Articles by Jo Foster

Legendary chef Gary Rhodes enjoyed an outstanding career that spanned four decades. He was still at the peak of his success at the time of his untimely death in November 2019, at the age of 59. He has left a legacy of wonderful recipes, many television shows and his global restaurant chain. With his spiked hairstyle and contemporary image, Rhodes was different from most chefs of the late 20t...

Lindt is one of the world's most famous and prestigious chocolate brands, with revenue of £3.14 billion today. Founded in 1879, in Switzerland's capital city, Bern, the brand was the result of entrepreneur Rodolphe Lindt's ambition to launch his own confectionery business. Back in the 19th century, chocolate was different from today's melt-in-the-mouth, smooth varieties. It came in hard bloc...

During the past 12 months, plastic has been a common topic in the news, highlighting the overwhelming pollution crisis it's causing for our planet. We've all seen the reports on the link between climate change and plastic pollution. Now, as 2020 begins, scientists are warning time is running out in the ongoing battle against climate change. According to the latest statistics, the human race ...

Recycling is an important part of modern life - not only at home but also in the business world. The New Year is a great time to make your workplace greener and there are many things you can do to run an eco-friendly office. So, make it a resolution to do all you can to protect the environment. The time has come for us all to keep the earth safe for future generations. Make employees aware o...

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, filled with goodwill and cheer! As we spend time with loved ones, eat festive foods, exchange gifts and relax in the golden glow of the tree lights to watch some traditional TV, this special time of year is filled with sparkle… but the aftermath can be less joyful! For most of us, having to pack away the Christmas decorations, leftover food and a multit...

People all over the world are still trying to reduce their use of single-use plastics because of the damage they cause the environment. With 12 million tonnes of plastic waste being dumped in the sea every year, it's vital that every individual does their best to help. UK supermarkets produce more than 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste every year, so consumers must help to stem the flow of pla...

Planning an event is a stressful experience and even the most seasoned organiser isn't infallible. When you have a lot of materials to organise, transport to the venue and store afterwards to reuse at a future event, it's challenging to keep everything in order. The most inefficient thing you can do is to dump everything in the basement without any proper system, as this makes it harder next...

Christmas is a great time for making handmade decorations and gifts. Helping children to produce Christmas craft items can be a wonderful way of enjoying a family activity together. Many schools also encourage pupils to make some beautiful festive decorations to take home and enjoy during the holiday. Most crafts are simple and don't require any special tools or skills, so it really is somet...

Carp fishing is the fastest-growing activity in the angling sector. If you're a beginner, it's worth taking advice from the experts so you have the best all-round experience, in terms of enjoyment and catching more fish. There are plenty of day ticket carp lakes, so anglers can have a change of scenery. Each lake welcomes anglers of all abilities and experience levels, although some are gear...

There have been a lot of changes in healthcare over the years - many of them as a result of the positive impact plastic has had on the medical industry. Plastic has played a large part in revolutionising the world of medicine, thanks to its versatility. Adapting over the years, to keep pace with the dynamic nature of the industry, plastic innovations have included disposable plastic syringes...