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The 10 best food festivals The Independent's top ten round up of the best food and drink festivals of the summer. Read more from The Independent   MasterChef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace fly into Heathrow to improve dining experience John Torode and Gregg Wallace of MasterChef fame have been drafted in by the head of food and beverage at Heathrow to help improve the dining experience for passengers passing through the airport. Read more from Big Hospitality   Government announcement could result in more pop-up restaurants New relaxed planning regulations could lead to the proliferation of pop-up restaurants on the high street. Read more from Caterer and Hotelkeeper
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Editor 10th May 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press