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Celebrating the 'Festival of Flavours' - Diwali!

Celebrating the 'Festival of Flavours' - Diwali!
29th October 2021

On the 4th of November, thousands of people will be celebrating Diwali, or as it is often called the 'Festival of Lights' or the 'festival of flavours'. Diwali takes place each year after the conclusion of harvest and to coincide with the new moon between mid-October and mid-November.

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LACA's National School Meals Week is inbound!

LACA's National School Meals Week is inbound!
24th October 2021

For the last 30 years, LACA’s National School Meals Week (NSMW) has been raising awareness about the importance of nutritious school meals. Starting on the 8th of November, each day has a different theme, helping school caterers deliver a variety of flavours and styles throughout the week. We have listed the themes below with a selection of recipe inspiration, but keep your eyes peeled throughout the week where each day will be heroed on our blog.

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Catching up with 'Turn Up The Heat' Winners - North Hertfordshire College

Catching up with 'Turn Up The Heat' Winners - North Hertfordshire College
8th October 2021

Following their success winning Essential Cuisine’s ‘Turn Up The Heat’ competition, North Hertfordshire College opened their doors and welcomed Business Development Manager, Rees Smith and Senior Development Chef, Jon Harvey-Barnes for an inspiration filled kitchen takeover.

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Say Hello to British Egg Week

Say Hello to British Egg Week
5th October 2021

We often take widely available ingredients like eggs for granted but this year British Lion unveil a new campaign for 2021, British Egg Week (4th – 10th October). Partnered with several nutritionists and dietitians, British Lion are educating both consumers and foodservice bodies, targeting health professionals about the nutritional benefits and increasing popularity of egg consumption...

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