Sue Hattersley is the Head of the Food Allergy Branch at the Food Standards Agency (FSA). She has worked for them since its formation in 2000 and become Head of Food Allergy in 2002. She was recently interviewed by Liz Allan of Allergy Aware Kitchen, who took the opportunity to take a thorough look at the FSA and its involvement with the Food Information Regulations and … [Read more...]
Top 10 Afternoon Tea Sandwiches revealed
According to a new survey, the nation’s favourite afternoon tea sandwich is smoked salmon and cream cheese on granary bread. The poll, conducted by AfternoonTea.co.uk, also revealed that the cucumber sandwich, which is traditionally associated with afternoon tea, was the preferred filling for just 8% of participants. Keith Newton, Founder and Managing Director of … [Read more...]
Become a contestant on the next MasterChef
Calling all chefs: applications for the next series of MasterChef Professionals are now open. If you think you are good enough to join the other past winners of the series, then apply now. Apply for MasterChef: Professionals … [Read more...]
Sodexo acts on gender diversity
Female employees from non-traditional roles at Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, are visiting UK schools to talk about their careers in celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March). To demonstrate the range of career options open to young women and men, seven women from a variety of roles at Sodexo are giving the presentations at a time when many students are … [Read more...]
Roux Brew competition won by Fourpure Brewing Company
The competition to find a beer good enough to carry the famous ‘Roux’ name has been won by London craft brewers the Fourpure Brewing Company, from South East London. The competition was organised with Daniel Fox of the London Brewers Alliance, and 12 London breweries entered the search for the ‘Roux Brew’, which will be a special ‘house’ beer to be paired with seasonal … [Read more...]