As I walked into Hive Coffee Company, the first thing that immediately struck me was how light and airy it…
KFC and #cleaneating: A match made in campaign heaven
KFC got everyone talking recently when they teased a video of a new clean eating burger. When you think of…
What are we going to be eating in 2017?
We are now nearly a week into the new year and Christmas and 2016 are becoming an distant memory. With…
Looking back: 5 of the best food PR campaigns of 2016
As the year draws to a close, let’s take a look at some of the food and drink PR campaigns…
Red’s True Barbecue: Handling a scandal
For me, one of the most memorable scandals to hit the food industry was when Red’s True Barbecue opened a…
Industry insider: What it’s like to work for a food PR company
I spoke to Kate Johns, director of London-based PR company Nudge PR who specialise in food public relations. Here, she…
A Christmas scandal: Terry’s Chocolate Orange and Toblerone
Every Christmas I get a Terry’s Chocolate Orange in my stocking. There’s nothing better than tucking into the spherical treat…
Is there anything wrong with doing PR for an alcohol company?
Ethics in public relations is seen by many as an oxymoron. Often, the profession is more associated with spin and…
Has social media changed the way we eat?
Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m one of those people. I go to a restaurant, order my food and when it…