Food & Drink Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/food-drink/ Hopping Between Hubs Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 Stafford firm Barcare Supreme becomes first UK distributor for the Nordik DriPod glass dryer range. https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/stafford-firm-barcare-supreme-becomes-first-uk-distributor-for-the-nordik-dripod-glass-dryer-range/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stafford-firm-barcare-supreme-becomes-first-uk-distributor-for-the-nordik-dripod-glass-dryer-range https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/stafford-firm-barcare-supreme-becomes-first-uk-distributor-for-the-nordik-dripod-glass-dryer-range/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:58 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/stafford-firm-barcare-supreme-becomes-first-uk-distributor-for-the-nordik-dripod-glass-dryer-range/ Stafford-based commercial catering equipment specialists Barcare Supreme have become the first UK distributor for the Nordik DriPod glass dryer range. The dryer is a landmark product, with high-grade stainless steel to withstand rust and corrosion, a common issue in competitor products. The appliances also improve draught beverage quality, reduce energy costs and improve hygiene by ruling out […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/stafford-firm-barcare-supreme-becomes-first-uk-distributor-for-the-nordik-dripod-glass-dryer-range/feed/ 0 Food safety experts answer frequently asked questions about egg safety https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/food-safety-experts-answer-frequently-asked-questions-about-egg-safety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-safety-experts-answer-frequently-asked-questions-about-egg-safety https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/food-safety-experts-answer-frequently-asked-questions-about-egg-safety/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:33:08 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/food-safety-experts-answer-frequently-asked-questions-about-egg-safety/ The UK eats 14.5 billion eggs each year[1], so it’s safe to say they are one of the most popular foods around. And yet, many questions continue to arise around their cooking, storage and safety. With a recent salmonella outbreak being potentially linked to imported eggs, the team at food hygiene and safety training experts […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/food-safety-experts-answer-frequently-asked-questions-about-egg-safety/feed/ 0 Discover the EU’s organic excellence at the Natural & Organic Food Show 2026 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/discover-the-eus-organic-excellence-at-the-natural-organic-food-show-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=discover-the-eus-organic-excellence-at-the-natural-organic-food-show-2026 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/discover-the-eus-organic-excellence-at-the-natural-organic-food-show-2026/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:06:52 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/discover-the-eus-organic-excellence-at-the-natural-organic-food-show-2026/ Trade visitors are invited to discover the breadth and diversity of the European Union’s organic food and drink at the Natural & Organic Food Show, taking place at ExCeL London on 16–17 September 2026. The EU’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign will host a dedicated stand (NF151) featuring 40 products from across all […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/discover-the-eus-organic-excellence-at-the-natural-organic-food-show-2026/feed/ 0 Newcastle chef secures place in National Chef of the Year final https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/newcastle-chef-secures-place-in-national-chef-of-the-year-final/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newcastle-chef-secures-place-in-national-chef-of-the-year-final https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/newcastle-chef-secures-place-in-national-chef-of-the-year-final/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:42:21 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/newcastle-chef-secures-place-in-national-chef-of-the-year-final/ Scott John-Hodgson, executive chef at Solstice & House of Tides by Kenny Atkinson in Newcastle, has earned a place in the final of National Chef of the Year, putting him among just ten chefs remaining in the running for one of the most prestigious titles in UK hospitality.   Following a highly competitive semi-final stage, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/newcastle-chef-secures-place-in-national-chef-of-the-year-final/feed/ 0 Prezzo Italian Slashes Main Courses to 99p for Nationwide ‘Mega Monday’ Event https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/prezzo-italian-slashes-main-courses-to-99p-for-nationwide-mega-monday-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prezzo-italian-slashes-main-courses-to-99p-for-nationwide-mega-monday-event https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/prezzo-italian-slashes-main-courses-to-99p-for-nationwide-mega-monday-event/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:50:42 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/prezzo-italian-slashes-main-courses-to-99p-for-nationwide-mega-monday-event/ As post-summer routines settle in and the inevitable “Monday blues” return, dining out is usually the first luxury cut from the weekly budget. Prezzo Italian is challenging that trend by bringing back its nationwide Mega Monday promotion on Monday, 14th September 2026, offering selected pizza and pasta main courses for just 99p. For one day […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/prezzo-italian-slashes-main-courses-to-99p-for-nationwide-mega-monday-event/feed/ 0 Bella Italia Celebrates International Chocolate Day with £1 Chocolate Brownies https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bella-italia-celebrates-international-chocolate-day-with-1-chocolate-brownies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bella-italia-celebrates-international-chocolate-day-with-1-chocolate-brownies https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bella-italia-celebrates-international-chocolate-day-with-1-chocolate-brownies/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:07:16 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bella-italia-celebrates-international-chocolate-day-with-1-chocolate-brownies/ Bella Italia is celebrating International Chocolate Day in suitably indulgent style, offering its Chocolate Brownie dessert for just £1 for one day only. On Sunday 13 September 2026, guests can enjoy the much-loved dessert for just £1, usually priced from £8, when purchasing a main meal at participating Bella Italia restaurants. Created to celebrate International […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bella-italia-celebrates-international-chocolate-day-with-1-chocolate-brownies/feed/ 0 Hackstons Makes Prestigious Drinks Retailing Awards Shortlist For the Second Consecutive Year https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hackstons-makes-prestigious-drinks-retailing-awards-shortlist-for-the-second-consecutive-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hackstons-makes-prestigious-drinks-retailing-awards-shortlist-for-the-second-consecutive-year https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hackstons-makes-prestigious-drinks-retailing-awards-shortlist-for-the-second-consecutive-year/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:07:16 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hackstons-makes-prestigious-drinks-retailing-awards-shortlist-for-the-second-consecutive-year/ Hackstons, the luxury whisky specialist redefining premium drinks retail and tangible asset ownership, is celebrating another major milestone after being shortlisted as a finalist for Luxury Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2027. The recognition comes after Hackstons was crowned Newcomer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2026, marking an […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/hackstons-makes-prestigious-drinks-retailing-awards-shortlist-for-the-second-consecutive-year/feed/ 0 HESWALL FISH & CHIP SHOP WINS BIG AT TOP NATIONAL AWARDS! https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heswall-fish-chip-shop-wins-big-at-top-national-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heswall-fish-chip-shop-wins-big-at-top-national-awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heswall-fish-chip-shop-wins-big-at-top-national-awards/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:28:47 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151634 There are celebrations in Heswall after local favourite Pisces has scooped two big awards, with owner Cos Michael being crowned Best Fish & Chips Fryer in the UK at the prestigious English Fish & Chips Awards 2026. Meanwhile, the takeaway won Best Fish & Chip Shop in the North West. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MENU & ORDER ONLINE (DELIVERY THROUGHOUT WIRRAL) […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/heswall-fish-chip-shop-wins-big-at-top-national-awards/feed/ 0 Boiler Shop to become North East’s first ‘living workplace’ as hundreds take part in live experiment at Work Beyond Walls event https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/boiler-shop-to-become-north-easts-first-living-workplace-as-hundreds-take-part-in-live-experiment-at-work-beyond-walls-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boiler-shop-to-become-north-easts-first-living-workplace-as-hundreds-take-part-in-live-experiment-at-work-beyond-walls-event https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/boiler-shop-to-become-north-easts-first-living-workplace-as-hundreds-take-part-in-live-experiment-at-work-beyond-walls-event/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:08:21 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/boiler-shop-to-become-north-easts-first-living-workplace-as-hundreds-take-part-in-live-experiment-at-work-beyond-walls-event/ This September, the North East is set to host a major event exploring the next workplace revolution, from the place which housed the world’s first purpose-built locomotive factory. 300 people, including leading voices from business, design, HR, property, health, wellbeing and performance, will take part in a live experiment at Newcastle’s Boiler Shop on 9 and 10 September. Work Beyond Walls is a free, two day ‘living workplace’ – a first for the […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/boiler-shop-to-become-north-easts-first-living-workplace-as-hundreds-take-part-in-live-experiment-at-work-beyond-walls-event/feed/ 0 Make Sober October the starting point for year-round mindful drinking https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/make-sober-october-the-starting-point-for-year-round-mindful-drinking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=make-sober-october-the-starting-point-for-year-round-mindful-drinking https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/make-sober-october-the-starting-point-for-year-round-mindful-drinking/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:52:52 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151614 Sober October may encourage people to take a temporary break from alcohol, but mindful drinking is no longer confined to designated months. Guests are increasingly moving between alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks, choosing smaller servings or selecting lower-strength options according to the occasion. More than a third of UK adults who drink alcohol now consume low […]

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