Spring might be in full swing, but that doesn’t mean we’re ready to give up on warm, wholesome meals just yet. And if you’re after something light, nourishing and packed with natural flavour, this Creamy Lion’s Mane Mushroom Soup ticks every box. Made using dried Lion’s Mane mushrooms, this velvety soup brings a fresh seasonal twist to your spring lunches – delicate in flavour, rich in texture, and beautifully simple to make. Why You’ll Want to Try This Lion’s Mane mushrooms are known for their unique, almost crab-like texture when rehydrated and a gentle earthiness perfect for spring. This recipe…
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Sam Allcock
Sam Allcock is a seasoned business and lifestyle writer based in the UK, with over 15 years of experience as a digital entrepreneur. Passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry trends, Sam has built a reputation for delivering insightful content that informs and inspires. His expertise spans a wide range of topics, from emerging business strategies to personal development and consumer trends. As a thought leader in the digital space, Sam combines sharp analysis with engaging storytelling to keep readers ahead of the curve. Whether covering market shifts or lifestyle insights, his work reflects a deep understanding of modern business dynamics.
How Five Key Trends are Driving Growth: From Tech-Driven Innovation to Sustainability, Discover How the Industry is Evolving to Meet Modern Consumer Demands with a Projected CAGR of 4.1% to meet the needs of modern shoppers. The IGD Global Convenience Trends Report 2025 reveals significant changes ahead for the convenience retail sector. Sales are projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2029, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. This growth is fuelled by five key trends: Tech Evolution, Food Mission, Shifting Space, Targeted Value and Striving for Better Retailers need to adopt new convenience models, enhance store…
The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, Ga., today announced that after joining its team in January 2025 as a contractor, Helen Scroggs will now step into a full-time role as sales manager. With more than 20 years of experience as a leader in sales, meeting and event coordination – as well as a past small business owner – Scroggs brings a deep appreciation of the critical role tourism plays in supporting local communities. “Helen has a rare blend of hands-on experience, infectious enthusiasm and big-picture…
Now in its 16th year, the DIELINE Awards—one of the largest international competitions in packaging design—has officially unveiled its 2025 winners at Luxe Pack New York. Today, DIELINE announced the recipients of its 2025 DIELINE Awards, with 169 winners recognised across 41 categories and 15 overall top honours. The presentation ceremony took place live on stage at Luxe Pack New York. The DIELINE Awards continues to stand as one of the foremost global design competitions dedicated to consumer packaging. Sponsored by Designalytics and presented in partnership with Luxe Pack, the 2025 awards celebrated designers and creative agencies from around the…
New initiative reflects rising demand from American retirees seeking overseas lifestyles. In the wake of the recent U.S. Presidential election, there has been a noticeable increase in Americans—particularly retirees—expressing interest in relocating abroad. Responding to this growing appetite for overseas living and culturally enriching experiences among older adults, The Good Life Abroad (TGLA) has launched its latest long-stay programme in Rome, Italy. Designed for individuals aged 55 and above, the new offering allows participants to live in the Italian capital for one to three months, blending independent living with meaningful cultural engagement. Participants will be accommodated in stylishly furnished flats…
Baked by Steph Celebrates 6 Sweet Years with £1M Turnover in Sight East London’s most creative cookie brand is turning six—and it’s only getting sweeter. Founded by 36-year-old Steph Giordano from her home kitchen, Baked by Steph has grown into a £1 million business known for its playful, design-led treats and bold approach to modern gifting. With a 15-strong, all-female team behind her, Steph has transformed the way people gift—making it more fun, more personal, and undeniably more delicious. In 2019, armed with a rolling pin, a love of design, and a sweet tooth, Steph Giordano set out to make gifting more fun, and far…
Fitness travel has been revealed as the hottest holiday trend for 2025, as new research has found 76% of people engage in a fitness activity while on a holiday. Eager to provide people with fitness travel inspo, the experts at Live Football Tickets carried out a comprehensive index study to reveal the European fitness travel hotspots of 2025. Europe’s top 10 fitness travel hotspots RankCountryNumber of TrailsNumber of Wellness RetreatsNumber of GymsFitness Hotspot Score (/10)1France37,25111510,4759.41=Spain20,4704476,0689.43Germany34,9863013,1669.24Italy15,8182794,2579.15Switzerland9,239323,9748.66Portugal7,0292971,6688.37Netherlands7,244282,4458.08Sweden6,800232,0217.69Austria7,370111,4977.310Poland5,90237,2427.0 Please find the complete dataset of all 22 European countries analysed in this folder. For the ultimate fitness travel experience, travellers get to choose from two European destinations France and Spain, that both achieved an almost perfect…
With over 5 million monthly searches for “Eurovision 2025” in recent weeks, anticipation for the contest is reaching fever pitch. As Switzerland prepares to host the 69th edition in Basel this May, thousands are gearing up to support their national entries. Last year’s event captivated 163 million viewers worldwide, highlighting the global appeal of this musical spectacle. As fans prepare to support their favourite country, NordicBet, in collaboration with fashion expert Louisa Rogers, set out to discover whether luck might be on the side of certain colours, analysing two decades of Eurovision history to uncover whether specific outfit choices are linked to winning performances. Black and white are…
With only 36% of people with coeliac disease currently medically diagnosed in the UK, there are an estimated 500,0001 people experiencing unexplained and often debilitating symptoms. One of these people with undiagnosed coeliac disease, was Rebecca Adlington OBE and four-time Olympic medal-winning swimmer. For this year’s Coeliac Awareness Month (1-31 May), Coeliac UK is urging the public to ask, “Is it coeliac disease?” and take the charity’s free online self-assessment to find out. People can check if they are experiencing symptoms associated with coeliac disease and if they are recommended or should be considered for testing for the condition based on published clinical guidelines2.…
Why avoiding these five behaviours could be your fastest path to career advancement Key Points: In today’s competitive work environment, technical skills alone aren’t enough to excel professionally. Understanding and managing emotions—both your own and others’—has become increasingly valuable for workplace success and career advancement. “A lot of professionals focus extensively on developing technical capabilities but overlook the importance of emotional intelligence,” says business expert Monica Cabaniss, Co-owner of Falcon Digital Marketing, a company specialising in lead generation and digital advertising strategies for businesses of all sizes. Cabaniss has observed patterns among highly effective professionals throughout her career, working with…