Managing director Phil Alison has sold the Havelock North Fruit Company to new investors and it has been re-named Rockit Global Limited. Photo/file.
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.com | EXCLUSIVE: White farmer battles Mugabe’s top aide in ‘last minute’ scramble for land
Hollywood star Will Smith has just been to Victoria Falls – but did he stay on the Zimbabwe side or the Zambian side of the natural wonder? Harare – A white commercial farmer in Matabeleland South in southern Zimbabwe is battling to have President Robert Mugabe’s top aide leave a prime property, in what critics view as a “last minute” scramble for land akin to the biblical “last supper”. Ray Ndlukula, the deputy secretary for cabinet and president’s office, has laid siege on the farm located in Figtree amid revelations in court documents that are in News24’s possession that he has other properties in the province.
Sira-sira Store: Keso good
KESO or cheese never fails to delight the kids at home. They like to nibble on cheese cubes while watching their favorite cartoons on TV.
The Many Benefits of Making (and Eating) Chocolate Right Where It Grows
Dried cocoa beans historically have been shipped to Europe and the U.S. for chocolate making. But keeping the process close to home empowers farmers and supports local economies.
The Cheese Geek’s Guide to Affinage
Did you know that France produces more than 350 types of cheese ? Each variety is the unique result of a specific production method and aging process, requiring both technical skill and intuition. We talk about cheese a lot on Chocolate & Zucchini: we’ve covered how to shop for cheese and the notion of cheese terroir , and today I am happy to present a guest post by Jonathan Deitch, a.k.a. Monsieur Fromage , a fellow bilingual blogger and passionate explorer of all things cheese.
McDonalda s says a taking situation seriouslya after pregnant woman…
New Delhi, March 3: A day after a fried lizard was found in the french fries ordered at a Kolkata outlet of McDonald’s, the fast food restaurant chain has said that it is taking the situation seriously. In a statement on Friday, McDonald’s said, “We are taking situation seriously, launched thorough investigation immediately upon being aware of complaint.”
Restaurant Brands gets Yum sign-off for Hawaiian deal but delay dents guidance
Restaurant Brands New Zealand says it has gained approval from Yum! Brands, the parent company of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, to acquire the only franchisee for those stores in Hawaii but the time taken for sign-off means full-year profit was at the lower end of guidance. The fast-food retailer announced its conditional agreement to buy Pacific Island Restaurants , which has 82 Taco Bell and Pizza Hut stores, last October and had expected to complete the $US105 million deal by late December.
Breakfast Inequality: Some Work Nine Hours to Buy Milk and Toast
Residents of Abu Dhabi, Osaka and Zurich can earn enough in less than five minutes to buy their first meal of the day, according to the Bloomberg Global City Breakfast Index. Ghanaians in Accra need closer to an hour, and people in Caracas, where inflation is While budgeting for breakfast may be an afterthought in richer economies, prohibitively priced staples have led to malnutrition and food riots in poorer countries, including protests that engulfed more than a dozen Middle Eastern and North African nations in 2010 and 2011.
Locally produced food and drink on the menu at new Holiday Inn restaurant
BENNETT’S ice cream from Worcester and ales from the Wye Valley Brewery near Bromyard are just two of the local products to be found at the newly opened Cow on the Hill restaurant at Bromsgrove’s Holiday Inn hotel. The new restaurant offers a steak and grill menu with the emphasis on provenance of ingredients – all the steaks are from beef matured and grass fed on organic pastures in Northern Ireland’s Glenarm Estate.
Standing while eating could eventually make you fat
That’s what nutritionists and doctors say about eating big meals upright – that shameless habit you have of feasting on takeout over your kitchen counter, or at trendy new standing-only restaurants. At Ikinari Steak, a Japanese joint that opened its first U.S. location in the East Village last week, customers eat the steakhouse’s grub standing up.
Readers write: Marmalade origin, rugby injuries, correct punishment
The Dec. 19 essay in The Home Forum, ” Marmalade worthy of Paddington Bear ,” mentions quince as only one of the fruits used to make marmalade, but it didn’t give the origin of the word “marmalade.” Marmalade in Portugal, explains my husband, who was born and brought up there, is made from the marmelo , which is quince.
“Natural Born Butchers” wine-tasting party pairs cork and pork
In recent years, Prague has been attracting more and more visitors who are interested specifically in the local cuisine and beverages. Besides regular food tours there are also special one-off events, such as the Natural Born Butchers’ wine tasting party inspired by the pig slaughter season, combining mostly Bohemian and Moravian wines and specialties made from a traditional Czech breed of pig.
La Puerta Verde Is An Authentic Hit
Tom Sietsema heads to La Puerta Verde for a First Bite, deciding it brings “true Mexican spirit” to Ivy City. Chef Carlos Camacho has a 20-year cooking resume that includes Great American Restaurants in Northern Virginia and the Chef Geoff’s empire.
New Wollongong eatery and live music venue Town Hall Chamber
Former UniCentre general manager Mike Gillmore is re-opening the site previously occupied by Three Chimneys as an all-purpose restaurant and live music venue on Saturday. Mr Gillmore has worked in hospitality in Australia and overseas, and the university for 19 years.
New Wollongong eatery and live music venue Town Hall Chamber
Former UniCentre general manager Mike Gillmore is re-opening the site previously occupied by Three Chimneys as an all-purpose restaurant and live music venue on Saturday. Mr Gillmore has worked in hospitality in Australia and overseas, and the university for 19 years.
The Simple Greek Brings Flavors Of The Mediterranean To Norwalk
John Pertesis, who is the chef, has over 40 years experience in the restaurant business. He is making some of the traditional Greek food that is served at the Simple Greek in Norwalk.
Six Japan food, nutrition, health and consumer trends set to shape 2017
We pinpoint six of the must-know food, nutrition and consumer trends taking shape in Japan, from superfoods to sports nutrition, ahead of one of the country’s biggest trade shows, FoodEx Japan, which takes place next month. The show will see exhibitors from across the globe descend on Chiba, greater Tokyo, as they seek to boost their business efforts in this potentially lucrative market.
Sue Allen: No more Cadbury’s for me, just Whittaker’s
OPINION: I am declaring, here and now, that I will never buy Cadbury’s chocolate again after it announced last week that it was halting all production at its Dunedin factory. This stand might be a bit hollow, as I can’t actually recall the last time I willingly bought any Cadbury’s chocolate.
Vauxhall has plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton employing 4,500 staff
Business secretary Greg Clark will meet with Peugeot executives and the French government as he scrambles to secure thousands of British jobs at takeover target Vauxhall. The Press Association understands Mr Clark will travel by Eurostar to Paris tonight for separate meetings with French industry minister Christophe Sirugue and board members of PSA Group, which is in talks to acquire General Motors’ loss-making European operation.
Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen
At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk. her father is a nutritionist and her mom, a beautician — Mannat admits that it was challenging to find her niche in the fashion industry.
Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen
At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk. her father is a nutritionist and her mom, a beautician — Mannat admits that it was challenging to find her niche in the fashion industry.
Rejected for her weight, she became a beauty queen
At 62 kg, Miss Indore Mannat Singh, who recently walked at the LFW is struggling to gain acceptance on the catwalk. her father is a nutritionist and her mom, a beautician — Mannat admits that it was challenging to find her niche in the fashion industry.
Orange imports from around the world crushing Indonesia’s home-grown varieties
INFLOWS of imported oranges have put the country’s own exotic orange variants in a tight squeeze, further jeopardising local businesses that are already facing a hard time against their foreign counterparts. The saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” does not apply to the sales of Mandarin oranges at Kopro Market in Grogol, West Jakarta.
Burning a hole in the wallet
The Lunar New Year is more than just an important occasion when the entire family reunites – it is also the most expensive event of the year for some Chinese While many Chinese would complain about having eaten too much during the Lunar New Year holidays – feasting is after all a key part of the festivities – others would lament about how their wallets have drastically lost weight. Latest data by China’s Ministry of Commerce shows that retailers and restaurants across the nation generated about 840 billion yuan in revenue, up 11.4 percent year-on-year, during the seven-day Chinese New Year holiday this year.
Taste of home: a mini dim sum empire dishes dumplings with a provincial flair
Though its restaurants are few, Anhui province is known for its xiao long bao, or steamed soup dumplings. Owner He Yan has perfected her hometown recipes for a local clientele.
Pizza shop serves Donald Trump up a delicious border wall take down
After someone used a pizza delivery to make a political point recently, a little pizza shop in Dunedin, New Zealand, has added a new menu item to protest Donald Trump’s proposed border wall. Not that Logan Beck, the owner of Filadelfio’s Gardens and the pizza shop, had particularly lofty goals in mind for his Trump pizza.
Study finds new bacterial strain can contaminate shellfish
Scientists studying oysters along the Atlantic Coast have discovered a critical clue to understanding why more seafood lovers are getting sick from eating shellfish. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found a new strain of the bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus, the world’s leading culprit of contamination in shellfish that, when eaten, causes diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Grilled Chicken With Carrot Salad
Fragrant spices and some heat transform rather plain ingredients into something altogether different. You’ll enjoy the interplay of textures, too – the chicken against the crisp carrots, cool lettuce and rich sunflower seeds.
A bit of burning can work magic on the right foods
Inspired by traditional methods from around the world, chefs are pushing the envelope on burned foods. With a little daring, home cooks can, too.
From first-century convenience to our crunchya
From first-century convenience to our crunchy snack Twice-baked cookies have a long history. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: The American Toll House cookie, or chocolate chip, was invented in 1938.
Tyson Foods quarterly profit jumps 28.6 pct
Feb 6 Tyson Foods Inc, the biggest U.S. meat processor, reported a 28.6 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by higher exports of beef and pork and lower livestock costs. Net income attributable to Tyson rose to $593 million, or $1.59 per share, in the first quarter ended Dec. 31, from $461 million, or $1.15 per share, a year earlier.
Fortification plan for food
New Delhi, Feb. 4: The Centre has proposed making food fortification mandatory for all staples like rice, wheat flour, edible oil and milk to fight malnutrition but some experts have urged a cautious approach, warning of hidden costs and unproven health benefits. The Telegraph had reported in January 2016 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pushed the idea of universal fortification – addition of key vitamin and minerals to foods to improve their nutritional value and address nutritional gaps in the population – in meetings with top officials of the ministries of agriculture, food and public distribution, commerce, health and women and child development.
Food news: What to eat this Waitangi long weekend
From Allyson Gofton’s recipe for the perfect steak dish to Nicky Watson’s latest foodie revelation, here are our top picks in delicious food news and events to indulge in this Waitangi weekend. Despite our plans to keep fit and healthy in 2017, there are times when you’ll want a break from the clean eating and workouts.
Barbecue Chicken Seller Turns Tycoon With 2,500% Stock Surge
It’s been a fast ascent for college dropout Edgar “Injap” Sia, who less than a decade ago was selling barbecue chicken in the Philippines. He now leads the real estate developer with the best stock gains in Asia.
Why The Arctic Apple Means You May Be Seeing More GMOs At The Store
Genetically engineered crops are nothing new. But emerging technology that allows scientists to alter plants more precisely and cheaply is taking genetically engineered plants from the field to the kitchen.
Food | Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Baked Pappardelle With Boar Ragu
This recipe may be served on a platter or as we do in a terracotta vessel which allows moisture to develop and prevent dryness. If you don’t own one any other baking casserole will do.
Fact Or Fiction? Even When It Comes To Food, It’s Hard To Tell With Rasputin
He was Russia’s Mad Monk. A pale, bearded, wiry, horny, green-eyed debauch who was the preeminent power broker of the Romanov dynasty in its waning years.
Guest Column: Ottawa, through the eyes of a 13-year-old visitor
Last fall, following a visit to her grandparents’ town, Lauren Applebee, of Macon Ga., wrote her impressions of Ottawa for an English assignment at school. The smell of pizza.
U.S. beef exports to Korea reach new heights; poised for further growth in 2017
Just a few years ago, the thought that Korea would be a $1 billion market for U.S. beef seemed unreachable. What a difference some good marketing makes.
Where to eat for Chinese New Year
Where to eat for Chinese New Year Happy Year of the Rooster! Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2k8Y6PW Crab in a ginger scallion sauce from Petite Soo Chow in Cliffside Park is a special dish for Chinese New Year. Happy Year of the Rooster! That’s right, Chinese New Year begins on Saturday, ringing in two weeks of festivities – from red envelopes stuffed with monetary gifts, to fireworks and, of course, food.