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Alan becomes an honorary Kentucky Colonel - 03/08/09

During Alan`s  visit to three US states in June , Alan recieved a suprise in the form of an Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels , the highest honour awarded by Kentucky. The certificate signed by the Governer and the secretary of State is in recognition to services and accomplishments on behalf of others. Other Kentucky Colonels include outstanding men and women from around the world and include the likes of Winston Churchill,Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali,and Whoopi Goldberg to name but a few. needless to say Colonel Coxon is delighted by the award !

Historic Food range goes Global - 11/06/09

After 10 years of work on the historic food range Alan is now exporting the range around the globe , foodies around the world are now able to enjoy the unique flavours that have been created offering A taste of the past for kitchens of the future !  Countries currently enjoying the range include, France, Spain, Scandinavia,USA, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa and the UK

Online Shopping - 20/05/09

The chance to obtain gift hampers large and small, containing the unique award winning Historic Vinaigres, Pickles and Chutneys, ensuring both a unique and quality gift for true foodies. The range is making a name for itself around the globe and now is a perfect opportunity to buy at the best price, direct online. Happy Shopping!!

Approval for Pickles and Chutneys - 15/05/09

Alan’s newly launched range of Historic Pickles and Chutneys have been approved by Food Lovers Britain and Heart of England Fine Foods. All the ingredients and products used in the range have been grown and produced in Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire, many using heritage seed for a truly original product with provenance. With 10 products within the Historic Food range Alan is truly offering a unique “Taste of the past for kitchens of the future!”. Delia Smith online :Alan`s Historic Food range has just come under the spotlight from Delia online, where particular mention was given to Alan’s wonderful crisp and flavoursome Luxury Golden Baby Beetroots and his Luxury Marinated Onions, both made with the award winning Roman Vinaigre. The Ale-Gar also was noted as a wonderful alternative to a Balsamic vinegar.

Alan`s Award Nomination - 15/05/09

Alan is delighted to be a nominated shortlist finalist in this year`s most prestigious awards in the chef's annual calendar . In June the Craft Guild of Chefs will announce the winner for the “Development Chef of the Year” in front of an audience of over 600 culinary peers . Sophie Countess of Wessex will be awarding the prizes at the Awards Gala dinner ,the equivalent of the Oscars.

Alan`s Roman Golden Beetroot - 15/05/09

Alan`s Luxury Golden Baby Beetroot has been shortlisted and is a finalist for a HEFF Diamond award , this product was also recently picked out by Delia Smith online as being a particularly good product with wonderful flavour.

Channel 4 Interview - 08/05/09

Channel 4’s Charlie Cottrell speaks to Alan about the inspiration behind his Historic Food range. To read the article click here.

Alan Coxon’s Historic Food Range Has Scooped Another Huge Win - 06/02/09

Alan Coxon’s Historic Food range has again wowed judges winning the Midlands Innovation of the Year category for his Historic Food Range, following on from his success at the Excellence in Food and Drink Awards. The 2009 Midlands Business Awards organiser Harj Sandher said this year’s competition had a large number of high quality entrants, so Alan was obviously delighted to have won. Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham Kt, who was awarded the Lifetime achievement award, said the products “were outstanding, innovative and highly recommended”.

World Trade Fair, Paris - 26/09/08

October sees the launch of my Historic Vinaigre range of Ancient Greek, Roman and Ale-Gar vinegars at the World Trade Fair in Paris. In addition to the three key products I am launching a selection of Historic Pickles.

Supporting Fair Trade - 26/09/08

I am delighted to be supporting the Divine Chocolate and Fair Trade in the build up to this year's National Chocolate Week. I'm giving radio interviews across the country on the 13 th October to encourage more people to use Fair Trade chocolate and support the chocolate bean farmers and their families. I have developed a recipe for a Chocolate and Raspberry Cake to support the week; I'm sure this delicious cake will be a real treat. My recipe for you to try can be found in my recipe pages - look for Divine Chocolate Birthday Cake with Raspberry Ganache.