NEWS
KENTISH OILS NOW AVAILABLE IN TESCO
Kentish Oils , producer of awardwinning farm-pressed rapeseed oils , has secured a regional listing with Tesco for its 500ml original rapeseed oil . The new listing sees the oil on shelves in 42 Tesco stores across Kent , Sussex and Surrey . Established in 2008 , the Kent-based company produces cold-pressed rapeseed oil using seed grown on the farm surrounding their unit near Manston , Kent . Demand for rapeseed oil has increased over recent years as interest in locally produced , high quality food and drink has grown . There are also a number of health benefits associated with rapeseed oil including being high in Omega 3 , low in saturated fats and a good source of Vitamin E . With a low smoke point , rapeseed oil is also very versatile and so can be used for roasting , frying , dressing , marinating and baking .
Laura Bounds , owner and managing director of Kentish Oils , said : “ We have seen a rapidly increasing demand for our oils and securing this new listing with Tesco means that our oils are now much more widely available . We are passionate about producing an oil which is 100 per cent traceable and as the first Kent producer to grow , press and bottle on farm , we are also able to ensure the quality of every single bottle from the field to the shelf .”
HEAD BREWER , RICHARD FROST , TO RETIRE AFTER 40 YEARS OF BEER
After 40 years in the brewing industry , Shepherd Neame ’ s head brewer , Richard Frost has retired . Richard joined Britain ’ s oldest brewer , based in Faversham , Kent , as master brewer and production general manager in 2012 .
He was personally approached for the role following a long and successful career that began as a trainee brewer with Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries in 1978 .
Richard , 60 , said : “ I studied biology at Nottingham University and went on brewery visits as part of the course ; something I found really interesting . I wanted to do something practical with my degree , so going into the brewing industry after my studies seemed the perfect choice .”
During his time with Shepherd Neame , Richard has overseen major expansion of the beer portfolio , including introducing the popular Whitstable Bay Collection , extending the Spitfire range to include Spitfire Gold and Spitfire Lager , and winning a Gold International Brewing Award for the cask variant of the new Bear Island East Coast Pale Ale .
He added : “ It is a really good time to be a brewer as the surge in microbreweries and craft brewers in recent years has prompted consumers to become more knowledgeable and interested in beer .”
NEW TRUSTS AND ESTATES PARTNER AT LAW FIRM , CRIPPS
Law firm , Cripps has announced the appointment of a specialist trust and estates partner to its private client team . Paul Fairbairn joins from global law firm , Withers , where he worked in the wealth planning team specialising in advising both domestic and international families on their succession and tax planning using wills , trusts and other structures . He also has extensive experience advising owners , custodians and managers of rural estates on tax and succession issues .
Myles McIntosh , head of the private client team at Cripps , said : “ We are delighted to welcome Paul to the team . We are already regarded as a leading firm for our private client workand Paul ’ s expertise with both domestic and international clients will further strengthen the service we can offer .”
The Cripps private client team was recently recognised nationally for its expertise in the Chambers and Partners 2018 guide with sources highlighting its ‘ very good reputation ’ and ‘ innovative approach ’.
Commenting on his appointment , Paul said : “ I am thrilled to be joining Cripps ’ highly regarded private client team . The firm has a strong reputation for its work in this field , not least demonstrated by its recent rankings in key independent legal directories . I am looking forward to working with the team to further develop its outstanding reputation .”
CANTERBURY FUDGE KITCHEN CELEBRATES ITS 30TH BIRTHDAY
It is 30 years since the Canterbury Fudge Kitchen opened its doors , importing an American concept of fresh , whipping cream fudge made to an authentic 1830s recipe and introducing the pioneering concept of ‘ retail theatre ’.
They have celebrated their milestone birthday with a full refit of the Sun St shop . The result is bright , light , and artisanal functional with clear , colour-coded signage , flavour and allergen information , and a layout designed for both efficiency and as a stage for the fabulously theatrical process that is traditional fudge making , which customers specifically visit to watch .
All of the quirky details that differentiate the brand have been retained . The shop still hand makes fudge in full view of the customer using traditional techniques involving copper cauldrons of bubbling fudge , which is poured onto marble then ‘ loafed and slabbed ’ using huge spatulas to turn the cooling fudge and achieve that Fudge Kitchenfamed creaminess .
Canterbury manager , Mikey Sperring said : “ Like the rest of the team I ’ m very excited and looking forward to cracking on in our new store . It looks fantastic and will certainly catch the eye . The new look complements our warm and welcoming customer service and I hope all of our wonderful fudge fans love it as much as we all do .”
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