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A total of 16 apprentices will gather in London on 17th January to cook for an expert panel of judges headed up by Paul Hollywood. Hollywood said: "It is my pleasure to be part of this competition.

Entrants must design a dish using one of the new Knorr Blue Dragon pastes available in: Laksa, Thai Red Curry, Thai Green Curry and Char Siu varieties. Participants can register for a free sample on t

There are two categories for entry: • Independent (Butcher or Caterer) – open to retail butchers or caterers in England who make and sell their burgers from scratch on the premises.

The award celebrates companies who currently use higher welfare chicken or who are committing to do so within five years. Matthew Agnew, group catering manager, Kingston University said: "Elior is pro

Entrants must be in full time employment as a chef in the UK and be aged between 22 and 30.

Every Academy across the UK has been running heats this month.

The De Vere Apprenticeship programme, which will formally launch on 1st February, will last a minimum of 12 months with all apprentices in full employment with the De Vere group or its partners follow

Elaine Yates, from Bewdley, is the new regional manager for the Midlands and Alison Birch, from Bracknell, has been appointed regional manager for Southern England. Yates has been involved in the food

The list celebrates those who make an outstanding contribution to their sector. An OBE went to William 'Willy' Bauer, former Savoy Wentworth Group and Westbury hotelier.

The law applies to both pre-packed and loose foods, so manufacturers, restaurants, cafes etc will all be equally affected. The new law requires foods labelled as gluten-free to be at a level of 20 par