Book review: Hokkaido
Chef Tim Anderson explores Japan’s northernmost island, which is famed for its diverse and distinctive cuisine.
Product Launches
Book review: Café Cecilia
Max Rocha's cookbook is a celebration of finding simplicity and beauty in fresh, seasonal, unfussy and incredibly pleasing food.
Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
This month’s key supplier news stories include a new frozen food processor from Chef Tools and a new delivery management platform from Zonal.
Book review: Who’s Afraid of Romanée Conti?
Noble Rot co-founder Dan Keeling’s latest book is largely about identifying and sourcing great wines, from solid quaffers to ‘the most unattainable and holiest of grails’.
Liquid assets: October 2024
A pet nat from New Zealand's Saint Clair Family Estate, a new Caribbean rum brand and the 'holy grail' of non-alcoholic red wine are among this month's best new drinks launches.
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta launches premium dried pasta range
London-based Italian restaurant group Emilia’s Crafted Pasta has launched an e-commerce platform focused on dried pasta ahead of a planned push into shops and supermarkets.
Book review: Mangal II Stories and Recipes
From trailblazing ocakbaşı grill to progressive Turkish dining room, brothers Ferhat and Sertac Dirik's cookbook charts the story of their Dalston restaurant.
Coco di Mama rolls out baguette retail range
Coco di Mama has launched a range of sandwiches into Sainsbury’s stores nationwide following a successful trial with the retailer in the capital.
Itsu expands retail offering with sushi range
Asian-inspired fast food chain Itsu has broadened its retail offer with the launch of a new chilled sushi range in Tesco.
Products
Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
QSR's partnership with Dave's Hot Chicken, Santa Maria's K-food range, and new caviar and olive oils are among this month's big supplier news.
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Novameat raises €17.4m to boost global market reach
Sustainable food technology company Novameat has raised €17.4m in an oversubscribed Series A round to fund its growth.
Book review: Cooking for People
The Camberwell Arms and Frank’s Cafe chef Mike Davies has penned a cookbook that celebrates the joy of home entertaining, but there’s plenty within it for pros too.
Book review: Liguria: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera
Belmond has teamed up with publisher Apartamento to explore one of Italy’s most beautiful and gastronomically distinctive regions.
Marco Pierre White launches meat range for chefs
Marco Pierre White has added to his growing range of products aimed at chefs with the launch of a selection of meats, pâtés, terrines and smoked salmon under the Farmhouse Cuisine by Marco Pierre White brand.
Liquid assets: August 2024
Canned drinks for the summer, a range of new rums, and a grand cru gin with north African botanicals are among this month's hottest drinks launches.
Book review: An English Vineyard Cookbook
The family behind Nutbourne Vineyard and London restaurants including The Shed, Rabbit and The Sussex have published a collection of seasonal recipes.
Cast your votes in Restaurant's Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Restaurant is once again on the hunt for the best brands and suppliers in the hospitality sector with its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ibérica Restaurants launches deli retail range
Spanish restaurant group Ibérica has become the latest hospitality brand to launch into retail.
Deliverect launches market intelligence platform Pulse
Food tech platform Deliverect has launched a new marketing intelligence platform that it says gives restaurants the insights and tools they need to improve visibility and ROI.
Book review: Mediterra
Cubitt House chef director Ben Tish is on familiar territory with this collection of simple yet distinctive Mediterranean recipes.
Liquid assets: July 2024
Botivo's first limited edition product and House of Suntory's Tsukuriwake series are among our top picks for this month's new drinks releases.
Book review: Hungry Heart
Clare Finney’s personal account of her memories through food is Nigel Slater’s Toast for a new generation.
Book review: Flavorama
Arielle Johnson explores the mechanics of flavour and gives chefs the tools they need to master it.
Book review: Steak
Tim Hayward's meaty new cookbook is a passionate and enthusiastic exploration of the world of steak.
The Real Greek moves into retail with Tesco range
The UK’s largest Greek restaurant chain has launched a 15-strong retail range into Tesco stores nationwide.
Liquid assets: May 2024
Swedish and Scottish whiskies and Sussex and Hampshire wines are among our top picks for this month's new drinks releases.
Book review: Whole Catch
Irish chef Aishling Moore's neat guide to seafood champions the more commonly found cheaper fish varieties.
Entries for World Steak Challenge 2024 now open
The prestigious World Steak Challenge (WSC), the competition that puts the planet’s finest cuts of steaks to the test, is returning this September.
Rockfish launches virtual fishmonger and seafood counter
Restaurant and seafood business Rockfish has partnered with Gloucester Services to launch a virtual fishmonger and seafood counter.
Book review: The Connaught Bar
Discover the cocktails that make the hotel bar one of the best in the world.
Liquid assets: March 2024
A new Jack Daniel's expression, the launch of a host of premium rums, and the revival of Port Ellen distillery make up this month's top drinks news.
Book review: Easy Wins
Best-selling cookbook writer Anna Jones’ new book is a covert celebration of all things vegetables.
Liquid assets: February 2024
A roundup of this month's drinks launches that could be destined for your back bar.
Book review: Big Mamma, Italian Recipes in 30 Minutes
Idiosyncratic restaurant group Big Mamma has released an Italian cookbook reflective of its tongue-in-cheek personality.
Pret A Manger launches kids menu in 'major milestone'
Pret A Manger has launched of its first full menu designed specifically for children in a bid to grow further its customer base.
Liquid assets: January 2024
As dry January grips the nation, here's a round up the latest low and non alcoholic drinks launches to hit the market.
Book review: These Delicious Things
Some of the UK's best-loved chefs share their earliest food memories in this charming new cook book.
Liquid assets: December 2023
Christmas tipples, small batch whiskies, and premium boxed wines are among this month's latest drinks launches.
Book review: The Korean Cookbook
Junghyun Park and Jungyoon Choi's book takes a scholarly look at the history of Korean food.
Book review: Supa Ya Ramen
Luke Findlay's debut cookbook is a riot of ramen like you've never seen before.
Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches
Our round up of new drinks products this month includes a windmill-made gin, a low ABV wine from South Africa and a brand refresh for Islay’s Port Askaig.
Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for September
Late summer sparklers, lemon spritz, small batch vermouths, and a whisky brand turning the tables are among this month's key drink developments.
KFC moves into retail with limited-edition popcorn
KFC UK has moved into the omnichannel retail space with the launch of a new, limited-edition popcorn flavour.
Book review: Chefwise
100 leading chefs from across the world share their insider knowledge in this practical and inspirational new book.
Book review: Fish Butchery
Josh Niland’s latest book is all about getting the most out of each fish that is taken out of the sea with recipes for fish sausages, burger patties and even fish mortadella.
Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for August
This month's key drinks launches include two high-end rosés, a new tonic from Double Dutch and a Chinese whiskey.
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Booker launches Chef Central function
Booker has launched a business function developed to serve multi-site, regional and national account business.
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Franklin & Sons: ‘The spirits category is expanding’
Across the board, consumers are showing their preference towards premium serves and cocktails, but what does this mean for the wider spirits category?
Liquid assets: the latest drinks launches for July
This month's selection of drinks stories include a disruptive English rum brand, Booker's discount club and the arrival of Champagne Moutard on these shores.
Book review: Imad’s Syrian Kitchen
Syrian chef Imad Alarnab’s debut cookbook combines vibrant recipes from his homeland with honest and heartfelt reflections on what it means to be a refugee in the UK.