Saint George's Day has somehow lost its lustre in recent years. Tom Rowlands looks to bring back this day of national pride, one pie at a time.

We're halfway through this year's Fairtrade Fortnight, but there are plenty of opportunities to show your support for this amazing organisation all throughout the year. Have a look at some of the products on offer from 3663 and do your bit for farmers across the globe.

February 18th - 24th is National Chip Week. With so many different types to choose from, how can we possibly pick a favourite?

Australia Day is just around the corner and with a glass of shiraz in one hand and a surf 'n' turf in the other, Anita Ghosh wants to celebrate with our friends down under!

It's not long now until Christmas, have you got everything you need? Here in the UK, Christmas crackers have long been a staple part of the festivities with an enormous selection to choose from, ranging from the cheerfully simple to the somewhat unnecessarily extravagant! We've got a great range of crackers available, which will you choose?

The festive period is well and truly upon us and the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas are in the air. Freshly baked treats and home-cooked meals are the order of the day, but who has the time these days for all that prep work? Marketing Executive Jennifer King urges you to keep cooking from scratch, and has a few time-saving suggestions that may just come in handy this Christmas!

With all of the roast birds, joints of meat, and pigs in their blankets, the Christmas feast is a meat-lovers dream. But what about the vegetarians, should they be left to choose between a nut loaf or a tasteless and boring bowl of pasta? Sharna Clayton fights the good fight for the veggies and argues that there's a whole lot more on offer out there, you just need to try a bit harder.

On-the-go lifestyles are making it more and more difficult for us to stop and enjoy a meal, a snack or even a drink, and the it's even worse during the Christmas season. Esther Owers looks at ways businesses can offer exciting grab-and-go treats to fit in with everyones' hectic festive schedules.

With each passing week the festive period draws closer and closer and it makes perfect sense to start organising your Christmas offering sooner rather than later. Catherine Hinchcliff suggests some ways that you can inject an early bit of festive cheer and get your customers thinking about turkeys and tinsel!

Food waste is an enormous problem in the UK and around the world. Our own Nick Phipps has some tips and tricks for you that can save you plenty, even whilst enhancing your menu and doing your bit for the enviroment.

With the Christmas season only a few short months away, Sophie Johnson examines the merits of planning ahead and explains how the proper preparation can make or break a business during the festive period.

As the Great British Summer continues, Sophie Johnson wonders why we are always looking abroad for our food, when we have some of the best in the world right beneath our noses.

In a surprisingly sweet history lesson, Claire Timms says a very special 'thank you' to the Greeks for creating everybody's favourite dairy-based dessert.

With £1 out of every £100 spent on food in the UK going to the chippy, Clare O'Hara examines our fascination with the tasty taters, discovering that a British institution is not quite as British as we might think.

Having successfully completed The Gluten-Free Challenge, Emma Armstrong shares the highs and lows of going a week without wheat, raising awareness for Coeliac's Disease and the difficulties it can present to sufferers.

As Coeliac Awareness Week draws to a close, Sharna Clayton reflects upon her gluten-free seven days and the challenges she faced along the way.

With Coeliac Awareness Week upon us, May 14-20th, Emma Armstrong sets herself the task of going gluten-free for a full seven days, blogging her experiences to highlight the difficulties Coeliacs face every day.

Nick Phipps gives us all reason to celebrate with his preview of the Diamond Jubilee festivities.

It’s time to track down your Safari points and make sure you’ve used them before you lose them - find out from Gavin Hands just what you can get with them.

Angela May follows up our recent launch of our health and wellbeing guide with some more top tips for broadening your menu choice.

Pies are one of the most versatile and widely loved dishes you can offer. So with British Pie Week coming up between 5th - 11th March, Nick Phipps indulges in these tasty treats.

Rashma Bhardwaj tells us all about why the chilli pepper is one of the most interesting ingredients out there, with surprising health benefits too.

Nick Phipps pays tribute to the great British potato with National Chip Week coming up from 20 – 27^th February.

Charlotte May dicusses what the hot trends will be in the eating out market in the coming months and how your business can adapt to them.

Holly Bennett takes a look at how to reduce the amount of salt in your dishes.

Our in-house nutritionist Helen Farnsworth discusses how food businesses can help customers to make informed and healthy choices by displaying calorie amounts on your menus.

Alex Wilson contemplates the other desserts that can be served around Christmas time. As although our appetites get bigger at this time of year a lighter dessert can seem a more manageable option than a heavy slice of Chistmas pud.

Anita Ghosh discusses how important knowing where their food comes from, has become in the consumers mind.

Gavin Hands, manager of our Safari reward scheme for customers, discusses how you can use up the points you have earned by claiming brilliant gift ideas and prizes from the huge array of rewards on offer. 

Hayley Manser takes some time to consider the alternatives to serving the tradional turkey and trimmings this Christmas.

Sue Jacquerod from the Advice Centre gives us an update on the upcoming changes regarding gluten-free claims.

Lizzie Gregory talks about why she finds the change from autumn to winter one of the most exciting times of the year for food.

Autmun time brings a lull in the year when we are missing the summer but trying put off thinking about Christmas. However, Halloween and Bonfire Night are two great excuses to put on an event that will get everybody excited.

3663 Marketing Manager Nick Phipps declares his love for British produce.

How the world's first frozen pop-up restaurant helped warm people's perceptions of frozen food.

Hayley Manser gives her views on how summer dining should be done.

It may not be the festive season yet, but now just might be the time to start your Christmas planning.

Save money without compromising on quality.

3663 Marketing Executive Sophie Johnson blogs about her favourite forgotten British gems.

The social network revolution hits 3663.

How do customers really feel about loud music when they’re eating?

How you can benefit from the popularity of mobile technology.

How to capitalise on the growing demand for a quality morning meal.

The latest US trend that could see the UK following suit.

We look at how tweaking your menu can save you money and help bring in more revenue.