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…
Gingerbread stars from Swinton Park 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…
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…
The Grange, home to Squires Kitchen International School 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
All things bright and beautiful 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tesco is starting a scheme which could hand tens of thousands of tonnes of surplus food from its stores to local charities as supermarkets come under rising pressure to reduce waste. The UK’s biggest supermarket…
The School of Artisan Food, where ICSA president Stella West-Harling attended what she described as 'the most entertaining, thought-provoking and informative foodie weekend.' The guest list assembled by the School's founder and chair of trustees…
This month ICSA focused on Jamie's food education campaign and National Vegetarian week, which saw some great recipes from veg soc with their sharing platters and veggie feasts. We were delighted to welcome the fabulous…
Just in case you missed this on May 15th when Jamie Oliver launched a new food education campaign covered comprehensively by The Caterer, and you can even enjoy Ed Sherrin, Jamie and others rapping the…
