Business & Industry

The competition matches the skills of talented youngsters against each other, at the same time as enabling them to gain extra knowledge and to boost their confidence. Entrants from every sector of the

The eat out eat well award was launched at the University of Surrey's Lakeside Restaurant last month. Trading standard officers are handing out bronze, silver and gold awards based on the type of food

The event is being held at Chelsea FC's ground Stamford Bridge on 7th and 8th October 2009.

Operating under the name, Hamilton Boyd Limited, the new business will pool the talents and resources of Charlton House, Chester Boyd and Charles Boyd. Charles Boyd will maintain his on-going commitme

A total 190 cheesemakers will be putting forward nearly 900 cheeses to the judges.

Based on its tracking of all new product launches in the UK grocery market, Mintel has discovered that nearly 250 reformulated products were launched in the first six months of this year - similar to

The scheme aims to bring added value by breaking down the cupboard essentials with recipe suggestions, menu support by season and extended support through offers and promotions.

The annual awards, which will be announced at a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Monday 21 September, recognise and reward excellence and innovation in locally sourced produce that exists throughout

The Chef's Room is a collaboration between cook and food writer, Lindy Wildsmith, and Welsh specialist restaurant fine food supplier Vin Sullivan.

Among these companies taking the plunge this year are traditional chutney and jam company, Auntie Val's, speciality tea producer, Devonshire Tea and award-winning artisan food company, Ouse Valley Foo