Kokova Magazine

ExCeL London was a hive of activity last week as the food, drink and packaging industries turned out in force for a spectacular edition of the co-located IFE13 and Pro2Pac events. Exhibitors and visitors enthusiastically received both shows, commenting on the busy aisles, insightful attractions and impressive presentation delivered by event organisers Fresh Montgomery. Early indications show the event attracted an audience of 26,498 professionals (subject to ABC audit) from 95 countries, including an over 10% rise in attendance from international visitors.

Park Lane icon, Grosvenor House introduces its first ever nursery. Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel and bespoke nursery designers Dragons of Walton Street have announced an exclusive partnership, which will see a luxury Premium Park View suite transformed into an exquisite, quintessentially British nursery, designed and tailored with a royal baby in mind.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding pet owners to keep all chocolate well away from dogs, puppies and other pets this Easter. Although awareness about chocolate poisoning is increasing amongst dog owners vets are still seeing urgent cases because chocolate treats have not been secured out of reach. The Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS), a subscription advice service for vets, cites chocolate poisoning in its top ten list of common poisons and it was a top enquiry for dogs in 2012.

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With less than two weeks to go until the Cake & Bake Show launches in Manchester, it is already set to be the most exciting show yet. As well as a whole host of celebrity demos from the likes of Paul Hollywood and Tom Herbert, plus competitions and interactive sessions, the April 5th - 7th Manchester show features a market place which promises the best variety of top baking equipment, sugarcraft tools and delicious bakes.

April UK dates have been confirmed following rave reviews of the multi-platinum selling Polish hard rock band's new 'Don't Set Your Dogs On Me' studio album. Coma, the biggest rock band in Poland, whose irresistible sixth studio album was released on earMUSIC on 25th February 2013, have confirmed two UK headline concerts in April. Coma have notched up several number one hits in both the single and album charts, let alone multiple gold and platinum awards for all of their previous five studio albums in their native Poland.