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04/09/2017

What we learned launching Indie Bay Snacks

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Written by Dafna Bonas, founder of Indie Bay Snacks: It may be controversial, but I believe marketing is at the heart of most businesses; it combines the art with the science, the data with the intuition and instinct, and – when done well – builds a brand and drives business growth. I started my career at P&G in Cincinnati, which felt like paying dues at 21, but was ultimately a privilege of learning the craft from the masters. I then applied and built on those skills at a range of media, tech and consumer businesses, from Hannah Barbera Cartoons to […]

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31/08/2017

Speaker Q&A (2017): Roger Whiteside, Greggs

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Roger Whiteside, CEO of Greggs, appeared in a Keynote interview at lunch! 2017. One of the biggest names in the UK’s food-to-go market, his 37+ years’ experience in the industry includes top jobs at Marks & Spencer (head of food), Ocado (joint-MD), Punch Taverns and Threshers (CEO), and, since 2013, CEO of Greggs; which now operates over 1,750 outlets. How has the food-to-go sector changed in the last ten years? We have seen a revolution in food-to-go, as retailers look to meet growing demand for convenient food and drink amongst time pressured consumers.  Fast food operators have broadened and improved […]

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31/08/2017

The secret behind why ‘new & different’ products are taking over ‘tried & true’

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Written by Dr. Adrian Massey, C’go Drinks: The speed of change in the world is rapidly increasing, it is almost incomprehensible.  It took 75 years for the telephone to connect 50 million people, then 38 years for radio, 13 years for TV, 4 years for internet, 35 days for angry birds and now just a few days for a new Apple app. It’s not just the rate of change of adoption of new technologies that is accelerating, but also the way we live our lives. We are now trying to cram in over 43 hours activities into a 24-hour day[1] […]

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25/08/2017

Guilt-free snacking

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Consumer awareness of healthy eating is informing more and more purchasing decisions every day. According to Mintel’s recent Global Food Trends report, predictions see vegetable-, nut-, seed- and plant-based products on the rise in 2017 – and the lunchtime market is no exception. A combination of factors including increased awareness around free-from and vegan alternatives has helped to ignite a sector that used to be limited to uninspiring sandwiches and soggy prepacked salads. As even mainstream consumers shift towards healthier, better-for-you options, more retailers and leading brands are cashing in on the lunchtime trade with its fresh food-to-go offerings and […]

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Honeybuns - Triple Chocolate tinker cookies
22/08/2017

Triple chocolate tinker cookies recipe by Honeybuns Bakery

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Written by Emma goss-Custard, from Honeybuns gluten-free baking book: These chocolatey cookies have achieved cult status among our loyal fans and customers.  This is a slightly adapted version of the ones we make in our bakery. Triple chocolate tinkers makes: 12 cookies health: gluten-free cook: 15 minutes store: 7 days in airtight container. Freeze well compost: eggshell 150 g/5½ oz gluten-free oat flour 125 g/4½ oz/generous ½ cup butter, chilled and cubed 115g/4 oz/generous ½ cup granulated sugar 115g/4 oz/scant 1½ cups gluten-free oats 1 egg 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 100 g/3½ oz dark chocolate, chopped 100 […]

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Matcha on a spoon
21/08/2017

7 ways to use Matcha

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Written by Clearspring: It’s a magical elixir, that has been part of Japanese tea ceremonies for over 900 years but what is matcha and just how versatile is this nutrient rich, vibrant green powder? Matcha is a finely ground, green tea leaf powder, considered to be one of the most prized amongst the Japanese teas. From providing a much needed energy boost, helping restore a natural sense of calm and bursting with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, matcha is a must! Did you know that Japanese Organic Matcha is not just for drinking?   Be creative and inspired by the following ways […]

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