by louise-sims-bloom | Jan 3, 2017 | News
A supermarket that is known for its low prices is starting to make a name for itself as a health food store. In recent years, Aldi has been removing certain pesticides and chemicals from its products, and now they are going even further. As of January 1, the...
by louise-sims-bloom | Dec 13, 2016 | News
As reported in Personnel Today the new English language requirements for public-sector workers in customer-facing roles came into force on 21 November 2016, following the publication this week of provisions under the Immigration Act 2016. Workers must...
by louise-sims-bloom | Nov 17, 2016 | News, Press
Since ICSA launched in 2014, we have been featured in national press articles such as the Daily Express, Daily Telegraph and Metro, high end food publications delicious., and Food&Travel Magazine and flagship sustainability publication The Taster as well as...
by louise-sims-bloom | Nov 15, 2016 | News
Ireland’s mushroom industry provides a stark warning to the rest of the country’s economy about the damage a sustained weakness in sterling could inflict on Irish exporters, the sector most vulnerable to the impact of Brexit. Mushroom growers rely on the...
by louise-sims-bloom | Oct 3, 2016 | News
Want to provide a show- stopping Christmas this year? Cook the perfect Christmas dinner? Whether you’d like to brush up on some classics or try your hand at something brand new, sugar craft your Christmas cake like a pro or create an edible hamper, book with an...
by louise-sims-bloom | Sep 22, 2016 | News
The Michel Roux Jr Cookery School in Clapham, London was honoured to be crowned 2016 Cookery School of the Year this month at the Food and Travel Magazine Reader awards celebrating the best in the worlds of food, drink and travel. Although the cookery school works...
by louise-sims-bloom | Jul 6, 2016 | News
Squires Kitchen International School has been teaching the art of cake decorating and sugar craft since 1987 and is now the leading independent school of its kind in the UK. From the basics of beautiful baking to mastering the art of cake decorating, chocolate and...
by louise-sims-bloom | Jun 16, 2016 | News
Give the foodie man in your life a day he will love and teach him to make food you will love too! Add a bit of spice and get those manly hands chopping, curing and creating with flair with our top ten classes for dads. 1) Men Only course at Tante Marie:...
by louise-sims-bloom | Jun 12, 2016 | Food Trends, News
We noticed this Telegraph article this week and are pleased to report that we wrote about this two months ago in our newsletter – just goes to show ICSA members have their fingers on the foodie pulse. A pop-up restaurant that will encourage diners to eat in the...
by louise-sims-bloom | May 23, 2016 | News
There’s an old saying…’When America coughs, England catches a cold’. That was way back when we were bestest friends with the USA and hadn’t found our new playmates the EU. Right now, England is coughing and Europe is reaching for the...
by louise-sims-bloom | May 23, 2016 | News
NEWS- New legislation We had a very interesting report on a visit by the EHO at which new legislation which is already now implemented was discussed. Many thanks to Darrin Hosegrove (Chef Director, Ashburton Cookery School) for giving us the up-to-date information....
by louise-sims-bloom | May 23, 2016 | News
Demuths Cookery School is based in the centre of Bath in a wonderful Georgian building, with a modern purpose built kitchen, light and airy and with stunning views of Bath Abbey and Parade Gardens. Demuths Cookery School is run by one of the UK’s leading...
by louise-sims-bloom | Apr 27, 2016 | News
This month we are not going to divulge the latest grains or beans to hit the foody press. Instead we are looking at what is hot in style. The biggest double-whammy ever is poised to take the UK away from its reputation as being the cheap man in Europe for a dining...
by louise-sims-bloom | Mar 18, 2016 | News
Squires Kitchen’s 30th Anniversary Annual Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft Exhibition took place at the Farnham Maltings in Surrey earlier this month. ICSA member Squires Kitchen International School have revealed their highlights from the weekend. Huge crowds of...
by louise-sims-bloom | Mar 8, 2016 | Members, News
Set in the heart of Kent, two hours away from London is one of the South East’s finest cookery schools. Kent Cookery School is a happy marriage of old and new- a modern purpose built kitchen with all the olde world charm of Kent, transporting you to a culinary...
by louise-sims-bloom | Mar 7, 2016 | News
The Financial Times recently of produced a fascinating Special Report entitled The Future of The Food Industry. One of the articles caught our attention and we have reproduced it here – we are confident you will enjoy reading it and looking at the real...
by louise-sims-bloom | Jan 9, 2016 | Food Trends
This month our focus is on the humble beetroot. We have recently seen it appearing in a number of colours – yellow, white, orange and it’s traditional beetroot red. There have been teeny-weeny ones on micro-meals in posh restaurants with a few tiny stalks left...
by louise-sims-bloom | Jan 5, 2016 | Campaigns, News
Got an ethically minded food-related New Years resolution? It could be sourcing more sustainably, paying a fair price for milk, or disposing of your waste in a more environmentally friendly way. Share it with us here, tweet or Facebook us and we would love to share...
by louise-sims-bloom | Nov 9, 2015 | News
At our most recent board meeting, the subject of cookery school awards was raised in terms of their relevance and impact on our members. It was the board’s opinion that customers choose schools for a variety of reasons- location, course type and reputation. ICSA...
by louise-sims-bloom | Oct 5, 2015 | News
A new survey has suggested that the new National Living Wage, set to come into force in April 2016, is sending “shockwaves” through the labour market as employers seek to minimise extra costs. The report from Manpower surveyed 2,101 employers and found that many were...
by louise-sims-bloom | Sep 10, 2015 | Members, News
Ashburton Food & Drink Festival: Saturday 12th September Now in it’s 5th year, the Ashburton Food & Drink Festival is a celebration of the fantastic local food producers and traders that are found in and around our historic Dartmoor town. The festival is...
by louise-sims-bloom | Aug 26, 2015 | News
Farming leaders and ministers say they have held “productive” talks on the future of dairy farming in the UK following protests over milk prices. Ministers met farming representatives in London, in the wake of dozens of protests in recent weeks....
by louise-sims-bloom | Aug 26, 2015 | News
The UK’s farming unions have told Government, the EU and the food industry that a sizeable change in the way food is sold is needed in order to avoid dire consequences for the farming industry and rural economy The four union presidents of the National Farmers Union,...
by louise-sims-bloom | Jun 24, 2015 | News
Tracey Crouch supports cut in the VAT rate to 5% for tourism and hospitality businesses as one of her first comments as she takes on the role of minister with responsibility for sport and tourism in the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS). Prior to her...
