The British Egg Products Association (BEPA) is warning that the EU ban on conventional barren battery cages, which came into force on 1st January, has had a major effect on the European egg market, with a reduction in the supply of legal eggs available for processing.

Following Britain’s Favourite Supermarket Foods, which aired on BBC1 in February, Tata Global Beverages is urging caterers to follow recent independent advice to brew tea for a minimum of three minutes in order to achieve the greatest health benefits for customers.

A self-stabilising table, an edible ‘taste bomb’, a groundbreaking atomising grill and a portable draught beer dispenser are the big winners of Hotelympia’s 2012 Innovation Awards.

The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards are drawing ever closer, but there is still time to apply for one of the newest and most inspiring categories - the Young Talent award. The 2012 awards close for entries on Friday 2nd March (THIS Friday!).