With harvest already under way for some English vineyards, Local Food Britain catches up with Mike Wagstaff, owner at Greyfriars Vineyard in Surrey, about their hopes, awards and growth
Kent’s original commercial vineyard, producing award-winning English sparkling wines, ciders and juices, Biddenden Vineyards was founded in 1969 and is celebrating a record-breaking start to harvest.
The sun shone as the crowds came in their thousands to Local Food Britain’s first ever Countryside Food Festival on Saturday September 15 held on Priory Farm’s picturesque Discovery Walk in Nutfield, Surrey.
The great and the good of Surrey’s food and drink industry met at a lavish black tie gala dinner in Guildford for the 2018 Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards – and a number of Local Food Britain members were among the winning and highly commended businesses.
Two Brighton drinks companies came together this summer to create a brand new cocktail recipe that’s perfect for blistering heatwaves and cooler climes.
Lifelong Esher resident and Garsons employee, Kerry Ford, is preparing to tackle the Thames Path Challenge for the second time in aid of the Princess Alice Hospice - and this time she is roping in her fiancé, Nick Ruddle, who also works at the garden centre and PYO farm.
An expert at solving complex supply chain problems and dealing with challenging customers, Claire Jones is a Hampshire-based business consultant who specialises in working with food producers and providers. Here, she shares five key steps for running a successful food and drink business.
Celebrating their first Great Taste Award, in only their second year, G-Nuts look set for big things. Here, founder Funmi Brady tells us the inspiring story behind these delicious, all-natural peanuts – and how they are helping to support women back in her native Nigeria
From traditionally churned butter to a sauce so hot it carries a warning on its bottle, Local Food Britain members have enjoyed great success at this year's Great Taste Awards.
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