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Aldi supports Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme

Aldi, which is one of Britain’s fastest-growing supermarkets, is supporting the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to help provide an even better shopping experience for those with non-visible disabilities and create a more inclusive workplace for colleagues.

Colleagues at Aldi’s over 970 stores have undergone special training around hidden disabilities and the Sunflower symbol, so they can offer additional assistance to customers who may require it.

Shoppers with hidden disabilities, this can include autism, chronic pain, mental health conditions and mobility or speech impairments, can also use the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower store finder to locate their nearest Aldi store. 

Aldi colleagues across all other areas of the business have also completed the training, and have the option to wear a Sunflower badge to signal to others that they too may need extra support.

Richard Shuttleworth, Aldi's Diversity and Inclusion Director, said: “We're committed to ensuring Aldi is as accessible and inclusive as possible, both for shoppers and workers, which is why we're delighted to be able to further assist our customers and colleagues through our support of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.”

Paul White, who is CEO, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower said: “We're very pleased Aldi has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. Grocery shopping is a basic requirement but can be very challenging for a variety of reasons for people with non-visible disabilities. 

"With such a large number of stores in the UK it means millions of Aldi customers that choose to wear the Sunflower will feel confident that they will be offered help, understanding or just more time should they need it.”

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In the Welsh Wind partners with KWS to produce an amazing three grain vodka

And this special Three Grain Vodka is the first vodka product ever released by the In the Welsh Wind brand

And a truly eye-catching augmented reality label tells the 'seed to glass' story of the vodka.

Three Grain Vodka officially launches on November 18 at a RRP £40 (40% vol / 70cl) 

The collaboration between award-winning distillery In the Welsh Wind and KWS, one of the world's biggest seed suppliers, has produced an exceptional Three Grain Vodka.

The Three Grain Vodka, which will sit alongside In the Welsh Wind's other premium spirit drinks, will officially launch on November 18 in Cardiff, the Capital city of Wales, and opens another exciting chapter in the distillery's history as the brand expands and grows its range of spirit drinks. 

It's the first vodka produced by the Cardigan-based distillery for the In the Welsh Wind brand and the story of this spirit, from 'seed to glass,' will be told on every bottle thanks to its eye-catching augmented reality label. This is yet another first for distillery, with the label commissioned by KWS and developed by tech company Juice Immersive.

The Three Grain Vodka is a combination of barley and rye supplied by KWS, which was blended with a wheat-based spirit to create this latest addition to the In the Welsh Wind range.

The origins of this vodka began earlier in the year when KWS' Digital Innovation Team sought an authentic partner to produce a consumer end product from its seeds.

Close connections brought KWS and 'maverick' In the Welsh Wind together and the vodka was born. The story of the vodka using AR technology to share the journey, from the fields to the glass, was also established at the onset.

Available in 70cl bottles and priced at £40, Three Grain Vodka (40% vol) is available online from www.inthewelshwind.co.uk.

Ellen Wakelam, co-founder of In the Welsh Wind said: “It's been a great journey bringing together barley and rye grown from KWS seed with our wheat-based spirit to create our Three Grain Vodka. 

“The final product is smooth and very rich. As a varietal vodka, the flavours of the barley and grain are present, and that's just as we wanted them to be. There's a distinctive rye finish, alongside the with flavours of vanilla and cold ice cream on a warm crepe. It's as good to sip neat as it is mixed into a cocktail or served long with a high quality tonic.”

She went on to say: “Bringing the story to life via our very first AR label is also incredible. We're excited to have the opportunity to tell the story of the grain, from seed developed by KWS and nurtured by farmers, to a finished vodka. We believe that the label, which is artistically stunning, complements our other In the Welsh Wind products.”

Meredith Mendola, Operations Lead for KWS' Digital Innovation Team, said: “We couldn't pass up the opportunity to partner with an authentic bespoke spirits brand and a talented extended reality agency to show how our high-quality seeds become the products you enjoy.”

For the latest news and updates from In The Welsh Wind follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Tesco urges shoppers to ‘take stock before they shop'

In the run-up to Christmas Tesco is urging its shoppers to 'take stock before the shop’ as a new survey reveals that a staggering 9 out of 10 shoppers don’t always know what’s in their kitchen.

It points out that "failing to plan sees food wasted as UK shoppers forget to check their cupboards, fridges and freezers before stocking up."

At a time when household budgets are squeezed, making the most of food is essential. But a new study from Tesco reveals nine in 10 (92%) shoppers don’t always know what they already have in their kitchens before heading to the supermarket.

Despite 65% of shoppers acknowledging a store cupboard stock take would help them reduce food waste, the majority (80%) don’t always do follow through with that and instead hit the aisles or order in a takeaway without checking what they already have. 

This leads to increased spending, duplicated purchases, incomplete meals and ultimately, food ending up in the bin as ingredients are overlooked and left to spoil. The research found:

• 68% of people have purchased food without realising they already have the same item waiting at home

• 62% of UK adults have missed items from their food shop because they mistakenly believed they already had the item

• As a consequence, 53% have had to change meal plans

The research, commissioned by Tesco via YouGov, shows three quarters (73%) of UK households have thrown away forgotten items lurking in cupboards, fridges and freezers that they never got around to eating. The amount of edible food an average UK household wastes each year equates to approximately £800.

Much of the food going to waste is produce that is often stored out of sight in kitchens, including:

• Baked goods like loaves and rolls are thrown out by 60% of households that admit to having ever thrown out unused store cupboard items

• 27% of such households bin jars of condiments like ketchup and mustard

• Even tinned produce, despite typically long use-by dates, is going to waste, with 13% of offending households throwing away cans of beans or tuna fish

As the cost of living increases and many households are looking for ways to be smarter with their budgets and their food, Tesco is encouraging shoppers to make a shopping list and take stock before they shop, order in a takeaway or even go out for dinner.

Tesco is encouraging the nation to implement a Use Up Day where, once a week, people cook a meal using up food already in their kitchen, without needing to go out to buy more. By adopting this simple food hack, the average family could reduce the amount of food thrown away at home by a third, equalling a potential financial saving of £260 per year.

This weekly kitchen clear out helps shoppers to take stock to see what food they already have, making it easier to write a list of what is needed before going out to by more food.

Tony McElroy, Tesco Head of Campaigns said: “At Tesco, we want our customers to be able to get more out of their food shop whilst keeping delicious meals on the table. That’s why we’re encouraging shoppers to implement a weekly Use Up Day, take stock of what they have in their kitchens and make a shopping list before venturing out to the shops. A little planning can help us spend less and reduce food waste, helping both our pockets and the planet.”

To provide inspiration, Tesco's chefs have compiled their top five budget and waste-friendly recipes to help everyone make the most of the most forgotten about items, all costing less than £1.50 per serving.

Tasty recipes from Chefs at Tesco to inspire Use Up Day:

• Chilli bean soup with cheesy garlic bread. Perfect for using up bread, tinned beans, onions and chopped tomatoes.

• Crispy chicken Caesar wraps. Perfect for using up potatoes, lettuce, wraps, and any chicken.

• Tomato and pesto spaghetti. Perfect for using up tomatoes, pasta, pesto and lemons.

• Slow-cooker sausage and butter bean casserole. Perfect for using up any sausages, peppers, pitta breads and cheese.

• Banoffee pie. Perfect for using up bananas, milk and biscuits.

Why not visit the Tesco food waste hub for more recipes and resources: https://realfood.tesco.com/reduce-food-waste.html.

Incidentally, we at That's Food and Drink are enjoying a very delicious bread and butter pudding made with stale bread this evening.

(Image courtesy of  RitaE and Pixabay)

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Fresh from the Press! Luscombe's Organic English Apple Juice

At this time of year, there's a veritable buzz in the air at the Devon farm of premium soft drinks producer Luscombe. 

The apple press is whirring away and the sweet aroma of fresh apple juice fills the air, the apple harvest is well underway! Apples have been growing in the orchards of Luscombe since the 12th century. 

A long, hot, dry summer followed by September downpours resulted in a later harvest than normal, but a bumper crop of succulent apples, producing Luscombe's delightfully sweet Organic English Apple Juice (12x27cl bottles, £22.40 from luscombe.co.uk).

Apples require plenty of moisture to grow and the late summer rain was very welcome and just in the nick of time! The apples have since swelled, bringing out their best taste, an exceptional, sweet juice. It is this special taste that Luscombe apples are grown for, with carefully timed picking, and a trusted community of growers help to craft a delicious blend of varieties. 

Key to the recipe are the heritage apples which date back many generations, with Devon Crimson, Pig's Snout and Slack-ma-Girdle some of the best named among them!

With an impressive depth, Luscombe Organic English Apple Juice is a heavenly match for traditional roast pork and crackling and is magnificent served chilled with cold ham and chicken, grilled sweet fish, green leafy salads and goats' cheese. (It sounds to us at That's Food and Drink that this apple juice should be bought in for Christmas.)

Luscombe is justifiably proud to be the first drinks brand to have gained organic accreditation from the Soil Association and like all Luscombe drinks, it's important to know that Organic English Apple Juice contains no artificial additives, sweeteners or concentrates.

Producing beautifully crafted drinks on a farm in Devon since 1975, Luscombe gather nature's best ingredients and, with very little and careful intervention, turn them into their superb range of organic fruit juices, crushes, bubblies, tonic waters and mixers, plus a traditional organic Devon cider.

Founder and owner, Gabriel David, has become renowned for his pursuit of perfection and no compromise approach to creating the elegant and multi-award-winning range of drinks.

It's Luscombe's attention to detail along with the expertise and passion of their growers, which ensures only the very best quality ingredients go into their drinks.

For further information on Luscombe Drinks visit www.luscombe.co.uk, follow luscombedrinks on Instagram or 'Like' luscombedrinks on Facebook.

Tropical Sun Launch Ready-to-Eat Jackfruit Range Exclusively in Asda

Famous for its meat-like texture, young green jackfruit has been hailed as a “vegan sensation”. 

Whether preparing fresh or tinned jackfruit, the process can be long and manually intensive, making it impractical for those who are short of time or not inclined towards cooking from scratch. Or who live in a home which don't have a particularly good kitchen?

But fear not, faster food fans, for the UK’s top World Food brand, Tropical Sun, has partnered with Asda to offer its vegetarian and vegan customers two ready-to-eat jackfruit products that will delight anyone looking for a plant-based ‘pulled meat’ experience.

Tropical Sun’s BBQ and Tex Mex Pulled Jackfruit hit the shelves of the Asda World Food aisles on the 26th November, just in time for ‘Veganuary’.

The 400g tins will retail at £2.49 (check for current pricing) and are the perfect base for a quick and simple plant-based meal. Stuff the BBQ jackfruit into a lightly toasted brioche bun, top with salad and serve chunky chips for the ultimate ‘pulled pork’ experience. Load a tortilla wrap with the Tex Mex jackfruit, rice, black beans and guacamole for a burrito that goes beyond!

Says Vas Sideras, Tropical Sun’s Supermarket Lead said of the jackfruit products: “We’ve seen a soaring demand for plant-based foods in recent years and these ready-to-eat products build off the success of our Jackfruit in Brine and Jackfruit in Water products which are amongst the most popular foods in our entire range.”

Tropical Sun has been importing fantastic World Foods including spices, oils drinks and snacks from all over the world since 1996.