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fd is the quarterly magazine of the Food Development Association, and provides the latest information about trends and new product development for food and menu developers.
 
fd covers a wide range of subjects including:

 

Articles and features about global trends and developments

New products

Taste tests

Specialist food areas

Legislation and technology updates

Interviews with key development chefs working across all sectors, from contract catering to retail.

fd is the only magazine published in the UK that is truly focused on the world of food development.

June 2008: Making Chocolat

25 June 2008

Less than a quarter of meals served in British restaurants and pubs are rounded off with a dessert. A visit to French chocolate maker Valrhona looks at the work… More…

June 2008: Raw Revolution

25 June 2008

Having already gained a following in the US, raw food is creeping on to menus in the UK and development chefs should take note of its growing popularity and hea… More…

June 2008: Cafe Culture

25 June 2008

With £5m to spend on its in store restaurants, Debenhams is rolling out its blueprint for the future with the emphasis firmly on freshness and quality … More…

June 2008: Ethical Choices

25 June 2008

June 2008: Taste Of Northern Ireland

25 June 2008

June 2008: NRA 2008

24 June 2008

March 2008: Clear Winner

19 February 2008

March 2008: Braving the Wild

19 February 2008

March 2008: Proud to be Protected

19 February 2008

March 2008: Going East

19 February 2008

events…

Seminar

Food and Drink Microbiology for Non-microbiologists, Exeter

08 October 2008

 

Industry

An Evening With Well Hung & Tender, The Green Door Bar & Grill, London

08 October 2008

 

Industry

Eastbourne Beer Festival, Eastbourne's Winter Garden

09 October 2008

 

latest news…

06 October 2008

Pizza Hut changes its name to Pasta Hut

Pizza Hut has today announced a re-branding that sees it change its name to Pasta Hut and invest £100 million in its restaurants and menus.… More…

 

06 October 2008

NZ-UK Challenge entry date extended

This year’s New Zealand – UK Culinary Challenge has extended its deadline for entries, so if you think you’ve missed out, there’s still time.… More…

 

03 October 2008

Costa stirs up coffee market

Every cup of coffee sold by Costa will now be made up of beans sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms across all 785 of its UK stores.… More…

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