The UK’s trade show for the out of home food and drink industry lunch! has begun celebrating its 5th anniversary early, following an announcement that 91% of its total exhibition space for 2012 is now sold.

Recent research from studentbeans.com reporting into the drinking habits of university students in the UK reveals that students may be skipping the traditional pub or student bar in favour of drinking with friends at home before heading out to nightclubs.

Parliamentary under secretary and government spokesperson for DEFRA Lord Taylor of Holbeach recently addressed the annual Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Environment Seminar – affirming the positive relationship between the government, the Association and the industry.

Meiko are overjoyed at the success of our charitable giveaway – but please bear with us!

California Raisins Future Baker of the Year is delighted to have appointed renowned baking industry figures Hugh Weeks and Colin Lomax to head up their team of judges and co-ordinators for their 2012 event.

The companies and products battling it out for Hotelympia’s prestigious Innovation Awards have been chosen. They will go head-to-head in a final judgement at the industry show on Monday 27th February

USA Rice Federation supported a seminar and workshop last month for chefs, managers and trainee chefs from across the Edinburgh region of Scotland.

According to a new survey by vending operator Selecta, tea represents a growing profit opportunity for operators as students seek to replicate their quality home brewed cuppa.