crying out for their happy meals and parents were desperate for a break from the challenges of cooking everyday for the whole…
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When lockdown was announced in March 2020, Brits went wild in the aisles. In scenes akin to Supermarket Sweep, toilet rolls, pasta and tinned foods flew from the shelves as the nation went into blind panic to stockpile at home. While we might have been struggling to find flour, sugar and baking powder in the…
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As a nation (and personally) we love food. And with so many culinary choices on offer, the weekly shop, or let’s face it, even thinking about what to have for lunch, can be a little daunting! With new products hitting the supermarket shelves daily, consumer interest in details like provenance and seasonality, and the impact…
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Don’t adjust your screen, this isn’t one of those ‘what colour can you see’ tests that are set to drive you crazy… this really is all about the latest trend towards blue food. Yes, blue. Earlier this year, Innocent launched a blue drink, Bolt from the Blue, and took on the world of social media…
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One of the nation’s favourite caffeinated drinks, coffee, has been talk of the town this week. Yes, that’s it – if you somehow missed this one, October 1st marked the celebration of International Coffee Day – hoorah! However, a bit of chaos ensued after Costa Coffee offered customers free coffee (and other hot beverages) to…
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Plant-based food is now more popular than ever with meat free alternatives popping up in retailers around the country. You only have to pop down to your local supermarket to now find specifically designated aisles for vegetarian and vegan options – something you’d be hard pressed to find if we rewind 10 years. Kickstarting 2019,…
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Hands up, when was the last time you did a big shop? Did you stock up on plenty of frozen food as well as fresh and ambient staples? According to a recent article, frozen food is set to be the ‘coolest trend’ of 2019. And while it might not be the most glamorous of kitchen…
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Independent restaurant operator Lemoni has appointed Escapade PR & Marketing to help with its plans to launch a number of Greek restaurants across the South East. The campaign will commence with the opening of a new flagship venue at The Oracle, Reading and continue as the company secures more locations over the coming months. Ulysses…
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