Kokova Magazine

Stockholm-based rock band Bonefish release their debut album on 18th April 2013. The self-titled album is largely influenced by Americana/alternative rock and all songs have been written by frontman/singer/guitarist Bie Karlsson, who was the singer, guitarist and song-writer for Top 10 Swedish band Docenterna. The album was recorded last year at the internationally renowned Decibel Studios in Stockholm. Bie Karlsson co-produced the album with sound engineer Dag Lundquist (The Hives, Caesars, Ulf Lundell, Thåström).

Seed Pantry has launched the delightful new Dad and Me Veg Seeds Starter Packs - a great gift for green-fingered Dads and all the family this Father's Day 16th June 2013. If Dad has been talking about growing his own veg, this is a great place to start! The Dad Pack is designed for garden allotments and contains a fantastic selection of ten easy-to-grow summer season vegetable seeds, including two gourmet lettuce varieties, chard, spinach, tumbling tomatoes, carrots, sweet peppers, French beans, tasty courgettes and Italian beetroot.

RAW is delighted to announce its new partnership with one of London's most vibrant food havens, Ottolenghi - who will be hosting the official RAW wine shop both at the show, taking place from 19th - 20th May, and also from its online store. The official RAW Wine shop will launch on the Ottolenghi webstore mid-April and run through to the end of May. Giving wine fans a preview of what's on offer at the show, the online store will stock a wide selection of approximately 30 wines from the show's exhibitors.

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.

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.

With less than two weeks to go until the Cake & Bake Show launches in Manchester, it is already set to be the most exciting show yet. As well as a whole host of celebrity demos from the likes of Paul Hollywood and Tom Herbert, plus competitions and interactive sessions, the April 5th - 7th Manchester show features a market place which promises the best variety of top baking equipment, sugarcraft tools and delicious bakes.