Kokova Magazine

Research commissioned by Food Tourism Connect, the campaign to promote food in the Liverpool City Region has found that many people still aren't aware of the many local food producers in the region. Similarly, purchasing local food appeared relatively unimportant for most of those surveyed, with just seven per cent saying that they felt that buying locally sourced food was very important to them. Despite this, many respondents could identify several reasons for eating locally sourced food.

Veterinary associations have hailed the introduction of compulsory microchipping for all dogs in England as a giant leap forward for dogs and their owners. Defra has announced that from 6th April 2016 all dogs will be required to have a microchip, giving owners over three years to comply with new legislation that will be drafted by Defra.

It has been announced that North West retailer Booths has been selected as one of only ten British businesses to be awarded Ruban d'Honneur status in the prestigious European Business Awards* and will now head to Germany to compete to be crowned Britain's most environmental and sustainable business.

Get some 'friendly' help with your specialist cleaning tasks this spring from the new Bar Keepers Friend (BKF) Power Cream and Bar Keepers Friend Power Spray! First launched in 1882, the BKF range is being enhanced and extended, and aims to fully capitalise on its claim of "Once Tried Always Used". The original and incredibly popular Bar Keepers Friend Stain Remover Powder will be complimented by two exciting, new products from the US.

In 1993 Naturewatch lifted the lid on the use of animal testing in the production of personal care and household products by publishing the Compassionate Shopping Guide. Naturewatch was the first organisation in the UK to make this information available to the public, and today the 13th edition continues to highlight why it is so important to understand the policies behind the products.

Whether you are an experienced pickler or a preserving novice, Riverford's new Preserved Lemon Kit will add colour to your kitchen shelf and an exotic zing to your cooking. Developed by Riverford's pickling guru, Anna Colquhoun, the kit is an easy and tasty way to start pickling at home and add a North African flavour to your food.