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Chef Philippa says ‘fill up’ your family with local produce
2nd Jun 2008
Next month sees local food guru and TV chef, Philippa James, whet the appetite of Southport locals as Dobbies’ new Farm Foodhall welcomes guests for an evening of culinary treats. Billed as the North West’s answer to Nigella, Philippa will be showing customers how to bring fresh ingredients from field to fork as part of her live cookery demonstration at Dobbies Southport on Wednesday 18th...more
Plants Text Message Farmers When Thirsty
5th May 2008
May 5, 2008 Source: ScienceDaily Beginning this crop season, farmers will be able to receive text messages on their cell phones from their plants saying whether they are thirsty or not. Accent Engineering, Inc., of Lubbock, Tex., developed the SmartCropTM automated drought monitoring system based on a patent held by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). They are offering it for sale in...more
New Northwest Women in Business Awards winners announced
17th Apr 2008
The inaugural Northwest Women in Business Awards took place on Merseyside last week, in recognition of the huge contribution that female entrepreneurs make to the regional economy. Organised by the Northwest Women’s Enterprise Forum (NWWEF), the Northwest Women in Business Awards is the first region wide event celebrating the achievements of the women that are running some of the...more
Queen of Home Baking, Jane Asher, holds official launch of the 2008 Home Baker of the Year
17th Apr 2008
Jane Asher recently hosted an exclusive afternoon tea party to launch her fifth annual Home Baker of the Year competition. Jane Asher with Jon Andrews, Neil Bailey and Robert Laurie of Poggenpohl The event kicked off with a “Ready, Set, Decorate” challenge before Jane officially launches her competition and is available for interview. Surrounded by an amazing array...more
MMU announces new alliance with food sector
9th Apr 2008
09/04/2008 A collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Warrington-based vegetarian group Goodlife Foods has been highlighted as a model for knowledge transfer between universities and the UK's food and drink sector. The institution's Department of Food and Tourism Management has been liaising with the company on matters related to nutrition, marketing and...more
HOSPITALITY AWARDS CELEBRATE THE CREAM OF THE NORTH
7th Apr 2008
at one of the region’s most prestigious and sought after events The crème de la crème of the Northern hospitality industry gathered on Monday night (7 th April 2008) under the exquisite roof of Manchester’s five star Lowry Hotel to celebrate and applaud the best of Northern hospitality talent. For the third year running, the Northern Hospitality Awards ensured the...more
The Real Lancashire Black Pudding Co Ltd
1st Apr 2008
British Champion in France, Belgium and Holland ‘European success story’ The Real Lancashire Black Pudding Co. (R.L.B.P.C) has won yet more awards in a European campaign that saw them sweep the board in three major international competitions. Andrew travelled to Mortagne-au-perche in France with some of his “Black Pudding Creations”. The puddings were entered...more
Soil Association launches air organics debate part 2
7th Mar 2008
07 March 2008 The Soil Association yesterday launched a second round consultation to decide how to implement its new policy saying organic produce must only be air-freighted if it meets ethical trade standards. The new policy was decided on to cut the environmental impact of imports, and now people involved in the whole food supply chain have the opportunity to comment on the implementation of this...more
