A Taste of Christmas: The Stories Behind Our Festive Favourites
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.
Read moreCheese in Crisis: Why Camembert and Brie Could Vanish From Our Tables
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.
Read moreUseful Links to Further Information
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (BIFM)- Founded in 1993, BIFM is a professional body for facilities management, both individuals and organisations.
- FIRST POINT ASSESSMENT (FPAL)- Is a supplier management community supporting the European oil and gas industry.
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CIEH)- A charity that is the professional and leading voice for environmental and public health and safety.
- INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY- A professional membership group that provides support and information for those who work or study in the hospitality and tourism industries.
- FOOD STANDARD AGENCY (FSA)- The governmental department responsible for food safety and hygiene throughout the UK.
- THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION (TUCO)- TUCO is a professional membership group for in-house caterers within the higher education sector, and is one of the leading organisations of its kind in the UK.
- BRITISH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION (BHA)- An agenda-setter and members organisation for the hospitality and tourism industry that helps to promote the interest of operators, brands and owners across the hospitality and tourism sectors.
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (RSPH)- An independent and multi-disciplinary charity who’s mission is to improve public health and wellbeing.
- INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IFMA)- An international association for facilities management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in 105 countries.
