Food and Drink News & Updates
Aston University and Midlands-based company PFE Medical are teaming up to create biodegradable gloves made from food waste for use in the NHS.
A dietician from Birmingham City University (BCU) has warned that banning TV adverts for junk food will not be enough to address childhood obesity.
- 12th December 2025
SushiDog – the build-your-own sushi concept - is set opens at the Bullring in Birmingham on Saturday 31 January.
Walsall has unveiled a five-year plan driven by an ambitious vision to create a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system across the borough.
- 29th November 2025
More than 100 representatives from schools, early years settings and community groups attended a celebration event recognising their efforts to promote healthy and sustainable food practices across Walsall.
- 29th October 2025
Bullring Birmingham has announced that SushiDog will be rolling into Birmingham in January 2026, bringing its famous customisable grab-and-go sushi to the Midlands for the first time.
- 27th October 2025
Walsall Council has provided £17,000 in financial support, made available through Central Government’s Household Support Fund, to help a local community meal project that provides free, nutritious dinners
Walsall residents still have time to share their views on proposals for new weekly food waste collections.
- 14th October 2025
Flexeserve, leaders in hot food-to-go products and services, have added to their impressive accolades ahead of October’s HostMilano event – with a SMART Label Award.
A neglected and uninviting pedestrian subway in Birmingham city-centre has been transformed into a vibrant, welcoming throughfare