A visit to a farm is a fun day out for all ages, and can offer a peaceful break from life in a busy city. From feeding or milking the animals, to exploring the fields or picking up some fresh produce from the farm shop, there are plenty of good reasons to visit a farm…
We rely on our woolly friends for a wide array of products, including milk, cheese, meat and wool from their fleeces, and they are also used to graze as a way of controlling scrub and coarse vegetation from taking over valuable grassland. It’s estimated that there are a whopping 1 billion sheep worldwide, and there…
Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or you enjoy creating cakes and other sweet treats, starting up your own cafe is the perfect way to channel your skills. After all, what could be better than making a living from something you’re genuinely passionate about? From the freedom to call the shots to a sense of pride…
If you are thinking of starting a business or are just looking for a new supplier, choosing where to get your products from is vitally important – it can make or break your viability as a business. As you can doubtlessly imagine, the vast majority of businesses selling grocery items don’t make or sell their…
Visiting a restaurant instead of eating at home is a regular occasion in most people’s lives when we can socialise with family and friends, enjoy new cuisine …and not have to do the washing up! There are thousands and thousands of restaurants in the UK, so competition is quite fierce if you wish to open…
When you work in the food industry, the supplier you use has the power to make or break your business. After all, working with a supplier that’s unreliable could result in you not having any stock to sell, and if the products they sell are low in quality, this is unlikely to be conducive to…
For many, starting up your very own cafe is a dream come true. After years of working hard and doing things someone else’s way, you’re finally in a position to take charge and build something that’s personal to you. There’s no denying that this is an extremely exciting venture, however, it’s not without its challenges.…
Starting your own business is an extremely exciting venture and for those with exceptional culinary skills, a food and beverage business is the logical choice. After years of honing your talent and broadening your experience, you can finally share your passion with the masses and turn your hobby into a profitable business. That being said,…
According to research, the UK spends around 1.7 billion a year on yoghurt. Moreover, there seems to be an endless variety of the types of yoghurt on the market ranging from flavoured, to natural, to Greek- it’s clear that we can’t get enough of the stuff. With this in mind, we’ve accumulated a couple…
For many of us, cow’s milk is a staple. Whether added to tea or coffee or poured over cereal, its enjoyed by many of us. This is unsurprising when you think that UK dairy farmers produce over 14 billion litres of milk per year and the UK is the third largest producer of milk…
