Kokova Magazine

2012 marks the 250th anniversary of the sandwich - by far the most popular food in the UK - and the industry body, the British Sandwich Association (BSA), has announced a series of exciting projects it will be rolling out to support this very special birthday. Not only will the organisation be joining with key partners to celebrate the sheer popularity of the food phenomenon created by the Earl of Sandwich, but is also keen to raise more awareness of the industry as a key employment driver in the UK.

The gluten-free diet is the treatment for coeliac disease and maintaining it can be a real challenge. If you're taking on the Gluten-free Challenge and want to better understand the difficulties faced by people with the condition, then changing your lifestyle for Awareness Week will give you real insight. Eating out, shopping for food and cooking at home needs careful thought for those on a gluten-free diet.

Two-thirds of UK butchers could face closure unless the next generation of master butchers can be found quickly, according to the findings of a stark new report commissioned to coincide with National Butchers' Week, which takes place between 25th -31st March. A survey of more than 200 butchers nationwide has found that only one in three has a 'natural successor' to take on the business following their retirement, either in the shape of a son or daughter or someone else already working within the business.

Search for Britain's best pro cupcake baker begins... As sales of the ubiquitous cupcake continue to flourish, British Baker magazine launches its search to find Britain's best cupcake baker 2012.

This year, British Food Fortnight which traditionally takes place during the autumn, runs at the same time as the Olympics under the title 'Love British Food 2012' 27 July - 12 August 2012. Promotions are planned in thousands of shops, pubs and restaurants.

With Butcher Week (25-31 March) and Bacon Connoisseur Week (22-28 March) fast approaching, it can be a daunting time for butchers everywhere when they read that red meat is being highlighted again in the news. Red meat has taken the blame for many health problems but now a large-scale American study has revealed a link between eating red meat and a higher risk of dying.