News on Speciality Food 200811

2008-11-17 Kayastha Khana Khazana. -Reviews-Food-Lifestyle-The Times of India

What really distinguishes Alka Mathurs food from most other caterers is that it is truly home-style. Its robust, aromatic, flavourful but minus the layers of lard; and minus the cloying, clinging cuisine of a commercial enterprise. This is food that you would cook at home if you had the time. and the talent. Take the Mutton Pasandas (Rs 750), for instance these are choicest cuts of the leg or raan, flattened and then wrapped with the most delicate yet richly aromatic gravy.

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2008-11-13 Advertiser 24 - Bungay brewer in beer battle

The company, which produces a range of traditional and speciality ales and beers - brewed in the heart of the Suffolk countryside - will be competing for the title of Drinks Exporter of the Year in the Food from Britain Export Awards 2008. This year is the 12th Export Awards, which bring together the most successful and innovative food and drink exporters from around the country. The awards will be held on at the Landmark London Hotel.

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2008-12-03 CNOA China Organic Agriculture updates shareholders on recent developments

China Organic Agriculture is in the process of transforming itself from an agricultural products company to a supplier and trader of premium products such as California wines and organic foods. A The company recently acquired Dalian Huiming, an agricultural trading company with fiscal 2007 revenues of USD40. 2m and earnings of USD2. 7m, and intends to meet the rising demand for speciality international and organic goods in Asia.

China Organic Agriculture Inc (OTCBB: CNOA. OB), a diversified food products company, revealed on 28 November that its CEO Jinsong Li has written a letter to update investors regarding recent developments at the company. A In the letter he states that despite challenging stock market conditions the company has seen an acceleration of its growth on various fronts.

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TradingMarkets News for CNOA - China Organic Agriculture updates shareholders on recent developments - CNOA

2008-11-24 Anything but jaded

The house speciality of Roast Chicken was presented with great flair at our tableside. We had a first-hand look of how two inventive dishes could be created from one item. The resultant Crispy Chicken Skin with Goose Liver Paste tasted indulgent on the palate while the rich Pan-fried Sliced Chicken in Red Wine turned out equally sublime.

While most restaurants baulk at trying to be something to everyone, the Crystal Jade group revel in catering to every foodie in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1991, the Singapore-based Crystal Jade Culinary Concepts Holding has gained a foothold not only in the island republic but also in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia and Japan.

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The Crystal Jade group is out to conquer the tastebuds of local and regional food lovers with its diverse dining concepts.

2008-11-13 Dr. Smoothie Brands with Cafe Essentials Specialty Beverage Line is a Sponsor for The Ultimate Barista Challenge Frappe and Smoothie Competitions

Coffee is more than just a casual cup sipped on a daily basis. Coffee has taken on a new meaning for coffee enthusiasts who take their daily cup very seriously. Keeping up on the market trends and what consumers want most, Dr Smoothie Brands is leading the industry in healthy driven products. With expanding their product lines in their Caf and eacute; Essentials speciality beverage division, coffee enthusiasts will be delighted with more options for taste, texture and quality in this high demand and growing business.

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PR: Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line gourmet beverage company manufacturing shelf stable, natural crushed fruit smoothie concentrates and powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition, Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from whole food nutrition bars to a full range of n

2008-11-12 UK Packaging Awards 2008 - Supplier of the Year Business

They were also impressed by the companys outspoken stance on packagings role in society and ndash; its entry pack included an expos and eacute; on the importance of food packaging, pointing out that, as consumers, we simply "cannot imagine a world without the safeguards packaging brings". DS Smith Speciality Packagings views were felt to be exactly what the industry should be saying publicly and ndash; and much more than it is.

Our judges this year were particularly impressed by news that DS Smith Speciality Packagings moisture-proof products are being used to transport fruit into countries as far-flung as Belize, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

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2008-11-24 Blue whales and penguins at risk in krill harvest - Times Online

And ldquo;If ever evidence were needed that we and rsquo;ve fished our way down the food chain, then here it is, and rdquo; said Willie Mackenzie, of Greenpeace and rsquo;s oceans campaign. and ldquo;Krill is the basis of the Antarctic food web, on which fish, seals, penguins and whales all rely. and rdquo;

For decades the Soviet Union was the only country to harvest krill. Krill mince became a Polish and German speciality in the 1970s, and in the Far East krill is still eaten, with a premium paid for females carrying extra fat. But the biggest krill market has always been as animal feeds and aquaculture.

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Companies are scrambling to harness the power of Antarctic krill for health supplements, causing mounting concern over the ocean ecosystem among conservationists.

2008-11-12 UK Packaging Awards 2008 - Packaging Company of the Year Business

Benson Group has scooped packagings ultimate prize, after being pipped to the post last year by DS Smith Speciality Packaging. Benson Group is the UKs leading privately owned printed carton supplier, producing packaging for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Benson Group creates packaging for many well-known and highly demanding companies, brands and retailers. Key clients include GlaxoSmithKline, Northern Foods, Reckitt Benckiser, Greencore and leading supermarkets.

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2008-11-13 Taste of success for two Flintshire food shops - Evening Leader

Workers at Flintshire-based food outlets, Hawarden Estate Farm Shop and Annes Patisserie, in Flint, have been honoured at the True Taste Food and Drink Awards, which aim to recognise innovation and excellence in the Welsh food industry.

Employees at Annes Patisserie were also left delighted after they were announced reserve winners for the speciality product accolade, sticky date and ginger pudding.

TWO of Flintshires food shops have tasted success at a prestigious awards ceremony.

S ceremony, which was filmed by ITV Waless The Food Show, was hosted by presenter Hywel James, before an audience of more than 600.

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Taste of success for two Flintshire food shops - TWO of Flintshires food shops have tasted success at a prestigious awards ceremony.

2008-11-18 Supreme Sausage and Pie Champion Challenge - Meat News and Industry Knowledge

Entries were divided into six categories - Traditional Pork Sausage; Speciality Pork Sausage; Lamb or Beef Sausage; Traditional Pork Pie; Speciality Cold Eating Savoury Pie and Speciality Hot Eating Pie. Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were awarded within each category.

It is not only a great way to celebrate British Sausage Week, but also the fantastic variety and high standard of the wonderful local food produced across Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

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