From the 11th - 17th May local loaf lovers across the land are uniting to help everyone celebrate Real Bread and its makers. As Britain's only national Real Bread charity, the Campaign is also encouraging professional and homebakers to help raise money for its work. In addition to locally-organised activities, the Campaign is running a week-long bready online auction.
It is hard to believe that Spring is really upon and amidst the plunging temperatures plants are trying to bud and bloom, so this should be a great time to start planting seeds to grow your own delicious fresh herbs, salads and vegetables. Seed Pantry has launched a new Children's Seeds Starter Kit, a Chilli Seeds Starter Pack for growing your own fresh chillies at home and a Three Seasons Kit, delivered in three boxes during the year.
With natural organic skincare, using carefully chosen and ethically sourced ingredients, Aedos products are designed to enhance wellbeing, while giving customers confidence that they are supporting local Kent produce. As a member of 'Produced in Kent' Aedos, based in Westerham, make highly effective skincare and bath & body products designed to provide solutions that includes ranges to release stress, support sleep and revitalise.
Embrace the timeless Marsh and bring tradition back to the home with the Romney Marsh Wool's (RMW) range of throws, knee rugs, cushions and other homely touches. Capture the imagination of everyone, whether it is snuggling up on colder evenings or brightening your room without the expense of a complete makeover... Or as a wonderful present for your loved ones the RMW range makes for a lovely heirloom, which can be passed on from generation to generation.
Competition now closed. Congratulations to our winners: Joan Workman (Surrey), Petra Hora (Surrey), Mr John Mead (Kent), Yvonne Rea (Surrey).
ExCeL London was a hive of activity last week as the food, drink and packaging industries turned out in force for a spectacular edition of the co-located IFE13 and Pro2Pac events. Exhibitors and visitors enthusiastically received both shows, commenting on the busy aisles, insightful attractions and impressive presentation delivered by event organisers Fresh Montgomery. Early indications show the event attracted an audience of 26,498 professionals (subject to ABC audit) from 95 countries, including an over 10% rise in attendance from international visitors.
