Kokova Magazine

How often is the free-from section in your local supermarket dominated by sugary snacks? Following a free-from diet can often mean you have to miss out on savoury snacks, with many producers relying on sugar and fats to replace the omitted ingredients. Well, now UK based Melia Organic LLP have launched Porkilicious®... and this free-from snack is not only tasty and savoury but lower in fat. The benefits of 100% organic produce means Porkilicious has 30% reduced fat compared to its non-organic competitors and contains less than 100 calories per pack.

Britain's love affair with curry has just turned Japanese... According to the great culinary minds over at YO! Sushi, Katsu Curry has become so popular in their restaurants that diners are now devouring over one million plates of the Japanese curry a year. In fact, demand is so high that YO! Sushi is launching a limited edition Super Mega Katsu Curry for April nationwide to meet the appetite for one of Japan's national dishes.

If you're looking for a drink that speaks of warm sunny days in the garden, then check out Belvoir Fruit Farms' new range of delicious cordials and pressés which are bursting with the fresh taste of ripe summer fruits and delicate scented rose petals. Just one sip and your taste buds will be whisked away to a secret haven on a beautiful summer's day.

This Easter, whether you're the one cooking or simply visiting family and friends to enjoy a lovely meal, McGuigan wines has something ideal to accompany the seasonal flavours you'll be enjoying, or just to be enjoyed in the company of your nearest and dearest. If you're looking for a great wine to add that special something to the long weekend, McGuigan Wines' award-winning winemakers have a few recommendations to share...

There is a new sweet on the block - and this time parents won't have to worry about their childrens' teeth! Tingz - monstrously tasty treats for kids (and grown-ups) - are the ideal antidote to the mass of sugary sweets we are so used to seeing. Sugar-free and made from natural, sustainably sourced ingredients, tingz actually help reduce plaque and the risk of tooth decay - AND they've even been accredited by the British Dental Health Foundation.

The Organic Market Report published by the Soil Association today (20th March) highlights key areas of growth in online retail, independent outlets and a shift towards younger consumers during 2012. Overall, the market has dipped by 1.5% as the UK continues through its most challenging economic downturn for many decades. However, the report predicts a positive future for the UK organic market.