Speciality Food 2008-03-16

2008-03-16 Capitals St Patricks Day Festivities (from This Is Local London)

Covent Garden will host an Irish speciality food farket bursting with a wide range of Irelands finest food, with Leicester Square hosting a giant Ceili where dancers of all ages and ability can come together and enjoy an afternoon of traditional Irish dancing.

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2008-03-15 How England is losing the very things that make it worth living in the Daily Mail

In ten years, Britain has lost nearly 30,000 independent food and tobacco retailers: 8,600 grocery stores closed between 2000 and 2005, and 3,700 post offices between 1999 and 2004 (with many, many more to come). Fifty specialist shops (butchers, bakers, candlestick makers) closed every week between 1997 and 2002.

Personal service is his speciality. It is Sheringhams speciality, too. With its mass of independent local shops, it retains the sense of place, dignity and individuality of outlook that has been cloned out of most other towns.

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2008-03-15 Farmers Guardian-Nearly all food is within maximum pesticide level limit

THE latest quarterly report from the Pesticide Residues Committee shows that 537 out of 749 samples of 13 different foods tested had no detectable pesticide residues, while 207 contained levels below the maximum residue level (MRL) the legally permitted level.

The results cover the period July to . Of the foodstuffs tested, five of the samples contained residues above the maximum permitted levels, but none of these residues was likely to cause concern for peoples health, says the committee.

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2008-03-15 Retailers accused of market control-National . au

Woolworths says it has held prices below food inflation "in the face of numerous climatic and economic pressures". The retailers prices fell "well below" the nations food inflation level after , when it began its own food price record, the submission stated.

The criticisms of the major chains come as supermarket giant Woolworths yesterday dismissed claims of having an excessive ownership stake in the nations usd. 80 billion grocery sector pie, arguing it had kept food prices low in a "diverse and very competitive" industry.

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Victorian fruit growers blow whistle on Woolworths and Coles, saying the supermarket giants exercise significant market power both openly and subtly. - The Age Online - Retailers accused of market control National

2008-03-14 Great British Bites: forced rhubarb-Times Online

Slow Food is an international eco-gastronomic movement which promotes the enjoyment and protection of locally grown produce. For more information on how to join your regional convivium and forthcoming events:

Forced rhubarb is out-of-season rhubarb grown indoors, a speciality of "the rhubarb triangle" south of Leeds in West Yorkshire.

Inspired by the principles of Slow Food, Laura Mason begins a series of articles about traditional British foods

How could you do it Delia Just when the tide is turning towards real food again you come along and stick your oar in

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What is it and where is it from Forced rhubarb is out-of-season rhubarb grown indoors, a speciality of "the rhubarb triangle" south of Leeds in West Yorkshire.

2008-03-14 Brewerys hot speciality-Aylesbury Today

A chance meeting between Bruce Young, proprietor of Shaken Oak Products, and Richard Jenkinson, founder of The Chiltern Brewery, led to an invitation by the brewery to make some sample mustards to complement its range of food products using Chiltern Brewery Beers.

THE Chiltern Brewery has joined forces with a manufacturer of hand-made mustards to produce two exclusive speciality mustards for sale in its shop at Terrick.

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Brewerys hot speciality - THE Chiltern Brewery has joined forces with a manufacturer of hand-made mustards to produce two exclusive speciality mustards for sale in its shop at Terrick.

2008-03-14 Outdoor food festival returns to Edinburgh-Taste of Edinburgh 2008 The List

As well as having the opportunity to sample taster dishes from 20 of Edinburghs top restaurants, festival goers will be able to eat and drink from up to 100 speciality food and drink suppliers.

Channel 4s high profile food and drink event returns to Scotland. Visitors will be able to sample cuisine from top restaurants, learn more about food and wine via classes and demonstrations, purchase top-quality local produce.

Sarah Forbes, Taste of Edinburgh Event Director, said: Our restaurants inspiration comes from the four corners of the globe and showcases not only the best of Edinburghs food scene, but also Scotlands celebrated national larder.

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Taste-buds at the ready. Following the success of last years festival, Taste of Edinburgh is set to return in May with an even bigger line-up. As well as having the opportunity to sample taster dishes from 20 of Edinburghs top restaurants, festival

2008-03-13 Huge potential for Nordic food culture

The seminar and no. 39;Pizza or Potatoes and no. 39; was organised by Hanaholmen in Esbo, the culture centre for Finland and Sweden. New Nordic Food was launched by the Nordic Council of Ministers, the intra-governmental body for co-operation in the Region, in autumn 2006. The objective is to promote Nordic food culture, as well as design and tourism linked to food, and to put the Region firmly on the gastronomic map of the world.

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2008-03-13 NAMNEWS-News and information for NAMs and KAMs

Finsbury Food, a leading manufacturer of premium and celebration cakes, low fat slices and speciality, organic and gluten free breads, has announced that its interim sales for the half year to 31 December jumped 91 pct. to 82. 76m on the back of strong organic growth and acquisitions Profit before tax and reorganisation costs rose 95 pct. to 2. 61m.

Commenting on the results, Dave Brooks, Chief Executive of Finsbury Food said, "This has been an extremely challenging period for the whole food industry and I fully expect the next twelve months or so to continue in this vein. In such turbulent times, the fittest and most flexible are those most likely to prosper. With our excellent innovation skills, speed of thought and action, and strong customer relationships, I feel we have a robust business model which should give us every opportunity to capitalise on our strong market position during these uncertain times".

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2008-03-12 TOP CHEFS UNITE FOR FUNDRAISER Asbury Park Press

They prepare the food and are very good about the variety," said Katy Dinolfo, director of the clubs school-age child care program. "They give the kids a variety of foods, and the kids actually learn that they like different foods. Their parents love it, although the parents have the option to feed them dinner. "

The Culinary Classic fundraiser for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will be held from 5 to 9 p. m. May 5 at The Mill, Old Mill Road, Spring Lake Heights. It will feature the best dishes of chefs from restaurants in the Jersey Shore. There also will be music, raffles and a silent auction. Tickets cost usd. 85 per person. Call (732) 918-2600 or visit

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