2014 - Nina & Co

Food – the sublime to the cor blimey?

December 23, 2014 Food

Food, glorious food. With Christmas just a few days away, people the world over are planning their menus and frantically writing their shopping lists to ensure their tables are laden for the big day. As the food retailers prepare for

We’re shopping – they’re dropping!

November 17, 2014 Food

As you’ve probably seen in the news, the scandal about overstated profits and Richard Broadbent’s resignation has dealt another blow to supermarket giant, Tesco. Excuse me if I don’t lose any sleep over this, but I for one, am delighted

Students – can’t cook – won’t cook – or don’t know how to cook?

September 25, 2014 Food|Students' Unions

With the new university year looming, newbie students are preparing to leave home. For some of them, it will be first time in their lives that they’ve lived without the support of good old Mum and Dad. But how

Banking on food donations for survival

July 30, 2014 Food

This week I’ve been reading about the amazing work being done by food banks. Inevitably, it’s got me thinking. First I give heartfelt thanks that we are fortunate enough to be able to put food on the table ourselves and

European meat legislation – stupidity or pig ignorance?

July 23, 2014 Food

The food industry is drowning in legislation that is, so we’re told, to protect us – the consumers. That’s very fine and wonderful and I’m all in favour of protecting our vital food chain, but in my opinion, this latest

The ultimate business award benefit

July 16, 2014 Marketing|Strategy

The tension mounts. Hoards of hopefuls in posh frocks and dinner suits enjoy the evening sun and a glass of Bucks Fizz. Inside the huge marquee, the caterers prepare for the celebration dinner. And everyone hopes that it will be

The true cost of poor hospital food

July 9, 2014 Food>Ethical, local and sustainable

Why are UK Governments so fond of voluntary standards? Is it so they can claim they’ve told us so, before they wash their hands of the whole situation?

Bring back the F-word – all is forgiven

July 2, 2014 Food

Have you noticed how trends change when it comes to dietary advice? In the 80s, eating fibre was the be-all and the end-all. What’s happened to the famous F-word in the 21st century? Do we longer need fibre? Have the