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Springtime in the UK spans from March through to May – though sometimes it may not feel like it with the winter weather hanging around! However, what you can rely on each year is a delightful array of fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits across each month of the season. Embracing these seasonal delights not only enhances the flavour and freshness of your meals but also supports local agriculture and reduces environmental impact.

Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and 2025, is growing up in a world defined by rapid technological advancements, increased environmental awareness, and a focus on health and wellness. As the first generation to be immersed in digital culture from birth, their habits are shaping industries—including food and beverage. For brands and businesses, understanding and embracing these patterns is not just an opportunity but necessary to stay relevant.

Pancake Day, known as Shrove Tuesday, is a significant event in Christian calendars, marking the day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. The term "Shrove" originates from the old English word "shriving," meaning to confess one's sins and receive absolution and historically on Shrove Tuesday Christians would attend confession to prepare spiritually for the season of Lent. But in more modern times, Pancake Day is celebrated with various customs including pancake tossing and community events.

At Red Box, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients across various sectors – Education, Business & Industry, Retail & Leisure, and many more. From Auditing to Training, to Project Management to Tender Management, read on to hear about some of the key services we can provide for your business.

Veganuary is a UK-based non-profit organization that encourages people worldwide to adopt a vegan lifestyle for the month of January. Founded in 2013 by Matthew Glover and Jane Land, their goal was to promote veganism as a fun, easy, and accessible lifestyle choice.

Wishing all current, past and future Red Box Clients a Happy New Year!

Christmas is a time of rich traditions, and for many the festive season wouldn’t be complete without the foods we all know and love. But do you know where these dishes come from? From Turkey to Christmas Pudding to Mince Pies, the history behind our Christmas staples is as fascinating as the flavours themselves. Let’s unwrap the origins of these right now.

You won’t Brie-lieve this terrible news - I Camembert it! Sorry, I promise those are the only cheese puns I will make in this article, because this to me is a serious topic. I am a big fan of cheese with my long-time favourite being the French staple cheese Brie, named for its French region of origin – Brie. However, recent news has come to light suggesting that the long-term production of Brie and Camembert is uncertain due to an ongoing issue – mould strain mutations.

5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day has long been held as a staple of healthy eating alongside eating a portion of oily fish a week and having 6-8 drinks a day, but more recently nutritionists have started promoting a new idea – eating 30 plants a week. As opposed to aiming for 5 a day, the aims of eating 30 plant based foods a week is designed to provide benefits for your gut health, immune system, and overall well-being.

Red Box has grown into a family directed business which supports and celebrates the achievement and success of all our employees and colleagues! We are incredibly grateful to work with such a fantastic team and range of clients.