Virginia Matthews
ProfilesMeet the taste magician
Nut-free nuts? Cheese and biscuit lager? Omega Ingredients MD Steve Pearce talks the latest tastes, smells… and Cleopatra’s hair
Category ReportAnuga 2011: A showcase to the world
With exports of British food at record levels, exhibitors at this year’s Anuga Trade Fair have a lot to smile about. What do they want to get out of the experience, asks Virginia Matthews
NewsC-stores abroad: The new foreign legion
You might not associate the humble British c-store with such far-flung destinations as Dubai or Namibia, but emerging markets are ripe for expansion. Virginia Matthews reports
NewsC-stores abroad: The new foreign legion
You might not associate the humble British c-store with such far-flung destinations as Dubai or Namibia, but emerging markets are ripe for expansion. Virginia Matthews reports
Analysis & FeaturesFarm Africa: Climbing Out of Poverty
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is not for the fainthearted, but for the 10 senior food and drink industry executives preparing to tackle Africa’s tallest mountain, the biggest challenge is raising the profile of FARM-Africa, an aid agency that is helping African farmers climb out of poverty. Virginia Matthews reports
NewsFocus On Scotland: Scotland eyes organic growth
The Scottish government wants the organic sector to be a key driver in its ambitious plans to grow food and drink sales. But that’s only half the story, as Virginia Matthews reports
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Are you being self-served?
Unmanned coffee machines generate up to £40k in sales a year, which is why Costa – and retailers – want a bigger slurp of the action. Virginia Matthews reports
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Meat & Fish Supplement 2011: Convenient daily meals? Game on!
Sales of game meats are set to hit £111m by 2015 as suppliers develop more convenient offerings – and pitch at the right price. Virginia Matthews reports
NewsFocus On Beauty & Suncare: Beauty au naturel
While suncare sales may look far from sun-kissed, the beauty category is enjoying steady growth thanks to promotions and the rise of free-from products, reports Virginia Matthews
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IFE 2011 Preview: Local is the new organic
The appetite for locally produced products has overtaken organic to become the number one food sustainability issue, and will be a key theme at the IFE11 show, says Virginia Matthews
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IFE 2011 Preview
The appetite for locally produced products has overtaken organic to become the number one food sustainability issue, and will be a key theme at the IFE11 show, says Virginia MatthewsIf the unveiling of a working English Regional Kitchen at next month’s IFE11 – the first such innovation at a major ...
NewsNational Convenience Show Preview: Can the c-store be all things to all people?
Convenience stores can no longer keep going by just offering a smattering of basic products. Virginia Matthews looks at how to meet consumer demand for both local and global brands
NewsThe rise of the indie baker
As sales of artisan bread rise, independent bakers are looking to broaden their reach to cash in on the growing appetite for tasty alternatives to the traditional white sliced loaf. Virginia Matthews weighs up their chances
